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Automated load shedding of powered devices in a computer complex in the event of utility interruption

US7451336B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 16, 2003
Grant dateNov 11, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F11/3058
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a method, apparatus and computer-readable program for providing management of a computing complex during a utility interruption. More specifically, the present invention provides an automated method, apparatus and computer-readable program to manage the selected power down of devices within an information technology computing complex when the loss of conventional utility service occurs. This invention selectively shuts down systems/devices within the computing complex based on the criticality of the systems/devices and the current state of environment parameters (e.g., battery reserve level, temperature, time, etc.) monitored within the computing complex.

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