Redundant power distribution in an information processing system

Details Redundant power distribution in an information processing system Redundant power distribution in an information processing system

1997-08-12

1999-09-21

Sheikh, Ayaz R.

Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery

Data processing system error or fault handling

Reliability and availability

713300, G06F 130, G06F 100

Patent

active

059548231

ABSTRACT:
An information processing system comprises a plurality of information processing devices; and a fault-tolerant power distribution system comprising a plurality N+1, wherein N is greater than 1, removable power supplies for providing power to the system, N power supplies being sufficient to provide power to the plurality of devices; and a plurality M removable power distribution units for connecting the power supplies to the devices, the connection of the power supplies with the power distribution units being configured such that on removal of either of the units, the remaining unit is still connected to N of the power supplies to thereby maintain power to the system.

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