Method and an apparatus for managing power consumption of a server
US7418608B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 17, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and an apparatus for managing power consumption of a server have been disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes allowing a user to set a power management policy on a server, monitoring power consumption of a plurality of blades in the server, and automatically managing power consumption of the server in response to the power consumption of the plurality of blades based on the power management policy set by the user. Other embodiments have been claimed and described.
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