Abstract: Disclosed is a method, system, and computer program product for using a multisystem data collection computing input tool. Data associated with plurality of sources is received and transformed to be stored in a specialized database and format. Access to the specialized database is enabled over a multisystem network such that a user may view and update the data in real time through a graphical user interface. In some embodiments, updates to data are automatically occurring in real time without user instruction.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for managing chassis of data processing systems are disclosed. The chassis may be managed by reversibly attaching them to structural members such as rails. When so attached, the chassis may be fixedly held in a position. To facilitate access to an interior of the chassis, the chassis may be detached from the structural member and moved to a maintenance position. To detach the chassis from the structural member, the chassis may include a latch assembly. The latch assembly may include features to inform and remind technicians or other persons of the existence, or lack thereof, of various lines connecting the chassis, and components positioned in the chassis, to other components.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for managing chassis of data processing systems are disclosed. The chassis may be managed by reversibly attaching them to structural members such as rails. When so attached, the chassis may be fixedly held in a position. To facilitate access to an interior of the chassis, the chassis may be detached from the structural member and moved to a maintenance position. To detach the chassis from the structural member, the chassis may include a latch. The latch may be positioned in an ear of the chassis and may be protected by a frame. The frame may include a recess, hole, or other feature to facilitate access to the latch. The access may allow application of force to a single portion of the latch to rotate or otherwise actuate the latch. Actuation of the latch may facilitate detachment of the chassis from the structural member.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for providing computer implemented services are disclosed. To provide the computer implemented services, a data processing system may include various hardware components. To secure the various hardware components, the data processing system may include a security bezel. The security bezel may for a chassis of the data processing system, the hardware components being positioned on an interior of the chassis. The security bezel may have a structural body that has a length that is equal to or less than a length of a two-dimensional surface through which access to the interior is provided. The security bezel may further have an adjustable member adapted to adjust a length of the structural bezel to match the length of the surface while reversibly securing the structural body to the chassis.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for providing computer implemented services are disclosed. To provide the computer implemented services, a data processing system may include various hardware components within an interior of a chassis. To secure the various hardware components, the data processing system may include a security system. The security system may include a security bezel and a sled for limiting movement of the chassis. To do so, the sled may reversibly attach to a rail on which the chassis is positioned and reversibly fixedly attach to the security bezel to a position on the chassis. By doing so, the security bezel may cover an opening through which access to the hardware components is provided. Additionally, by doing so, the security bezel may be positioned with the rail, thereby limiting the movement of the chassis.

Abstract: A method for generating a graphical overlay indicating storage usage for a graphical representation of an information handling system includes determining a first storage capacity of a first hardware component of a second information handling system, determining a first storage usage of the first hardware component, generating a first graphical overlay for a first graphical representation of a physical configuration of the first information handling system based on the first storage capacity of the first hardware component and the first storage usage of the first hardware component, wherein the first graphical overlay comprises a first indication of the first storage usage of the first hardware component, and displaying the first graphical overlay and the first graphical representation.

Abstract: A chassis for housing a computing device of an information handling system includes a receiving portion of an expansion card receiver that receives an expansion card and operably connects the expansion card to another component of the computing device while the expansion card is received by the receiving portion. The chassis further includes a management portion of the expansion card receiver that receives a force from a user and, in response to receiving the force: transitions the management portion from a first state to a second state. In the first state, a handle, that enables the expansion card to be removed from the chassis is disposed inside of the management portion and the expansion card receiver is locked to the chassis. In the second state, the handle is disposed outside of the management portion and the expansion card receiver is unlocked from the chassis.

Abstract: A method for generating a graphical overlay indicating component characteristics for a graphical representation of an information handling system includes determining one or more component characteristics of one or more hardware components of a second information handling system, generating a first graphical overlay for a first graphical representation of a physical configuration of the one or more hardware components based on the one or more component characteristics, determining a selected view, and displaying the first graphical overlay and the first graphical representation based on the determination of the selected view.

Abstract: An information handling system may include at least one processor and a plurality of indicator lights. The at least one processor may be configured to detect a fault condition associated with a particular information handling resource located at a particular physical location, and cause at least some of the plurality of indicator lights to be illuminated in a determined sequence based on the physical location, wherein the determined sequence is configured to cause a dynamic visual illumination that is directed toward the physical location.

Abstract: A chassis for housing a computing device of an information handling system includes a receiving portion of an expansion card receiver that receives an expansion card and operably connects the expansion card to another component of the computing device while the expansion card is received by the receiving portion. The chassis further includes a management portion of the expansion card receiver that receives a force from a user and, in response to receiving the force: transitions the management portion from a first state to a second state. In the first state, a handle, that enables the expansion card to be removed from the chassis is disposed inside of the management portion and the expansion card receiver is locked to the chassis. In the second state, the handle is disposed outside of the management portion and the expansion card receiver is unlocked from the chassis.

Abstract: An information handling system may include at least one processor and a plurality of indicator lights. The at least one processor may be configured to detect a fault condition associated with a particular information handling resource located at a particular physical location, and cause at least some of the plurality of indicator lights to be illuminated in a determined sequence based on the physical location, wherein the determined sequence is configured to cause a dynamic visual illumination that is directed toward the physical location.

Abstract: A mechanism for servicing a sled installed in a server includes a grip bar, and a four-bar linkage connected to the grip bar. The four-bar linkage has a first position that engages the sled to a chassis of the server, and a second position that disengages the sled from the chassis of the server. Movement of the grip bar moves the four-bar linkage from the first position to the second position, thus disengaging the sled from the chassis and allowing the sled to be removed from the chassis for service.

Abstract: A server rack includes a first component including a host processor to provide a hosted environment and a first management system to provide a managed environment separate from the hosted environment, to establish a first wireless connection to a mobile device, to process a first management request from the mobile device in the managed environment, and to detect that the first wireless connection has unexpectedly terminated, and a second component including a second management system to receive an indication from the first management controller that the first wireless connection was unexpectedly terminated, to establish a second wireless connection to the mobile device in response to the indication, to receive a second management request from the mobile device, and to send the second management request to the first management system. The first management system being further to process the second management request in the managed environment.

Abstract: A server rack includes a first component including a host processor to provide a hosted environment and a first management system to provide a managed environment separate from the hosted environment, to establish a first wireless connection to a mobile device, to process a first management request from the mobile device in the managed environment, and to detect that the first wireless connection has unexpectedly terminated, and a second component including a second management system to receive an indication from the first management controller that the first wireless connection was unexpectedly terminated, to establish a second wireless connection to the mobile device in response to the indication, to receive a second management request from the mobile device, and to send the second management request to the first management system. The first management system being further to process the second management request in the managed environment.

Abstract: A lockout prevention system includes a management Information Handling System (IHS) that is coupled through a network to network interface on a networking device. The networking device receives a configuration instruction through the network interface from the management IHS. The networking device then determines that the application of the configuration instruction will inhibit the communication between the management IHS and the networking device through the network interface. The networking device then provide a warning message for display on the management IHS in response to determining that the application of the configuration instruction will inhibit the communication between the management IHS and the networking device through the network interface.

Abstract: A linear brace used to prevent the bowing and complete failure of a glass aquarium when the manufacturer's plastic, center brace fails. Through general steel fabrication techniques, the tubular, mild steel is cut to a specified length determined by the aquarium width. Both ends of the tubular steel are cut in 45 degree angles and smaller pieces of the tubular steel which protrude in a downward direction. A three eight's nut is welded to the bottom of the backside of the brace. A three eights bolt is threaded in the nut that was previous welded to the tube. After the bolt is threaded into the nut an additional nut is threaded onto the opposite end of the bolt and plug welded. This creates a adjustable mechanism to allow for easy installation. Then When the brace is in place on the aquarium, both downward tubes reside on the outside of the aquarium and are secured by adjusting the thread and nut mechanism.

Abstract: A system and method for seamlessly merging chats and email into one user interface is provided. The system and method of the present invention does not require that all users have access to the technology. Users of the technology can continue to communicate with others who may use email or their instant messaging system, although some of the minor features require that all users have the same technology. Terms used to describe the invention are “ChatMail” and “ChatThread”. ChatMail suggests the blend of chat and email while ChatThread suggests a blend of chat and an email “thread” which is a common semi-technical term that means a series of emails that share a common subject.

Abstract: An electric power meter is disclosed. The meter comprises means for digitally sampling voltage and current. The meter further comprises means for storing the digitally sampled voltage and current. The meter further comprises means for performing power calculations upon the digitally sampled voltage and current, and converting the calculations and the digitally sampled voltage and current into at least one network protocol. The meter further comprises means for interfacing with an external network. A system for modifying the functionality of the electric power meter is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method, system, and program product for indicating a state of a value of an application. Specifically, under the present invention a graphical state indicator is displayed for a property (e.g., background screen color) of an application. The graphical state indicator will indicate a “state” of a value of the property. That is, the graphical state indicator will indicate whether the value is a user-defined value, or is a default value. Under the present invention, a graphical state indicator can be provided for any property of the application. As such, multiple graphical state indicators may be simultaneously displayed. The present invention can also display a graphical value indicator for indicating the current value (e.g., blue) of the property (e.g., background screen color). This value can be changed based upon an interaction with the graphical value indicator by a user.