Cable having an illuminating tracer element mounted thereon
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1. A cable tracer apparatus comprising:
- a plurality of component racks;
a plurality of components on each rack;
a plurality of cables interconnecting the components;
each cable having a first terminal end and a second terminal end;
a continuous means for emitting an elongated strip of uninterrupted light extending on the cable between the first and second terminal ends;
activator means coupled to provide power to illuminate the uninterrupted light strip; and
connector lock release tabs provided at the terminal ends of the cable, whereby the light emitting member is activated by manipulation of the tabs.
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Abstract
A plurality of cables interconnect a plurality of components. Each cable has a first terminal end and a second terminal end. A respective light emitting member extends on each cable between the first and second terminal ends. The light emitting member on a respective cable is illuminated in response to manipulation of the light emitting member. The cable is then traceable from end to end.
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1. A cable tracer apparatus comprising:
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a plurality of component racks; a plurality of components on each rack; a plurality of cables interconnecting the components; each cable having a first terminal end and a second terminal end; a continuous means for emitting an elongated strip of uninterrupted light extending on the cable between the first and second terminal ends; activator means coupled to provide power to illuminate the uninterrupted light strip; and connector lock release tabs provided at the terminal ends of the cable, whereby the light emitting member is activated by manipulation of the tabs. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. An information handling system comprising:
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a plurality of racks; a component on each rack; a plurality of cables interconnecting the components; a microprocessor mounted in one of the components; a storage device coupled to the microprocessor; each cable having a first terminal end and a second terminal end; a continuous means for emitting an elongated strip of uninterrupted light extending on each cable between the first and second terminal ends; activator means coupled to provide power to illuminate the uninterrupted light strip; and connector lock release tabs provided at the terminal ends of the cable, whereby the light emitting member is activated by manipulation of the tabs. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6)
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7. A method of providing a traceable cable comprising:
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mounting a plurality of components on a plurality of racks; extending cables between the components; extending a continuous means for emitting an elongated strip of uninterrupted light on the cable between the first and second components; coupling an activator means to provide power to illuminate the uninterrupted light strip; and providing connector lock release tabs at terminal ends of the cable, whereby the light emitting member is activated by manipulation of the tabs. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9)
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10. An information handling system comprising:
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a plurality of racks; a plurality of components on the racks; a plurality of cables interconnecting the components; a sleeve incorporating the cables into a cable bundle; a continuous means for emitting an elongated strip of uninterrupted light extending on the sleeve between the first and second components; activator means coupled to provide power to illuminate the uninterrupted light strip; and connector lock release tabs provided at terminal ends of the bundle, whereby the light emitting member is activated by manipulation of the tabs. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12)
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13. A cable tracer apparatus comprising:
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a plurality of component racks; a plurality of components on each rack; a plurality of cables interconnecting the components; each cable having a first terminal end and a second terminal end; an elongated uninterrupted light emitting member extending between the first and second terminal ends; activator means coupled to provide power to illuminate the elongated uninterrupted light; and connector lock release tabs provided at the terminal ends of the cable, whereby the light emitting member is activated by manipulation of the tabs. - View Dependent Claims (14)
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