Abstract: Provided is a platform with backup power and burst load power needs met using a supercapacitor.

Abstract: Provided is a platform with backup power and burst load power needs met using a supercapacitor.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to manage airflow in a chassis includes one or more airflow restrictor assemblies disposed adjacent a slot within the chassis. The airflow restrictor assemblies can be set in a plurality of positions between a minimum airflow position and a maximum airflow position. The position of the airflow restrictor assembly can be set in accordance with characteristics of the module inserted in the slot. The module characteristics may include power dissipation and airflow resistance.

Abstract: A method for dynamic assignment of slot-dependent static network port addresses. Under the method, a slot address and shelf address are determined for a card modular platform board installed in a given slot in a shelf. The slot and shelf addresses are used as inputs to return a unique network address. The unique network address is then assigned as a static network address for the board's network port. The unique address may be provided by an address proxy, including a boot server. Firmware and/or software stored on a board may also be employed to obtain the static network address. The address may be obtained from a pre-configured lookup table, or dynamically determined using an algorithm.