17876598. Data Center Asset Client Bridging via a Passthrough Device simplified abstract (Dell Products L.P.)
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Data Center Asset Client Bridging via a Passthrough Device
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Christopher Atkinson of Woodstock GA (US)
Eric Williams of Champaign IL (US)
Michael E. Brown of Austin TX (US)
Data Center Asset Client Bridging via a Passthrough Device - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17876598 titled 'Data Center Asset Client Bridging via a Passthrough Device
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a system, method, and computer-readable medium for managing connectivity in a data center. Here are the key points:
- The system includes a data center asset with an embedded data center asset client module and a passthrough device.
- A secure communication channel is established between the embedded data center asset client module and a connectivity management system.
- Information is exchanged between the embedded data center asset client module and the connectivity management system via the secure communication channel.
- The information includes an operating system image.
- An operating system is provisioned to the data center asset using the embedded data center asset client module and the passthrough device.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Efficient management of connectivity in data centers.
- Streamlining the provisioning of operating systems to data center assets.
- Enhancing security through the use of a secure communication channel.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Simplifies the process of managing connectivity in data centers.
- Automates the provisioning of operating systems, reducing manual effort.
- Ensures secure communication between the data center asset and the connectivity management system.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved efficiency and productivity in data center operations.
- Enhanced security and data protection.
- Simplified management of data center assets.
Original Abstract Submitted
A system, method, and computer-readable medium for performing a data center connectivity management operation. The connectivity management operation includes: providing a data center asset with an embedded data center asset client module and a passthrough device; establishing a secure communication channel between the embedded data center asset client module and a connectivity management system; exchanging information between the embedded data center asset client module and the connectivity management system via the secure communication channel between the connectivity management system client and the connectivity management system, the information including an operating system image; and, provisioning an operating system to the data center asset via the embedded data center asset client module and the passthrough device.
