System and method for activating at least one of a plurality of fans when connection of a computer module is detected
US8832473B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 24, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/20836
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A cloud server system may include a power module, a plurality of first connectors, at least one computer module including a second connector detachably electrically plugged into one of the each first connectors for receiving operational power, and a detection circuit configured to detect whether the first connector is electrically plugged into the second connector or not electrically plugged into the second connector to obtain the connection status. The cloud server system may further include a control module configured to act as a docking station interfacing with the internet for the at least one computer module so that the at least one computer module is hot swappable, and a plurality of fans. The control module may be configured to activate/deactivate and/or alter rotational speed of at least one of the plurality of fans according to the connection status.
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