Abstract: A system according to one embodiment includes opposing slide plates, and opposing guide blocks configured to receive the slide plates therebetween and push the slide plates together during a relative motion between the slide plates and the guide blocks. A system according to another embodiment includes opposing slide plates and a thermal interface material coupled to opposing inner faces of the slide plate. Opposing guide blocks are configured to receive the slide plates therebetween and push the slide plates together during a relative motion between the slide plates and the guide blocks. An interface connector is coupled to at least one of the guide blocks and the slide plates, the interface connector having electrical connectors on opposite ends thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus for selecting a function includes a comparison module that compares energy consumption characteristics of a plurality of processors available for execution of a function, where each energy consumption characteristic varies as a function of function size. The apparatus includes a selection module that selects, based on the size of the function, a processor from the plurality of processors with a lowest energy consumption for execution of the function. The apparatus includes an execution module that executes the function on the selected processor.

Abstract: For each of a plurality of servers, a method includes obtaining current component power consumption values and calculating a current power consumption efficiency. The method further includes determining, for each of the plurality of servers, the current power consumption efficiency and an associated capacity utilization before and during performance of multiple instances of an identified workload. Then, for each server, the method determines a curve of power consumption efficiency as a function of capacity utilization that is representative of the performance of the plurality of instances of the identified workload. Embodiments of the method may then use the curve of power consumption efficiency curve in order to manage the power consumption efficiency of the plurality of servers. For example, the method may assign an additional workload to the server that is identified as having the greatest predicted power consumption efficiency.

Abstract: Additional workloads are assigned among servers in a power-efficient manner. For each of a plurality of servers, a stored power efficiency/capacity utilization relationship is accessed, current component power consumption values are obtained, and a current power consumption efficiency is calculated. An amount of capacity utilization necessary to perform an additional workload is obtained, and a predicted power consumption efficiency is determined for each server. The predicted efficiency is determined using the current power consumption efficiency of the server and the stored relationship. The workload is then assigned to the server identified as having the greatest predicted power consumption efficiency. Alternatively, the workload may be assigned to the server identified as having the greatest improvement in power consumption efficiency.

Abstract: A cooling assembly for cooling a processor includes a heat sink base defining a first area and a second area, a plurality of heat sink fins extending from the first area, a thermoelectric cooling module having a cold side and hot side, wherein the cold side is in contact with the second area, and a heat sink module in contact with the hot side. In use, a method includes monitoring a processor parameter selected from processor power consumption and processor temperature, and causing airflow across the plurality of heat sink fins and the heat sink module. The method further includes powering on the thermoelectric cooling module in response to the processor parameter having a value greater than a first threshold value, and powering off the thermoelectric cooling module in response to the processor parameter having a value less than a second threshold value.

Abstract: Method for transferring files to a destination folder on a computer. At least one rule to a transfer of files to a destination folder on a destination computer system are received. A filter file is generated, wherein the filter file includes the least one rule specific to the transfer of files to the destination folder. During transfer of files to the destination folder on the destination computer, attributes of each file are compared to the at least one rule specific to the transfer of files to the destination folder. Upon attributes of a compared file violating a rule of the at least one rule specific to the transfer of files to the destination folder, transfer of the violating file to the destination folder is prevented.

Abstract: Method for transferring files to a destination folder on a computer. At least one rule to a transfer of files to a destination folder on a destination computer system are received. A filter file is generated, wherein the filter file includes the least one rule specific to the transfer of files to the destination folder. During transfer of files to the destination folder on the destination computer, attributes of each file are compared to the at least one rule specific to the transfer of files to the destination folder. Upon attributes of a compared file violating a rule of the at least one rule specific to the transfer of files to the destination folder, transfer of the violating file to the destination folder is prevented.

Abstract: In one aspect, a device includes a processor and storage accessible to the processor. The storage bears instructions executable by the processor to determine that a trigger regarding an apparatus has been satisfied and, in response to the determination, activate a thermoelectric cooling element (TCE) accessible to the processor.

Abstract: A system includes a chassis, a plurality of nodes, a coolant distribution unit (CDU), and one or more air movers. The chassis includes multiple node bays, a CDU bay, a coolant supply manifold with an inlet in the CDU bay and an outlet in each node bay, and a coolant return manifold an inlet in each node bay and an outlet in the CDU bay. Each node is received into a node bay with an internal heat exchanger connected between a coolant supply and return manifolds. The CDU is received in the CDU bay and includes an air-to-coolant heat exchanger in fluid communication between the supply and return manifolds, and a pump for circulating a coolant through a coolant loop. The one or more air movers force air across the air-to-coolant heat exchanger of the CDU.

Abstract: The embodiments described herein relate to generating fluid flow. A pump is positioned adjacent to a heat source. The pump includes a primary chamber having a primary rotational element configured to rotate on an axis, and a secondary chamber having a secondary rotational element configured to rotate on the axis, with a heat transfer element positioned between the primary chamber and the secondary chamber. The primary rotational element is coupled with the secondary rotational element along the axis. A primary fluid is received in the primary chamber with a primary fluid flow, which rotates the primary rotational element. A secondary fluid flow is generated in the secondary chamber by the primary rotational element causing a rotation of the secondary rotational element on the axis.

Abstract: A system according to one embodiment includes opposing slide plates, and opposing guide blocks configured to receive the slide plates therebetween and push the slide plates together during a relative motion between the slide plates and the guide blocks. A system according to another embodiment includes opposing slide plates and a thermal interface material coupled to opposing inner faces of the slide plate. Opposing guide blocks are configured to receive the slide plates therebetween and push the slide plates together during a relative motion between the slide plates and the guide blocks. An interface connector is coupled to at least one of the guide blocks and the slide plates, the interface connector having electrical connectors on opposite ends thereof.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are disclosed for heat management in a server rack. A server rack includes devices and a direct cooling element. A door coupleable to the server rack includes fluid-conducting conduits. An intake hose is coupled to a first fluid-conducting conduit and a fluid supply. The intake hose is coupleable to a fluid supply located below and above the server rack. An intermediate hose is coupled to a second fluid-conducting conduit and the direct cooling element. A return hose is coupled to a fluid return line and the direct cooling element. The return hose is coupleable to a fluid return line located below and above the server rack. The intake hose, the fluid-conducting conduits, the intermediate hose, the direct cooling element, and the return hose are connected to create a single path for the fluid.

Abstract: A fastening device is disclosed. The fastening device has a vertical protrusion for fastening. A horizontal portion and an indicator are used for seating. The horizontal portion extends from the vertical protrusion for providing a clue to indicate that the fastening device is seated correctly. In embodiments, the clue is a color or a texture. In embodiments, a bellow is used with elastomeric properties. When the right load and torque are applied, the bellow covers the horizontal portion such that the color and/or texture of a perspective directed at the horizontal portion appear to be changed.

Abstract: A system includes a chassis, a plurality of nodes, a coolant distribution unit (CDU), and one or more air movers. The chassis includes multiple node bays, a CDU bay, a coolant supply manifold with an inlet in the CDU bay and an outlet in each node bay, and a coolant return manifold an inlet in each node bay and an outlet in the CDU bay. Each node is received into a node bay with an internal heat exchanger connected between a coolant supply and return manifolds. The CDU is received in the CDU bay and includes an air-to-coolant heat exchanger in fluid communication between the supply and return manifolds, and a pump for circulating a coolant through a coolant loop. The one or more air movers force air across the air-to-coolant heat exchanger of the CDU.

Abstract: In one general embodiment, a system includes a first end having a plurality of first contacts configured for coupling with a circuit device, and a second end having a plurality of second contacts configured for coupling directly with a card edge of an electronic device. The system also includes a plurality of leads extending between the first and second contacts. A heat spreader plate extends along the leads between the first and second ends, the heat spreader plate having at least one of: a conducting pad extending beyond the first end and a conducting pad extending beyond the second end.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for conveying heat away from an electronic component. The apparatus may include, a conformable thermal interface sleeve adapted to embrace the electronic component. The apparatus may further include, a heat conducting wedge adapted to contact the conformable thermal interface sleeve and a thermal channel adapted to contact the heat conducting wedge. The apparatus may also include a manifold adapted to contact the thermal channel.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for conveying heat away from an electronic component. The apparatus may include, a conformable thermal interface sleeve adapted to embrace the electronic component. The apparatus may further include, a heat conducting wedge adapted to contact the conformable thermal interface sleeve and a thermal channel adapted to contact the heat conducting wedge. The apparatus may also include a manifold adapted to contact the thermal channel.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a method, system and computer program product for verification of message content in a real time messaging system. The method includes contextually analyzing a thread of messages in a user interface of the real time messaging system, the thread defining a conversation between a composer and one or more recipients of the messages, the analysis determining a context of the conversation. The method further includes loading a new message to be transmitted as part of the thread, parsing text of the new message and analyzing the parsed text to determine a context. The method yet further includes comparing the determined context of the new message to the determined context of the conversation. Finally, the method includes displaying in the user interface a warning to the composer when the context of the new message differs from the context of the conversation.

Abstract: A fastening device is disclosed. The fastening device has a vertical protrusion for fastening. A horizontal portion and an indicator are used for seating. The horizontal portion extends from the vertical protrusion for providing a clue to indicate that the fastening device is seated correctly. In embodiments, the clue is a color or a texture. In embodiments, a bellow is used with elastomeric properties. When the right load and torque are applied, the bellow covers the horizontal portion such that the color and/or texture of a perspective directed at the horizontal portion appear to be changed.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method comprises accessing historical operating data for a unit of information technology equipment, wherein the historical operating data includes power consumption, fan speed, inlet air temperature, workload, and any processor throttling events at various points in time. The method further comprises receiving user input selecting a fan speed, and using the historical operating data to determine a performance impact that is expected from operating the unit at the selected fan speed, where the power consumption is a proxy for performance. The estimated performance impact of the selected fan speed and one or more alternative fan speeds is then displayed.