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Method for calculating power for data storage systems

US8166315B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 23, 2007
Grant dateApr 24, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/26
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for calculating power for a data storage system. The method includes: measuring power requirement for each one of a plurality of components for use in one of a plurality of possible system configurations; storing the measured power requirement in a table; entering into the table a specified one of the possible system configurations to obtain the power requirement for such one of the specified system configurations; calculating from the table the total power expected for the specified system configuration; presenting the calculated power to a user; determining whether the calculated power is acceptable or unacceptable to the user; and if determined to be unacceptable, entering into the table a new system configuration.

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