17894600. Rack Level Power Throttling simplified abstract (Google LLC)
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Rack Level Power Throttling
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Xiong Li of Santa Clara CA (US)
Qiong Wang of Palo Alto CA (US)
Kaushik Vaidyanathan of Santa Clara CA (US)
Chenhao Nan of Santa Clara CA (US)
Robert Ashby Armistead, Iii of Los Altos CA (US)
Rack Level Power Throttling - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17894600 titled 'Rack Level Power Throttling
Simplified Explanation
The technology described in the patent application is a coordinated power throttling mechanism for a payload using power provided by a rack, ensuring that the rack power does not exceed a threshold amount for an extended period of time. The mechanism involves the rack sending a power throttling signal to the payload, which then executes the power throttling after a delay to allow all payloads within the rack to detect the signal.
- The technology involves a coordinated power throttling mechanism for a payload using power provided by a rack.
- The mechanism ensures that the rack power does not exceed a threshold amount for a predetermined period of time.
- The rack sends a power throttling signal to the payload, which then executes the power throttling after a delay.
- The delay allows all payloads within the rack to detect the power throttling signal.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in data centers, server farms, and other facilities where multiple payloads are powered by a common rack to prevent power spikes and overloads.
Problems Solved
1. Preventing power spikes and overloads in racks powering multiple payloads. 2. Coordinating power throttling among multiple payloads to maintain overall system stability.
Benefits
1. Improved power management and efficiency. 2. Enhanced system reliability and longevity. 3. Reduced risk of damage due to power surges.
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing power usage in data centers and server farms to reduce energy costs and improve overall system performance.
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to power management systems in data centers and server environments, but specific examples would need to be researched to determine any overlap with the described technology.
Unanswered Questions
How does the delay in executing power throttling ensure all payloads within the rack have detected the signal?
The delay allows for a synchronization period where all payloads can process the power throttling signal before taking action, ensuring coordinated power management within the rack.
What measures are in place to prevent power spikes and overloads in the rack if the payloads do not respond to the power throttling signal?
It is not specified in the abstract how the system handles situations where payloads do not respond to the power throttling signal, potentially leaving room for further exploration of fail-safe mechanisms in the technology.
Original Abstract Submitted
The technology is generally directed to a coordinated power throttling mechanism for a payload using power provided by a rack such that the rack power does not exceed a threshold amount for greater than a predetermined period of time. The coordinated power throttling mechanism includes the rack providing a power throttling signal to the payload and the payload executing the power throttling upon detection of the throttling signal. The payload may detect the throttling signal and, after a delay, execute the power throttling. The delay may ensure that all payloads within the rack have detected the power throttling signal.
