Apparatus and method for real-time power distribution management
US7436950B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 2, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J9/06
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
One embodiment disclosed relates to an apparatus for supplying redundant power to a plurality of computer systems. The apparatus includes at least one bus bar, a plurality of power supplies each supplying power at a same voltage level, a plurality of power switches, and a power supply management controller. Power inputs of the computer systems are connected to the at least one bus bar. The power supplies are selectively connected to the at least one bus bar using the power switches. The power supply management controller controls the power switches such that the power is supplied redundantly to the computer systems.
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