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Low power archival data storage enclosure

US9448614B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 13, 2014
Grant dateSep 20, 2016
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D30/50
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of controlling power within a multiple-data-storage-devices enclosure is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the method comprises receiving a network connection and power from a data connection port to which a network cable is removably coupled; identifying one or more target data storage devices within the multiple-data-storage-devices enclosure to activate, wherein the one or more target data storage devices are a subset of all data storage devices within the multiple-data-storage-devices enclosure; powering off at least one of the data storage devices that draws power from the data connection port to make available additional power to supply from the data connection port; and powering the target data storage devices with the power received through the data connection port to activate the target data storage devices after all other data storage devices are powered off.

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