Systems and methods for computer equipment management
First Claim
1. A computer-implemented method of managing computer equipment, the method comprising:
- receiving with a server data indicating power dissipated by computer equipment in a portion of the server room, wherein the server comprises at least one processor and an operatively associated memory comprising computer-readable instructions to be executed by the at least one processor, wherein the computer equipment is positioned in a plurality of cabinets arranged in rows defining alternating cold and hot aisles therebetween, wherein airflow through the portion of the server room circulates from floor portions of the cold aisles, through the cabinets to warm air returns positioned near ceiling portions of the hot air aisles;
receiving with the server data indicating an actual airflow through the portion of the server room;
calculating with the server a target airflow in the portion of the server room considering the power dissipated by computer equipment in the portion of the server room and an expected difference in temperature between at least one hot aisle and at least one cold aisle in the portion of the server room;
calculating with the server a recommended action for reaching the target airflow, wherein the recommended action comprises at least one action selected from the group consisting of;
changing a static pressure generated by at least one cooling unit servicing the portion of the server room;
changing a number of perforated tiles present in the portion of the server room; and
changing the type of one or more perforated tiles present in the portion of the server room; and
using the server to display the recommended action.
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Abstract
Methods of managing computer equipment: the methods may comprise receiving data indicating a power dissipated by computer equipment in a portion of the server room and receiving data indicating an actual airflow through the portion of the server room. The methods may also comprise calculating a target airflow in the portion of the server room considering the power dissipated by computer equipment in the portion of the server room and an expected difference in temperature between at least one hot aisle and at least one cold aisle in the portion of the server room, and calculating a recommended action for reaching the target airflow. The recommended action may be selected from the group consisting of: changing a static pressure generated by at least one cooling unit servicing the portion of the server room; changing a number of perforated tiles present in the portion of the server room; and changing the type of one or more perforated tiles present in the portion of the server room. The methods may also comprise displaying the recommended action and/or implementing the recommended action.
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Citations
27 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented method of managing computer equipment, the method comprising:
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receiving with a server data indicating power dissipated by computer equipment in a portion of the server room, wherein the server comprises at least one processor and an operatively associated memory comprising computer-readable instructions to be executed by the at least one processor, wherein the computer equipment is positioned in a plurality of cabinets arranged in rows defining alternating cold and hot aisles therebetween, wherein airflow through the portion of the server room circulates from floor portions of the cold aisles, through the cabinets to warm air returns positioned near ceiling portions of the hot air aisles; receiving with the server data indicating an actual airflow through the portion of the server room; calculating with the server a target airflow in the portion of the server room considering the power dissipated by computer equipment in the portion of the server room and an expected difference in temperature between at least one hot aisle and at least one cold aisle in the portion of the server room; calculating with the server a recommended action for reaching the target airflow, wherein the recommended action comprises at least one action selected from the group consisting of;
changing a static pressure generated by at least one cooling unit servicing the portion of the server room;
changing a number of perforated tiles present in the portion of the server room; and
changing the type of one or more perforated tiles present in the portion of the server room; andusing the server to display the recommended action. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A system for managing computer equipment, the system comprising a server comprising at least one processor and operatively associated memory having instructions thereon that when implemented by the at least one processor cause the server to:
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receive data indicating a power dissipated by computer equipment in a portion of the server room, wherein the computer equipment is positioned in a plurality of cabinets arranged in rows defining alternating cold and hot aisles therebetween, wherein airflow through the portion of the server room circulates from floor portions of the cold aisles, through the cabinets to warm air returns positioned near ceiling portions of the hot air aisles; receive data indicating an actual airflow through the portion of the server room; calculate a target airflow in the portion of the server room considering the power dissipated by computer equipment in the portion of the server room and an expected difference in temperature between at least one hot aisle and at least one cold aisle in the portion of the server room; calculate a recommended action for reaching the target airflow, wherein the recommended action comprises at least one action selected from the group consisting of;
changing a static pressure generated by at least one cooling unit servicing the portion of the server room;
changing a number of perforated tiles present in the portion of the server room; and
changing the type of one or more perforated tiles present in the portion of the server room; anddisplay the recommended action. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10)
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11. A non-transitory computer-readable medium having instructions thereon that when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to:
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receive data indicating a power dissipated by computer equipment in a portion of the server room, wherein the computer equipment is positioned in a plurality of cabinets arranged in rows defining alternating cold and hot aisles therebetween, wherein airflow through the portion of the server room circulates from floor portions of the cold aisles, through the cabinets to warm air returns positioned near ceiling portions of the hot air aisles; receive data indicating an actual airflow through the portion of the server room; calculate a target airflow in the portion of the server room considering the power dissipated by computer equipment in the portion of the server room and an expected difference in temperature between at least one hot aisle and at least one cold aisle in the portion of the server room; calculate a recommended action for reaching the target airflow, wherein the recommended action comprises at least one action selected from the group consisting of;
changing a static pressure generated by at least one cooling unit servicing the portion of the server room;
changing a number of perforated tiles present in the portion of the server room; and
changing the type of one or more perforated tiles present in the portion of the server room; anddisplay the recommended action.
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12. A computer-implemented method of managing computer equipment, the method comprising:
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receiving with a server data indicating a power dissipated by computer equipment in the portion of the server room, wherein the server comprises at least one processor and an operatively associated memory comprising computer-readable instructions to be executed by the at least one processor, wherein the computer equipment is positioned in a plurality of cabinets arranged in rows defining alternating cold and hot aisles therebetween, wherein airflow through the portion of the server room circulates from floor portions of the cold aisles, through the cabinets to warm air returns positioned near ceiling portions of the hot air aisles; receiving with the server data indicating an actual airflow through the portion of the server room; calculating with the server a target airflow considering the power dissipated by computer equipment in the portion of the server room, and a difference in temperature between hot and cold aisles in the portion of the server room; calculating a recommended action for reaching the target airflow; and implementing the recommended action, wherein the recommended action comprises at least one action selected from the group consisting of;
modifying a parameter of at least one cooling unit servicing the portion of the server room and modifying a state of at least one perforated tile present in the portion of the server room. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A system of managing computer equipment, the system comprising a server comprising at least one processor and operatively associated memory having instructions thereon that when implemented by the at least one processor cause the server to:
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receive data indicating a power dissipated by computer equipment in the portion of the server room, wherein the computer equipment is positioned in a plurality of cabinets arranged in rows defining alternating cold and hot aisles therebetween, wherein airflow through the portion of the server room circulates from floor portions of the cold aisles, through the cabinets to warm air returns positioned near ceiling portions of the hot air aisles; receive data indicating an actual airflow through the portion of the server room; calculate a target airflow considering the power dissipated by computer equipment in the portion of the server room, and a difference in temperature between hot and cold aisles in the portion of the server room; calculate a recommended action for reaching the target airflow; and implement the recommended action, wherein the recommended action comprises at least one action selected from the group consisting of;
modifying a parameter of at least one cooling unit servicing the portion of the server room and modifying a state of at least one perforated tile present in the portion of the server room. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24)
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25. A non-transitory computer-readable medium having instructions thereon that when executed by at least one processor cause the at least one processor to:
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receive data indicating a power dissipated by computer equipment in the portion of the server room, wherein the computer equipment is positioned in a plurality of cabinets arranged in rows defining alternating cold and hot aisles therebetween, wherein airflow through the portion of the server room circulates from floor portions of the cold aisles, through the cabinets to warm air returns positioned near ceiling portions of the hot air aisles; receive data indicating an actual airflow through the portion of the server room; calculate a target airflow considering the power dissipated by computer equipment in the portion of the server room, and a difference in temperature between hot and cold aisles in the portion of the server room; calculate a recommended action for reaching the target airflow; and implement the recommended action, wherein the recommended action comprises at least one action selected from the group consisting of;
modifying a parameter of at least one cooling unit servicing the portion of the server room and modifying a state of at least one perforated tile present in the portion of the server room.
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26. A system for managing computer equipment, the system comprising:
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means for receiving data indicating a power dissipated by computer equipment in a portion of the server room, wherein the computer equipment is positioned in a plurality of cabinets arranged in rows defining alternating cold and hot aisles therebetween, wherein airflow through the portion of the server room circulates from floor portions of the cold aisles, through the cabinets to warm air returns positioned near ceiling portions of the hot air aisles; means for receiving data indicating an actual airflow through the portion of the server room; means for calculating a target airflow in the portion of the server room considering the power dissipated by computer equipment in the portion of the server room and an expected difference in temperature between at least one hot aisle and at least one cold aisle in the portion of the server room; means for calculating a recommended action for reaching the target airflow, wherein the recommended action comprises at least one action selected from the group consisting of;
changing a static pressure generated by at least one cooling unit servicing the portion of the server room;
changing a number of perforated tiles present in the portion of the server room; and
changing the type of one or more perforated tiles present in the portion of the server room; andmeans for displaying the recommended action.
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27. A system for managing computer equipment, the system comprising:
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means for receiving data indicating a power dissipated by computer equipment in the portion of the server room, wherein the computer equipment is positioned in a plurality of cabinets arranged in rows defining alternating cold and hot aisles therebetween, wherein airflow through the portion of the server room circulates from floor portions of the cold aisles, through the cabinets to warm air returns positioned near ceiling portions of the hot air aisles; means for receiving data indicating an actual airflow through the portion of the server room; means for calculating a target airflow considering the power dissipated by computer equipment in the portion of the server room, and a difference in temperature between hot and cold aisles in the portion of the server room; means for calculating a recommended action for reaching the target airflow; and means for implementing the recommended action, wherein the recommended action comprises at least one action selected from the group consisting of;
modifying a parameter of at least one cooling unit servicing the portion of the server room and modifying a state of at least one perforated tile present in the portion of the server room.
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