Abstract: A cPCI server system includes a plurality of host processor cards. A management card is coupled to the plurality of host processor cards via at least one bus. The management card includes at least one user interface for receiving network address information from a user. The management card is configured to send received network address information to the plurality of host processor cards via the at least one bus, thereby configuring the host processor cards for management LAN communications.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to mount a capacitor plate to a substrate, under a component. One embodiment of the invention involves a method to assemble a capacitor plate on a substrate. A second embodiment of the invention involves a method to fabricate a capacitor plate. A third embodiment of the invention involves an assembled substrate with a capacitor plate on the second side of the assembled substrate, under an electrical contact area of a component on the first side of the assembled substrate.

Abstract: A system and method for making measurements using and RFID system includes a transceiver, a transponder and a sensor configured within the transponder. The transceiver is configured to send and receive radio frequency signals. The transponder is configured to receive radio frequency signals from the transceiver and to send radio frequency signals to the transceiver. The transponder includes a sensor. The transceiver is configured to send an activation signal to the transponder thereby enabling the first transponder sensor to make a vibration measurement and to hold the measurement.

Abstract: A measurement system includes a transceiver and a transponder. The transceiver is configured to send and receive radio frequency signals. The transponder is configured to receive radio frequency signals from the transceiver and to send radio frequency signals to the transceiver. The transponder includes a sensor. The transceiver is configured to send an activation signal to the transponder thereby enabling the first transponder sensor to make a measurement and to hold the measurement.

Abstract: A cPCI server system includes a plurality of printed circuit assemblies. A server management card coupled to the plurality of printed circuit assemblies monitors and manages operation of the server system. The server management card receives and stores status information from the plurality of printed circuit assemblies. A first LCD panel is mounted on the server system and is coupled to the server management card. The first LCD panel provides a user interface for configuring the server management card and accessing the stored status information from the server management card.

Abstract: A system for remote detection using and RFID system including a transceiver, a transponder and a fuse configured within the transponder. The transceiver is configured to send and receive radio frequency signals. The transponder is configured to receive radio frequency signals from the transceiver and to send radio frequency signals to the transceiver. The transceiver is configured to send radio frequency to the transponder thereby preventing the fuse from blowing while the radio frequency signal is received.

Abstract: A method of transmitting data through an I2C router from a source port to a destination port, the method comprising: receiving data in a first I2C source port buffer of the I2C router; capturing the I2C destination port before the first I2C source port buffer has overflowed; and transmitting the data from the first I2C source port buffer to the I2C destination port while restricting transmission from the second I2C source port buffer to the I2C destination port.

Abstract: A server includes a processor, a memory, and a plurality of interfaces for outputting server status information. A LAN switch includes a first port configured to be coupled to a first LAN, a second port configured to be coupled to a second LAN, and a plurality of interface connection ports. Each interface connection port is configured to be coupled to one of the plurality of interfaces. The LAN switch is configured to selectively connect ports of the switch based on received boot progress information indicating a boot state of the server.

Abstract: A system and method intelligently control power consumption of distributed services using a computer system that provides independent computing elements each capable of entering a power saving mode. In accordance with the present invention, three different algorithms are disclosed. The first algorithm is a reduced load power saving algorithm. As the load decreases, duplicate instances of services can be gracefully suspended and the host processor cards hosting these instances can enter a power saving mode. The second algorithm is a priority-based power consumption reduction algorithm. If power consumption must be reduced, services having less of a contribution to revenue are suspended before components that having a higher contribution to revenue. The third algorithm is a minimal power-consuming redundant computing hardware algorithm that allows a “cold spare” host processing card to be pressed into service if another card fails.

Abstract: A method for monitoring a fan comprises measuring power usage of the fan, determining a derivative of the measured fan power usage, tracking the derivative over time, and predicting impending fan failure based on the tracked fan power usage derivative.

Abstract: A cPCI server system includes a plurality of printed circuit assemblies, including at least one host processor card. A server management card is coupled to the plurality of printed circuit assemblies for monitoring and managing operation of the server system. The server management card receives and stores status information from the plurality of printed circuit assemblies. The server management card includes a plurality of interfaces for configuring the server management card and accessing the stored status information from the server management card.

Abstract: A cPCI server system includes a plurality of host processor cards for providing management LAN communications and payload LAN communications. A first card is coupled to the plurality of host processor cards and is coupled to a payload LAN. The plurality of host processor cards are configured to provide payload LAN communications through the first card. A second card is coupled to the plurality of host processor cards and can be optionally coupled to a management LAN. The plurality of host processor cards are configured to provide management LAN communications with the management LAN through the second card.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method for detecting if a device is coupled to an inter-integrated circuit (I2C) router and/or for resetting the device. The I2C router comprises a first I2C bus port having a presence line and/or a reset line. The I2C router further comprises a control logic coupled to and/or distributed within the first I2C bus port. The control logic may determine if a device is coupled to the I2C router as a function of a state of the presence line. The control logic may also determine if a reset condition exists. If a reset condition exists, the control logic changes the state of the reset line, thereby causing the device to reset itself.

Abstract: A computer system includes an enclosure, a backplane within the enclosure, a replaceable unit releasably connected to the backplane, an air cooling system configured to create an air flow along the replaceable unit and an air flow blocking system. The air flow blocking system includes a first member coupled to the enclosure and a second member coupled to the replaceable unit. The first member and the second member interact to at least partially block air flow along the replaceable unit based upon at least one characteristic of the replaceable unit.

Abstract: A computer system includes an enclosure, a forced air cooling system configured to create air flow within the enclosure, a printed circuit board and an air flow blockage member. The printed circuit board is within the enclosure and includes a plurality of connectors including a first connector and a second connector separated by a first space. The air flow blockage member is proximate the first space and is movable between at least a first open position and a second open position distinct from the first open position.

Abstract: A system and method intelligently control power consumption of distributed services using a computer system that provides independent computing elements each capable of entering a power saving mode. In accordance with the present invention, three different algorithms are disclosed. The first algorithm is a reduced load power saving algorithm. As the load decreases, duplicate instances of services can be gracefully suspended and the host processor cards hosting these instances can enter a power saving mode. The second algorithm is a priority-based power consumption reduction algorithm. If power consumption must be reduced, services having less of a contribution to revenue are suspended before components that having a higher contribution to revenue. The third algorithm is a minimal power-consuming redundant computing hardware algorithm that allows a “cold spare” host processing card to be pressed into service if another card fails.

Abstract: An inter-integrated circuit port comprising an electrical connector for communicatively coupling to an I2C bus and a controller coupled to the electrical connector. The controller controls data communication flow through the electrical connector, including preventing the electrical connector from unauthorized access to the data.

Abstract: A cPCI server system includes a plurality of subsystems, each including an associated memory for storing power usage information. A power supply unit coupled to the plurality of subsystems provides power to the plurality of subsystems. A server management card is coupled to the plurality of subsystems. The server management card is configured to retrieve the power usage information from the memory of each subsystem. The server management card is configured to calculate the total power usage of the plurality of subsystems based on the retrieved power usage information.

Abstract: A system and method to intelligently control power consumption of distributed services using a computer system that provides independent computing elements each capable of entering a power saving mode. The first algorithm is a reduced load power saving algorithm. As the load decreases, duplicate instances of services can be gracefully suspended and the host processor cards hosting these instances can enter a power saving mode. The second algorithm is a priority-based power consumption reduction algorithm. If power consumption must be reduced, services having less of a contribution to revenue are suspended before components that having a higher contribution to revenue. The third algorithm is a minimal power-consuming redundant computing hardware algorithm that allows a “cold spare” host processor card to be pressed into service if another card fails.

Abstract: An ejector latch indicator light and connector assembly for reducing the interference by a bulkhead of light emitted from an indicator light and establishing an electrical connection between an ejector latch and a printed circuit board (PCB) is disclosed. In one embodiment, the present invention is comprised of an ejector latch. The present embodiment is further comprised of an indicator light integrated with the ejector latch. The indicator light adapted to emit light from the ejector latch such that interference by the bulkhead of the light emitted from the indicator light is reduced. The present embodiment is also comprised of a compression-fit connector integrated with the ejector latch. The compression-fit connector adapted to provide a removably coupleable electrical connection between the ejector latch and a printed circuit board (PCB) such that inadvertent disconnection of the removably coupleable electrical connection between the ejector latch and the PCB is reduced.