Abstract: Systems and methods for coordinating and controlling vehicles, for example heavy trucks, to follow closely behind each other, or linking to form a platoon. In one aspect, on-board controllers in each vehicle interact with vehicular sensors to monitor and control, for example, relative distance, relative acceleration or deceleration, and speed. In some aspects, vehicle onboard systems supply various data (breadcrumbs) to a Network Operations Center (NOC), which in turn provides data (authorization data) to the vehicles to facilitate platooning. The NOC suggests vehicles for platooning based on, for example, travel forecasts and analysis of relevant roadways to identify platoonable roadway segments. The NOC also can provide traffic, roadway, weather, or system updates, as well as various instructions. In some aspects, a mesh network ensures improved communication among vehicles and with the NOC. In some aspects, a vehicle onboard system may provide the authorization data.

Abstract: An example electronic device may include a peripheral component interconnect express (PCIe) connector that includes a number of lane ports that may be arranged in a row. Physical lane numbers of the lane ports in a first half of the row may be in either an ascending order or a descending order from a first end of the row toward a middle of the row. Physical lane numbers of the lane ports in a second half of the row may be in either a descending order or an ascending order from the middle of the row toward a second end of the row. The order of the second half may be ascending when the order of the first half is descending, and the order of the second half may be descending when the order of the first half is ascending.

Abstract: Techniques are described herein for managing data in a storage array. A system includes a distributing unit to distribute compressible data and uncompressible data across compression-capable drives. The system also includes a vacating unit to vacate an excess chunklet to another drive in the storage array if a new compression factor is less than a default compression factor for the storage array.

Abstract: An example electronic device may include a peripheral component interconnect express (PCIe) connector that includes a number of lane ports that may be arranged in a row. Physical lane numbers of the lane ports in a first half of the row may be in either an ascending order or a descending order from a first end of the row toward a middle of the row. Physical lane numbers of the lane ports in a second half of the row may be in either a descending order or an ascending order from the middle of the row toward a second end of the row. The order of the second half may be ascending when the order of the first half is descending, and the order of the second half may be descending when the order of the first half is ascending.

Abstract: A data storage drive and a controller communicatively coupled to the data storage drive. The data storage drive includes a first region of storage space and at least a second region of storage space. The storage drive to reserve the first region of storage space for over-provisioning operations. The controller is to instruct the data storage drive to use the second region of storage space for over-provisioning operations.

Abstract: A protected firing platform protection system protects personnel from contact with the protected firing platform. In an embodiment, the protected firing platform protection system is adapted for use with a protected firing platform of a military vehicle. The protected firing platform protection system includes a protective padding attached to the protected firing platform. The protective padding includes an energy mitigation padding.

Abstract: A protected firing platform protection system protects personnel from contact with the protected firing platform. In an embodiment, the protected firing platform protection system is adapted for use with a protected firing platform of a military vehicle. The protected firing platform protection system includes a protective padding attached to the protected firing platform. The protective padding includes an energy mitigation padding.

Abstract: A hatch protection system and method protect personnel against blunt force trauma caused by contact with a hatch. In an embodiment, a hatch protection system for a hatch on a vehicle includes a hatch pad. The hatch pad is attached to the hatch. In addition, the hatch pad comprises a protective padding. Further, the hatch pad is adapted to be raised, lowered, or any combinations thereof. The hatch protection system also includes a plurality of brackets. The plurality of brackets is secured to the vehicle and to the hatch pad.

Abstract: A hatch protection system and method protect personnel against blunt force trauma caused by contact with a hatch. In an embodiment, a hatch protection system for a hatch on a vehicle includes a hatch pad. The hatch pad is attached to the hatch. In addition, the hatch pad comprises a protective padding. Further, the hatch pad is adapted to be raised, lowered, or any combinations thereof. The hatch protection system also includes a plurality of brackets. The plurality of brackets is secured to the vehicle and to the hatch pad.

Abstract: A hatch protection system and method protect personnel against blunt force trauma caused by contact with a hatch. In an embodiment, a hatch protection system for a hatch on a vehicle includes a hatch pad. The hatch pad is attached to the hatch. In addition, the hatch pad comprises a protective padding. Further, the hatch pad is adapted to be raised, lowered, or any combinations thereof. The hatch protection system also includes a plurality of brackets. The plurality of brackets is secured to the vehicle and to the hatch pad.

Abstract: A hatch protection system provides protection to personnel against contact with a hatch. In one embodiment, the system includes a hatch protection system for a hatch on a vehicle. The hatch protection system includes a hatch pad. The hatch pad is attached to the hatch. The hatch pad includes a protective padding. The hatch protection system also includes a plurality of brackets. The plurality of brackets is secured to the vehicle and to the hatch pad.

Abstract: A hatch protection system provides protection to personnel against contact with a hatch. In one embodiment, the system includes a hatch protection system for a hatch on a vehicle. The hatch protection system includes a hatch pad. The hatch pad is attached to the hatch. The hatch pad includes a protective padding. The hatch protection system also includes a plurality of brackets. The plurality of brackets is secured to the vehicle and to the hatch pad.

Abstract: A protected firing platform protection system protects personnel from contact with the protected firing platform. In an embodiment, the protected firing platform protection system is adapted for use with a protected firing platform of a military vehicle. The protected firing platform protection system includes a protective padding attached to the protected firing platform. The protective padding includes an energy mitigation padding.

Abstract: A disk enclosure includes a first enclosure controller powered by a first voltage circuit and coupled to a first I2C bus, a second enclosure controller powered by a second voltage circuit and coupled to a second I2C bus, and a switch coupled between the first and the second I2C buses. The first switch de-couples the first and the second I2C buses when the voltage output of the second voltage circuit falls below a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A disk enclosure includes a first plurality of I2C elements powered by a first power domain and a second plurality of I2C devices powered by a second power domain. The first plurality of I2C elements are coupled via a first I2C bus and the second plurality of I2C elements are coupled via a second I2C bus. An enclosure controller has a third I2C bus selectively coupled via a multiplexer to the first or the second I2C bus.

Abstract: A disk enclosure includes a first group of one or more power sources that powers a first group of elements in a first power domain and a second group of power sources that powers a second group of elements in a second domain. The disk enclosure also includes a first voltage circuit and a second voltage circuit that are each powered by the first group of power sources and the second group of power sources. The first voltage circuit powers a third group of elements while the second voltage circuit powers a fourth group of elements.