Abstract: A power distribution circuit for providing electric power from a plurality of power supplies to a plurality of loads comprises a combiner of power outputs of the power supplies to provide power at a given voltage to a plurality of hot swap modules that are each electrically connected to the combiner and to a power input of a corresponding load. Each hot swap module verifies one or more conditions selected from the given voltage being at least equal to a minimum voltage threshold, the given voltage not exceeding a maximum voltage threshold, and a current consumed by the load not exceeding a maximum current threshold. Each hot swap module delivers power to the power input of the corresponding load when all selected conditions are met and isolates the power input of the corresponding load from the power supplies when any one of the selected conditions is not met.

Abstract: A cooling system comprises a container receiving a dielectric cooling liquid and electronic components immersed in the dielectric cooling liquid. A first pump causes a circulation of a first fraction of the dielectric cooling liquid in the container for convection cooling of the electronic components. A second pump withdraws a second fraction of the dielectric cooling liquid from the container and directs the second fraction of the dielectric cooling liquid toward the electronic components for direct cooling of the electronic components. A manifold fluidly connected to an outlet of the second pump receives the second fraction of the dielectric cooling liquid from the second pump. One or more outlet pipes fluidly connected to the manifold bring portions of the second fraction of the dielectric cooling liquid in thermal contact with the electronic components.

Abstract: A method for controlling a cooling system operatively connected to a data processing device for cooling thereof. The method is executed by a controller operatively connected to the cooling system. The method comprises determining, using a machine learning model executed by the controller, an estimated forthcoming power consumption of the data processing device, the machine learning model being based at least in part on a history of power consumption of the data processing device, determining, using a cooling-control model executed by the controller, at least one control signal for controlling the cooling system, determining the at least one control signal being based at least in part on the estimated forthcoming power consumption from the machine learning model, and controlling, by the controller, the cooling system based on the at least one control signal for controlling the cooling system.

Abstract: A cooling arrangement for an electronic device comprises a primary cooling device and a secondary cooling device. The primary cooling device includes a fluidic input line receiving a cooling fluid from a cooling fluid source and a fluidic output line returning the cooling fluid toward a drain. The primary cooling device is thermally connected to the electronic device, receives the cooling fluid from the fluidic input line and transfers heat from the electronic device to the cooling fluid before returning the cooling fluid via the fluidic output line. A flow detection device monitors a flow of the cooling fluid in the primary cooling device. The secondary cooling device is thermally connected to the electronic device. A processor activates the secondary cooling device to absorb and dissipate heat from the electronic device when the flow detection device detects a lack of flow of the cooling fluid in the primary cooling device.

Abstract: A flow detection device comprises a fluidic input port connected to a fluidic output port via a channel and a float located within the channel. A specific weight of the float exceeds a specific weight of a fluid injected in the flow detection device. Respective locations of the fluidic input port, of the channel and of the fluidic output port on the flow detection device cause the float to rise within the channel when a sufficient flow of the fluid is injected in the flow detection device. A sensor is provided to detect a position of the float within the channel. The flow detection device may be integrated in a cooling circuit having a cooling device for an electronic device to detect an eventual lack of a flow of a cooling fluid in the cooling circuit. A status of the flow of the cooling fluid is reported to a processor.

Abstract: A system provides a network interface to electronic components. The system comprises a rack, having a plurality of rack stages, each of which is configured to receive a corresponding electronic component. One peripheral component interconnect express (PCIe) connector corresponds to each rack stage and is connectable to the corresponding electronic component when received in the rack stage. The PCIe connectors are assembled in a PCIe connector group. Each PCIe connector of the PCIe connector group has a same number of active serial links. The system also comprises a network adaptor that provides a serial link termination for each active serial link of the PCIe connector group. The network adaptor comprises a communication interface for communicating with a network. The network adaptor is configured to multiplex signals exchanged between the network and the PCIe connectors of the PCIe connector group.

Abstract: Delivery of power to one or more servers is controlled by energizing a control circuit and transmitting, from the control circuit to a first power source, a first signal indicating that the control circuit is energized. After transmitting the first signal indicating that the control circuit is energized, the control circuit receives a second signal indicating that the first power source is ready to provide power. The control circuit also receives, from a server, a third signal indicating that the server is energized. Having received the second signal indicating that the first power source is ready to provide power and the third signal indicating that the server is energized, the control circuit transmit to the server a fourth signal indicating that the server may start receiving power from the first power source.

Abstract: A cooling system comprises a container receiving a dielectric cooling liquid and electronic components immersed in the dielectric cooling liquid. A first pump causes a circulation of a first fraction of the dielectric cooling liquid in the container for convection cooling of the electronic components. A second pump withdraws a second fraction of the dielectric cooling liquid from the container and directs the second fraction of the dielectric cooling liquid toward the electronic components for direct cooling of the electronic components. A manifold fluidly connected to an outlet of the second pump receives the second fraction of the dielectric cooling liquid from the second pump. One or more outlet pipes fluidly connected to the manifold bring portions of the second fraction of the dielectric cooling liquid in thermal contact with the electronic components.

Abstract: A power supply combination comprises two multi-voltage power sources having respective power rails delivering power at a first voltage and respective power rails delivering power at a second voltage. The power supply combination also comprises two single-voltage power sources having respective power rails delivering power at the first voltage. A first power combining circuit is electrically connected to the first voltage power rails of two multi-voltage power sources and to the two single-voltage power sources and delivers power at the first voltage to a first voltage input of a load. A second power combining circuit is electrically connected to the second voltage power rails of the two multi-voltage power sources and delivers power at the second voltage to a second voltage input of the load. A power supply network may connect a plurality of power supply combinations to a power management unit for reporting failures of the power sources.

Abstract: A power distribution circuit for providing electric power from a plurality of power supplies to a plurality of loads comprises a combiner of power outputs of the power supplies to provide power at a given voltage to a plurality of hot swap modules that are each electrically connected to the combiner and to a power input of a corresponding load. Each hot swap module verifies one or more conditions selected from the given voltage being at least equal to a minimum voltage threshold, the given voltage not exceeding a maximum voltage threshold, and a current consumed by the load not exceeding a maximum current threshold. Each hot swap module delivers power to the power input of the corresponding load when all selected conditions are met and isolates the power input of the corresponding load from the power supplies when any one of the selected conditions is not met.

Abstract: A power supply combination comprises a first power source comprising a first power rail delivering power at a first voltage and a second power rail delivering power at a second voltage. The power supply combination also comprises a second power source comprising a third power rail delivering power at the first voltage and a fourth power rail delivering power at the second voltage. A first power combining circuit is electrically connected to the first power rail and to the third power rail. The first power combining circuit delivers power at the first voltage to a first voltage input of a load. A second power combining circuit is electrically connected to the second power rail and to the fourth power rail. The second power combining circuit delivers power at the second voltage to a second voltage input of the load.

Abstract: Delivery of power to one or more servers is controlled by energizing a control circuit and transmitting, from the control circuit to a first power source, a first signal indicating that the control circuit is energized. After transmitting the first signal indicating that the control circuit is energized, the control circuit receives a second signal indicating that the first power source is ready to provide power. The control circuit also receives, from a server, a third signal indicating that the server is energized. Having received the second signal indicating that the first power source is ready to provide power and the third signal indicating that the server is energized, the control circuit transmit to the server a fourth signal indicating that the server may start receiving power from the first power source.

Abstract: A system for electric systems monitoring in a datacenter comprises a plurality of power distribution units (PDUs), each of the plurality of PDUs comprising a temporary buffer memory and a plurality of electric power outlets and is configured to sense one or more power parameters relating to each of its electric power outlets, generate electric system operating data, and, upon receipt of a request, transmit over a datalink operated on a power line at least a portion of the electric system operating data store in the temporary buffer memory to a networking device. The networking device, communicably connected to the plurality of PDUs, is configured to send requests to transmit the electric system operating data, receive the electric system operating data and emit commands to each of the plurality of PDUs. A method for electric systems monitoring in a datacenter is also provided.

Abstract: A power supply combination comprises two multi-voltage power sources having respective power rails delivering power at a first voltage and respective power rails delivering power at a second voltage. The power supply combination also comprises two single-voltage power sources having respective power rails delivering power at the first voltage. A first power combining circuit is electrically connected to the first voltage power rails of two multi-voltage power sources and to the two single-voltage power sources and delivers power at the first voltage to a first voltage input of a load. A second power combining circuit is electrically connected to the second voltage power rails of the two multi-voltage power sources and delivers power at the second voltage to a second voltage input of the load. A power supply network may connect a plurality of power supply combinations to a power management unit for reporting failures of the power sources.

Abstract: A power supply combination comprises a first power source comprising a first power rail delivering power at a first voltage and a second power rail delivering power at a second voltage. The power supply combination also comprises a second power source comprising a third power rail delivering power at the first voltage and a fourth power rail delivering power at the second voltage. A first power combining circuit is electrically connected to the first power rail and to the third power rail. The first power combining circuit delivers power at the first voltage to a first voltage input of a load. A second power combining circuit is electrically connected to the second power rail and to the fourth power rail. The second power combining circuit delivers power at the second voltage to a second voltage input of the load.

Abstract: A system for electric system failure detection and localisation in a datacenter comprises a plurality of power distribution units (PDUs), each of the plurality of PDUs comprising a plurality of electric power outlets and is configured to sense one or more power parameters relating to each of its electric power outlets, generate electric system operating data, and, upon receipt of a request, transmit of the electric system operating data to a networking device. A plurality of communicating circuit-breakers, connected to the plurality of PDUs, emits status signals. The networking device, communicably connected to the plurality of PDUs via a first datalink and to the plurality of communicating circuit-breakers via a second datalink, is configured to detect and locate an electric system failure based on the electric system operating data and the status signals. A method for electric system failure detection and localisation in a datacenter is also provided.

Abstract: A flow detection device comprises a fluidic input port connected to a fluidic output port via a channel and a float located within the channel. A specific weight of the float exceeds a specific weight of a fluid injected in the flow detection device. Respective locations of the fluidic input port, of the channel and of the fluidic output port on the flow detection device cause the float to rise within the channel when a sufficient flow of the fluid is injected in the flow detection device. A sensor is provided to detect a position of the float within the channel. The flow detection device may be integrated in a cooling circuit having a cooling device for an electronic device to detect an eventual lack of a flow of a cooling fluid in the cooling circuit. A status of the flow of the cooling fluid is reported to a processor.

Abstract: A cooling arrangement for an electronic device comprises a primary cooling device and a secondary cooling device. The primary cooling device includes a fluidic input line receiving a cooling fluid from a cooling fluid source and a fluidic output line returning the cooling fluid toward a drain. The primary cooling device is thermally connected to the electronic device, receives the cooling fluid from the fluidic input line and transfers heat from the electronic device to the cooling fluid before returning the cooling fluid via the fluidic output line. A flow detection device monitors a flow of the cooling fluid in the primary cooling device. The secondary cooling device is thermally connected to the electronic device. A processor activates the secondary cooling device to absorb and dissipate heat from the electronic device when the flow detection device detects a lack of flow of the cooling fluid in the primary cooling device.

Abstract: The embodiment(s) relate to a method of securely communicating between a Point-of-Sale (PoS) terminal and a payment card. The method includes signing payment data with a private key of the PoS terminal to create a signature. The method includes encrypting the payment data and signature using a public key certificate of the payment card, which is encrypted and signed by a certificate authority using a certificate authority private key and is received at the PoS terminal after a public key certificate of the PoS terminal is validated at the payment card. The PoS terminal public key certificate is encrypted and signed by the certificate authority using the certificate authority private key. The method includes transmitting the encrypted payment data and signature to the payment card for decryption of the payment data and signature using a payment card private key corresponding to the payment card public key certificate.

Abstract: The embodiment(s) relate to a method of remotely configuring a Point-of-Sale (PoS) terminal. The method includes generating, at a merchant device, payment information based on a transaction input, signing the generated payment information with a private key, and transmitting the signed payment information and a public key certificate signed by a certificate authority to the PoS terminal for validation of the payment information at the PoS terminal using the public key certificate. The PoS terminal configures a terminal profile of the PoS terminal according to instructions received in the payment information from the merchant device when the payment information is validated at the PoS terminal.