Automated analysis of datacenter layout using temperature sensor positions
US7933739B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 13, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01K1/026
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems, methods, and software for analyzing the layout of computer equipment racks in a datacenter. One embodiment involves obtaining the position relative to the computer room of each of a plurality of temperature sensors distributed among a plurality of computer components mounted between opposing intake and exhaust ends of each computer equipment rack. The layout of the computer equipment racks is automatically determined from the positions of the temperature sensors, and a representation of the layout of the computer equipment racks is electronically stored or displayed. The actual layout is compared to target layout parameters to score the layout.
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