Data center equipment cabinet information center and updateable asset tracking system
US8917513B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 13, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2212/163
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A cabinet frame enclosure is provided having a first side wall, a second side wall, a first opening and a second opening each in combination defining an interior space for accommodating a plurality of equipment, the equipment being removable through the first opening. A plurality of functional modules are provided such as: an asset tracking module for detecting the presence or absence of the equipment from the interior space of the cabinet frame enclosure, the asset tracking module disposed in the first side wall adjacent the first opening; an access control module for providing electronic locking and access control to the interior space of the cabinet frame enclosure; an environmental management module for monitoring and controlling environmental conditions within the interior space of the cabinet frame enclosure; a power management module for monitoring and controlling power distribution to equipment located in the interior space of the cabinet frame enclosure, the power management module disposed in one of the first side wall or second side wall and adjacent the second opening; and a cabinet control module (CCM) for providing consolidated connectivity to the plurality of functio…
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