Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product are provided. Fan speed is determined for one or more air conditioning unit (ACU) fans and stored to computer memory in response to detecting a request for authorized entrance to the modular data center. ACU fans are adjusted in preparation to deploying retractable baffles that, when deployed, form a temporary vestibule within a space of the modular data center. The retractable baffles are deployed to form the temporary vestibule within the space of the modular data center. Computing resources in the modular data center are shielded from contaminant air that enters the temporary vestibule when the external door is open. The external door is unlocked to allow user entrance to the temporary vestibule. When the external door closes, air is purged from the temporary vestibule. Retractable baffles are retracted. The fan speeds are restored from the computer memory.

Abstract: Described are techniques for artificial intelligence (AI) assisted recommendations for component parts for end-products that reduce the occurrence of a product failures. The techniques include obtaining measurement data for groups of component parts configured to be assembled as part of an end-product. The techniques further include obtaining specification scores for the component parts included in the groups of component parts based on the measurement data. The techniques further include selecting a component part combination from the groups of component parts using artificial intelligence analysis of the specification scores to determine that the component part combination decreases a probability of a product failure as compared to historical occurrences of the product failure. The techniques further include outputting information for at least one component part included in the component part combination.

Abstract: An approach for managing and minimized failure of one or more devices in a computerized cluster and/or vehicle infrastructure is disclosed. The proactive approach for mitigating such black swan events as it relate to hardware failures (e.g., servers, network, vehicle systems/architecture, etc.). The approach would proactively inactivate “suspect” components (i.e., components that are completely functional in multiple systems) based on component vintage data from systems where components have failed or malfunctioned. A dedicated service is actively updating suspect components and their respective vintages spread across various systems. Furthermore, the approach backups components using different vintages are effectively utilized to avoid complete system failure.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and products for socket downstop creep detection includes monitoring one or more creep detection sensors included within one or more downstops within a socket, where the socket is included on a printed circuit board (PCB) and a module is coupled to the socket, detecting socket downstop creep associated with the module based on data received from the one or more creep detection sensors, and performing one or more actions based on detecting the socket downstop creep.

Abstract: A system and method for flushing the electrolyte out of an electrolyte flushable battery apparatus during a thermal runaway event. At least one condition of the electrolyte flushable battery apparatus is monitored to detect a potential thermal runaway event based on the at least one condition exceeding a threshold value. In response the inlet valve and outlet valves on the battery apparatus are opened. A flushing liquid is flushed or pumped through the battery apparatus where the flushing liquid enters the apparatus through the inlet valve and leaves the apparatus through the outlet valve. The flushing liquid is then stored in a reservoir.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and products for socket downstop creep detection includes enabling a current source on a creep detection circuit coupled to one or more creep detection pins within a PCB socket coupled to a module, tracking one or more resistance values associated with the creep detection circuit, and detecting socket downstop creep associated with the module based on determining that the one or more resistance values have changed by more than a threshold amount.

Abstract: Coolant mixture rebalancing for liquid-cooled systems, including: monitoring activity of a liquid-cooled system; determining, based on the activity, that a component balance of a coolant of the liquid-cooled system should be modified; and adding, to a cooling loop of the liquid-cooled system, a component of the coolant to modify the component balance of the coolant.

Abstract: An edge container with an integrated rotational economizer (ECIRE) includes a container, information technology (IT) equipment, an air conditioning unit (ACU), an economizer, where the container includes a cold aisle and a hot aisle. The ECIRE further includes the ACU configured to provide cooled air to the cold aisle of the container. The ECIRE further includes the IT equipment which, during operation, exhausts heated air to the hot aisle of the container. The economizer of the ECIRE further includes a first external rotational heat exchanger and an internal heat exchanger, where the first external rotational heat exchanger is positioned on an exterior surface of the container and the internal heat exchanger is positioned on an interior surface of the container.

Abstract: An apparatus that includes a cold plate adapted for thermal management of multiple semiconductor dies. The cold plate includes an upper level including a first plurality of channels that are adapted to allow a cooled fluid to flow therethrough, a lower level including a second plurality of channels that are adapted to allow the cooled fluid to flow therethrough, where the lower level is adjacent to the multiple semiconductor dies, and an airgap located between the upper level and the lower level.

Abstract: Automated on-demand occupant environment modulation in a data center, including: identifying, by a computing device operatively coupled to one or more computing devices in a data center, based on data from one or more sensors, a location of an individual in the data center; and modifying, by the computing device, one or more environmental parameters at the location, including modifying operation of the one or more computing devices in the data center based on the location of the individual in the data center relative to the one or more computing devices.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and products for edge data center integrated geothermal cooling include an edge data center container including: computing equipment, and a heat exchanger coupled to the computing equipment via a thermosiphon; a fluid reservoir positioned underground below the edge data center container, wherein the fluid reservoir is configured for geothermal cooling; and a pump configured to circulate cooling fluid between the fluid reservoir and the heat exchanger.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and products for health signature based load shifting for part longevity may include monitoring one or more variables associated with each of multiple redundant parts of a computing system, where one or more of the redundant parts are experiencing a load, generating, based on the monitored variables, a health signature for each of the redundant parts, and shifting, based on the health signatures, the load between the redundant parts.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include a server drawer. The server drawer may include a lower deck heat exchanger with an inlet, an outlet, and a fluid pump. The server drawer may also include an upper deck heat exchanger located in an upper airflow path after first heat producing elements and before a component of concern, and a manifold. The manifold may include distributors connecting i) the inlet to the upper deck heat exchanger and ii) the outlet to the upper deck heat exchanger. The fluid pump may pump cooled fluid between the upper deck heat exchanger and the lower deck heat exchange.

Abstract: An apparatus for a fire suppressant system on a server rack includes an integrated battery feature, a manifold, a conduit, and a control card, where the integrated battery feature includes a plurality of battery cells in an enclosure. A first end of the conduit coupled to a control valve on the manifold and a second end of the conduit coupled to the integrated battery feature. The control card configured to open the control valve on the manifold, where the control valve is configured to release a fire suppressant into the enclosure of the integrated battery feature. In one embodiment, the fire suppressant is contained within a pressurized fire suppressant reservoir mounted on the server rack. In another embodiment, the fire suppressant is a cooling fluid diverted from a radiator cooling unit on the server rack.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product are provided. Fan speed is determined for one or more air conditioning unit (ACU) fans and stored to computer memory in response to detecting a request for authorized entrance to the modular data center. ACU fans are adjusted in preparation to deploying retractable baffles that, when deployed, form a temporary vestibule within a space of the modular data center. The retractable baffles are deployed to form the temporary vestibule within the space of the modular data center. Computing resources in the modular data center are shielded from contaminant air that enters the temporary vestibule when the external door is open. The external door is unlocked to allow user entrance to the temporary vestibule. When the external door closes, air is purged from the temporary vestibule. Retractable baffles are retracted. The fan speeds are restored from the computer memory.

Abstract: Described is an edge container of an edge data center that includes information technology (IT) racks holding IT equipment. Furthermore, the edge container includes at least one air conditioning unit configured to provide cool air to an aisle which enters an inlet side of the IT racks. Additionally, the edge container includes an economizer that includes an internal and an external heat exchanger. The economizer is then activated to increase a transfer of heat/cooling between an internal environment of the edge container and an external environment in response to a reading of an environmental condition being below a temperature of exhaust air in a hot aisle of the edge container which exits an outlet side of the IT racks. If, however, the reading of the external environmental condition is not below the temperature of the exhaust air in the hot aisle of the edge container, then the economizer is deactivated.

Abstract: A processor placement tool that prevents removal of the processor module unless the protective cover is in place. In order to prevent engagement of the gripping devices against the processor module, piston interlocks are provided that block rotation of the gripping devices unless the protective cover is in place. The piston interlocks release their blocking when they contact the protective cover.

Abstract: An approach for determining an infrastructure service interruption is disclosed. The approach relies on utilizing UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicle) to map electronic signals (e.g., Wi-Fi, etc.) that emanates from building structures (e.g., residential, commercial, etc.). Electronic signals having a certain frequency or multiple frequencies may be used. Essentially, the approach can detect power/signal loss by comparing differences in Wi-Fi signal maps pre and post event (e.g., severe thunderstorm, etc.). The 24/7 event monitoring is carried out by using UAVs and the UAVs can operate on a regular or event driven schedule vs. continuously operating multiple fixed data collection units.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for configuring battery packs, such as used in computer systems. The disclosed systems and methods provide an optimal battery configuration of battery cell types in the battery pack, improving battery performance and a functional operational period for the battery pack. The disclosed systems and methods select an optimal battery type for each position of the battery cells in a linear battery cell string of the battery pack.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a mesh cooling structure, methods and battery cooling systems for cooling a battery cell, such as used in computer systems. The disclosed mesh cooling structure, method and battery cooling system provide effective battery cell cooling with the cooling mesh structure installed with a given battery cell to improve capacity and performance of the battery cell. The disclosed cooling mesh structure can be provided with selected battery cells in a battery pack to provide optimal battery capacity for the battery pack.