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Apparatus, method and program product for automatically distributing power to modules within a server

US7137014B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 27, 2002
Grant dateNov 14, 2006
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/26
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In a chassis based server a programmed processor determines the fabric type that allows the maximum numbers of processor modules and switches to be powered on. The processor then allows power to be applied to processor modules and switches whose fabric type is the same as the determined fabric type.

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