Abstract: Generally disclosed herein is a mechanism to manage the thermal control of servers equipped in a data center based on the measurements of the power consumption of each server and each thermally critical component in the server system. A controller may monitor the power consumption of one or more components or one or more servers and trigger responsive cooling action by one or more cooling fans based on changes in the power consumption. In this regard, the cooling fans are proactively activated prior to temperatures reaching high levels, thereby efficiently maintaining safe operating temperatures in the data center for the computing devices and/or for occupational safety.

Abstract: A forecast engine is embedded in a networked device or in network component wherein the embedded forecast engine receives collected data concerning the device and applies forecasting techniques and methodologies to generate event forecasts particular to that device. The event forecasts are generated using device specific parameters and device specific time series to ascertain an event forecast that is representative of event pertinent to that device. Once generated, the event forecast is communicated to a central event manager which analyzes the forecast of each of the devices individually and as a member of the network so as to determine appropriate action to ensure and/or enhance network performance.