Abstract: A device for indicating a rack among a plurality of racks, the rack being configured to receive a plurality of pieces of computer equipment is disclosed. In one aspect, the device comprises a communication unit configured to receive at least one signal from at least one piece of equipment of the pieces of equipment. The signal comprises information enabling a state of the piece of equipment to be determined. The device further comprises a control unit configured to determine a state of the rack based at least in part on the signal. The device further comprises a display unit for displaying a representation of the state determined by the control unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a locating device for locating a computer cabinet from among a plurality of computer closets, the computer cabinet including a display unit which displays a status of the cabinet in accordance with the statuses of the devices in the cabinet.