Automated power control for reducing power usage in communications networks
US9696781B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 28, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, a method includes monitoring power usage parameters in a data center at a controller and automatically modifying components within the data center to reduce power usage based on the power usage parameters. The power usage parameters include routing distances between the components within the data center. An apparatus and logic are also disclosed herein.
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