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Method and apparatus for managing assets within a datacenter

  • US 7,765,286 B2
  • Filed: 04/06/2004
  • Issued: 07/27/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/19/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system comprising an asset optimization system that includes:

  • a data storage arranged to store data including server data relating to a plurality of servers, and datacenter data that includes a list of cabinets within a datacenter into which each of the servers is physically locatable;

    a hardware processor arranged to process data and generate an output, the processor being configured to;

    compare at least one server parameter associated with one of the servers and at least one cabinet of the datacenter; and

    determine a physical location for each of the servers within the cabinets of the datacenter according to the comparison, the determined physical location being chosen to optimize performance and management of the server and/or the servers within the datacenter; and

    a display arranged to display the output, the display being arranged to display the determined physical location to a user of the system.

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