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Sensor system for monitoring data center equipment

US9310784B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2012
Grant dateApr 12, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 19, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2012/4026
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus are provided for monitoring the thermal state of a data center. According to the method and apparatus, thermal sensors are placed at various locations in a data center and readings from those sensors are collected. Once collected, the readings are used in controlling the operation of the data center.

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