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Load control in a data center

US8700929B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 6, 2008
Grant dateApr 15, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D10/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of controlling power usage in a data center includes monitoring a power usage of a plurality of computers in the data center, generating a signal indicating that the power usage is within a threshold of a maximum power capacity, and in response to the signal, adjusting performance of at least one computer in the plurality of computers.

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