System and method for cabling computer equipment for a desired installation
US7337227B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 10, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/18
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method are disclosed for performing the installation of cabling in a computing system. In one embodiment, one or more configuration utilities are employed which guide an installer through the appropriate sequence of cable connections for a given computing system. By illuminating various LEDs present on the assorted computing components, an installer is provided with an indication of which component and which port should be connected first, second and so on such that an installation results in a robust computing system.
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