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Cooling system control with clustered management services

  • US 7,287,708 B2
  • Filed: 11/12/2004
  • Issued: 10/30/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/12/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A data processing unit comprising:

  • a first active cooling device configured to respond to a first control signal;

    a second active cooling device configured to respond to a second control signal;

    a first control function selectively capable of providing the first control signal and the second control signal;

    a second control function selectively capable of providing the first control signal and the second control signal;

    wherein the first and second control functions are in communication with each other;

    means for determining which of the first and second control functions will provide the first control signal at a specific time;

    means for determining which of the first and second control functions will provide the second control signal at a specific time; and

    means for preventing the first and second control functions from providing one of the first and second control signals simultaneously.

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