Cable management system and method and data center machine room

Abstract

The invention provides a cable management system, a cable management method and a data center machine room, the cable management system is applied to a machine room or a cabinet in which cables are distributed in a high-density mode, the cable management system comprises a plurality of trackable cables, a distribution frame, a radio frequency identification read-write device and a user terminal device, and the user terminal device is connected with the radio frequency identification read-write device through wireless communication; during on-site wiring, a jumper wire is inserted into a certain port, the jumper wire racking is completed through the radio frequency identification read-write device and the user terminal device, and the user terminal device automatically binds the tag information of the radio frequency identification tag and the port registration information and uploads the information to the server. When the cable needs to be maintained or replaced subsequently, the position of the cable can be quickly positioned, and data management of data center machine room wiring is realized. The user terminal equipment is in wireless communication connection with the radio frequency identification read-write equipment, and the radio frequency identification read-write equipment does not need to be installed in a cabinet, so that the space in the cabinet and the installation cost are saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of cabinet cable management, and in particular to a cable management system, method and a data center computer room. Background Art

[0002] The life cycle of the optical fiber system in the computer room of the data center is very long, and it is usually necessary to consider the application of more than ten to twenty years. As a consumable material in the computer room, optical fiber usually needs to be maintained or replaced every 1-2 years. The data center has been operating for decades, and there are usually various changes and upgrades. Most of the existing intelligent management systems are aimed at environmental safety monitoring. In this case, the following two problems are very prominent: a. The current data management center wiring construction efficiency is low, and there is a lack of efficient and high-quality inspection methods for whether the construction is carried out according to the network topology diagram, which is usually based on manual visual verification; b. When the user network changes or the network fails, it is difficult for maintenance personnel to locate the faulty port. After two or more maintenance, it is difficult to maintain a clear network structure, making the later maintenance work more and more difficult.

[0003] The existing technical solution introduces an intelligent wiring management system based on radio frequency identification (RFID) tags or QR code technology. RFID tags are embedded or QR codes are affixed to key components such as optical fiber jumpers, panels, and patch panels. Information is recorded in real time during the construction process using handheld scanners or automatic scanning equipment, and automatically compared with the network topology diagram to ensure accurate construction. However, the use of RFID tags requires the installation of RFID reading and writing equipment in the cabinet, which takes up cabinet space and increases installation costs. Summary of the invention

[0004] The main purpose of the present invention is to propose a cable management system, method and data center computer room, aiming to solve the problems of low efficiency of wiring construction in current data management centers and lack of efficient and high-quality inspection methods.

[0005] The present invention provides a cable management system, comprising: A plurality of traceable cables, each of which is provided with a radio frequency identification tag; a patch panel, including a plurality of ports; An RFID reader / writer is used to read the RFID tag on the current traceable cable to obtain tag information when the traceable cable is inserted into the port, and send the read tag information to the user terminal device; A user terminal device, wherein the user terminal device communicates with the radio frequency identification reader / writer through wireless communication; the user terminal device is used to receive and display the tag information sent by the radio frequency identification reader / writer and the port information input by the user for the user to confirm the pairing; The user terminal device is also used to associate and bind the label information with the port information and upload them to the server when it is triggered by the user to confirm that the current traceable cable is connected to the current port according to the preset network topology diagram.

[0006] Optionally, the RFID reading and writing device includes a RFID reading and writing circuit, a communication circuit and a battery, and the RFID reading and writing module is electrically connected to the communication module and the battery; The RFID read / write circuit is used to transmit a RF signal to the RFID tag to activate the RFID tag and receive a response signal reflected from the RFID tag; The communication circuit is used for communication connection between the radio frequency identification reading and writing device and the user terminal device; The battery is used to supply power to the radio frequency identification reading and writing circuit and the communication circuit.

[0007] Optionally, the RFID reading and writing device includes an all-in-one machine; the all-in-one machine is used to read the RFID tag on the current traceable cable to obtain tag information when the traceable cable is inserted into the port, and send the read tag information to the user terminal device via wireless communication.

[0008] Optionally, the RFID reader / writer device includes a Bluetooth reader / writer; the Bluetooth reader / writer is used to read the RFID tag on the current traceable cable to obtain tag information when the traceable cable is inserted into the port, and send the read tag information to the user terminal device via Bluetooth.

[0009] Optionally, the radio frequency identification reading and writing circuit includes: A radio frequency transmitter, used for generating and transmitting a radio frequency signal to the radio frequency identification tag to activate the radio frequency identification tag; A radio frequency receiver is used to receive the response signal reflected back from the radio frequency identification tag.

[0010] Optionally, the RFID tag includes a sensing circuit, a RFID chip and an LED lamp, and the sensing circuit, the RFID chip and the LED lamp form a current loop; The induction circuit is used to generate current to drive the RFID chip when receiving the RFID signal sent by the RFID reader / writer; The radio frequency identification chip is used to light up the LED lamp when being driven.

[0011] Optionally, the traceable cable includes a traceable optical patch cord and a traceable copper patch cord, and the patch panel includes an optical patch panel and a copper patch panel; The port of the optical distribution frame matches the traceable optical jumper; The ports of the copper patch panel are matched with the traceable copper jumpers.

[0012] The present invention further provides a cable management method. Based on the cable management system as described above, the method comprises: When the traceable cable is inserted into the port, the user terminal device obtains the tag information of the RFID tag currently set on the traceable cable and the port information of the current port; According to the acquired tag information and port information, the user terminal device is triggered by the user and sends a command to control the radio frequency identification tag on the current traceable cable to light up, so as to determine that the current traceable cable and the current port are connected according to the preset network topology diagram; Based on determining that the current traceable cable is connected to the current port according to a preset network topology diagram, the user terminal device associates and binds the acquired label information with the port information and uploads it to the server to obtain a cable management database.

[0013] Optionally, the method further comprises: When the user terminal device receives a search instruction for a specified traceable cable from the user, it obtains and generates a search control instruction according to the label information of the specified traceable cable; The user terminal device sends the search control instruction to the RFID reader / writer to control the RFID reader / writer to search for the designated traceable cable according to the search control instruction and control the RFID tag of the searched designated traceable cable to light up.

[0014] The present invention further proposes a data center computer room, comprising the cable management system and cabinet as described above, wherein the radio frequency identification reading and writing device is arranged outside the cabinet.

[0015] The radio frequency identification-based cable management method and system provided by the present invention are applied to computer rooms or cabinets with high-density cable distribution. When wiring on site, the radio frequency identification reader / writer is turned on to read the label information of the radio frequency identification tag and register the port information in the user terminal device. The construction personnel can light up the radio frequency identification tag through the user terminal device for final confirmation, and then complete the jumper racking. The user terminal device automatically binds the label information of the radio frequency identification tag with the port registration information and uploads it to the server. When the cable needs to be maintained or replaced later, the position of the cable can be quickly located to realize the digitized management of the wiring in the data center computer room. The user terminal device of the present application is connected to the radio frequency identification reader / writer through wireless communication, and the radio frequency identification reader / writer does not need to be installed in the cabinet, thereby saving space in the cabinet and installation costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying creative work.

[0017] Figure 1 A composition framework diagram of a cable management system of the present invention; Figure 2 A flowchart of the steps of a cable management method of the present invention; Figure 3 The present invention is a flowchart of a cable management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure numbers: traceable cable 01, RFID tag 02, RFID reader / writer 03, user terminal device 04, cabinet 05.

[0019] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0022] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connection", "fixation", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "fixation" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0023] In addition, in the present invention, descriptions such as "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but they must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in the field to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0024] The present invention provides a cable management system, comprising: A plurality of traceable cables 01, each of which is provided with a radio frequency identification tag 02; a patch panel, including a plurality of ports; The RFID reader / writer 03 is used to read the RFID tag 02 on the current traceable cable 01 to obtain tag information when the traceable cable 01 is inserted into the port, and send the read tag information to the user terminal device 04; The user terminal device 04 communicates with the RFID reader / writer 03 via wireless communication; the user terminal device 04 is used to receive and display the tag information sent by the RFID reader / writer 03 and the port information input by the user for pairing confirmation by the user; The user terminal device 04 is also used to associate and bind the label information with the port information and upload them to the server when it is triggered by the user to confirm that the current traceable cable 01 is connected to the current port according to the preset network topology diagram.

[0025] More specifically, the life cycle of the optical fiber system in the computer room of a data center is very long, and it is usually necessary to consider the application of more than ten to twenty years. As a consumable material in the computer room, optical fiber usually needs to be maintained or replaced every 1-2 years. The data center has been operating for decades, and there are usually various changes and upgrades. Most of the existing intelligent management systems are aimed at environmental safety monitoring. In this case, the following two problems are very prominent: a. The current data management center wiring construction efficiency is low, and there is a lack of efficient and high-quality inspection methods to determine whether the construction is carried out according to the network topology diagram, which is usually based on manual visual verification; b. When the user network changes or the network fails, it is difficult for maintenance personnel to locate the faulty port. After two or more maintenance, it is difficult to maintain a clear network structure, making the subsequent maintenance work more and more difficult.

[0026] Existing technical solutions include: First, a specially customized copper patch panel and optical patch panel are used. The copper patch panel and optical patch panel contain a PCB board that can be used to display the access status of each optical port or copper port. When a specially customized optical jumper or copper jumper is inserted, the PCB board will light up the indicator light, and the access status of the port will be fed back to the management unit and the monitoring host, thereby updating the network structure information. The optical jumper or copper jumper used is specially customized and contains a metal conductor for physical contact with the PCB, and the PCB board works by conduction or grounding. This type of technical solution changes the existing network structure of the data center and increases the cost and difficulty of wiring. However, this solution requires additional configuration of the patch panel and the management unit, and the power supply or communication line from the management unit to the monitoring host, and increases the management unit equipment, which increases the energy consumption of the data center and increases the cost.

[0027] Secondly, add an optical fiber or conductor to the jumper as a signal and energy transmission channel. Use an external light source or power supply to make the other end glow, so as to find the target. Or add a conductor to the jumper as an energy transmission channel, and add switches, batteries and light-emitting bodies at both ends of the jumper. When you need to find the fiber, press the switch at one end, and the light at the other end will light up, so as to find the target. However, these two solutions require customized optical fibers and jumpers, which belong to contact fiber-finding technology and cannot be managed digitally.

[0028] And, by introducing an intelligent wiring management system based on radio frequency identification (RFID) tags or QR code technology. Set a tag at one end of the jumper and set a circuit containing a battery, IC, and light-emitting body at the other end. By identifying the identity information at one end, use a scanner to open and start the circuit at the other end, and the light at the other end will light up, thus finding the target. This solution does not require customized optical fiber and jumpers, and can implement data management. However, the use of RFID tags requires the installation of RFID reading and writing equipment in cabinet 05, which will occupy the space of cabinet 05 and increase the cost of installation.

[0029] Therefore, this application proposes a cable management system, such as Figure 1 As shown, it includes: multiple traceable cables 01 and a distribution frame, the distribution frame includes multiple ports, and the multiple traceable cables 01 may include, but are not limited to: multiple traceable optical cables and multiple traceable copper cables. Correspondingly, the distribution frame may include, but are not limited to: an optical distribution frame and a copper distribution frame. The optical distribution frame includes multiple optical ports, each of which is used to connect the traceable optical cable, and the copper distribution frame includes multiple copper ports, each of which is used to connect the traceable copper cable. The use of a distribution frame makes it convenient for construction personnel to carry out centralized wiring, and it is convenient to inspect and replace cables (optical cables and copper cables) after wiring.

[0030] At the same time, each traceable cable 01 is provided with an RFID tag 02, and the working principle of the RFID tag 02 is based on the principle of electromagnetic induction or electromagnetic backscatter coupling. When the RFID tag 02 enters the effective working area of ​​the reader antenna, the RFID signal emitted by the reader activates the RFID tag 02. The tag receives the RFID signal through the built-in antenna and converts it into electrical energy, activating the circuit inside the tag. The activated RFID tag 02 transmits the coded information stored in itself back to the reader through the antenna. The reader receives the signal from the RFID tag 02, demodulates and decodes it through the signal processing module, and finally transmits the valid information to the background system for processing. The RFID tag 02 of the present application can be provided with an LED light. The user only needs to select the number of the RFID tag 02 of the traceable cable 01 in the system, and the corresponding RFID tag 02 lights up. The LED light on the electronic tag will flash, guiding the user to quickly find the target file.

[0031] The RFID reader / writer 03 is used to read the RFID tag 02 on the current traceable cable 01 to obtain the tag information when the traceable cable 01 is inserted into the port, and send the read tag information to the user terminal device 04. When the traceable cable 01 is inserted into the port of the distribution frame, the RFID reader / writer 03 will send out a radio frequency signal. After receiving the radio frequency signal, the RFID tag 02 on the traceable cable 01 will be activated and generate an induced current. The induced current drives the internal circuit of the tag to work, and the stored tag information is sent back to the RFID reader / writer 03 through the antenna.

[0032] After receiving the radio frequency signal from the tag, the radio frequency identification reader / writer 03 restores it to the original data through the demodulation circuit. The decoded data will be sent to the control module for further processing and analysis, such as verification, filtering and encryption. The processed data will eventually be sent to the user terminal device 04 for the user to view and manage. The radio frequency identification reader / writer 03 can realize the automatic identification and tracking of cables, greatly improving the management efficiency. RFID technology has high precision and high reliability, ensuring the accuracy of cable information. In the data center, a large number of cables need to be effectively managed and tracked. The radio frequency identification reader / writer 03 can help managers quickly and accurately find the required cables, improving work efficiency.

[0033] The RFID reader / writer device 03 generally includes an RFID reader / writer circuit and a communication circuit. The RFID reader / writer circuit is used to transmit a radio frequency signal to the RFID tag 02 to activate the RFID tag 02 and receive a response signal reflected from the RFID tag 02. The communication circuit is used for wireless communication with the user terminal device 04. Since the RFID reader / writer device 03 of the present application is not installed in the cabinet 05, the RFID reader / writer device 03 needs to include a battery for powering the internal circuit.

[0034] The user terminal device 04 communicates with the RFID reader / writer 03 through wireless communication, which is not only convenient and flexible, but also reduces wiring costs and maintenance difficulties. The user terminal device 04 receives the label information of the cable sent by the RFID reader / writer 03 through wireless communication (such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc.), and displays this information for the user to view, including detailed information such as the number, type, and length of the cable. At the same time, the user terminal device 04 also receives the port information input by the user, such as the port number, location, etc.

[0035] The user terminal is equipped with software, and the user inputs relevant information through the terminal software to control the operation of the RFID reader / writer 03, and then controls the RFID tag 02 to operate through the RFID reader / writer 03. The information input methods include scanning codes, wireless induction RFID, photo recognition, manual information entry, and direct import of existing data lists.

[0036] The user terminal device 04 is used to receive and display the tag information sent by the RFID reader / writer 03 and the port information input by the user for the user to confirm the pairing; the user confirms the pairing of the cable and the port according to the displayed information. If the pairing is correct, the user can trigger the confirmation operation on the terminal device.

[0037] The user terminal device 04 is also used to associate and bind the label information with the port information and upload it to the server when it is triggered by the user to confirm that the current traceable cable 01 is connected to the current port according to the preset network topology diagram. The user confirms the pairing of the cable and the port based on the displayed information. More specifically, the user operates the user terminal device 04 to send a signal to the RFID tag 02 to light up the RFID tag 02 LED to confirm that the current traceable cable 01 is connected to the current port according to the preset network topology diagram, thereby completing the patch cord racking. After confirmation, the user terminal device 04 will associate and bind the label information of the cable with the port information, and the bound information will be uploaded to the server for subsequent storage, management and analysis, so as to realize the data management of the wiring in the data center computer room.

[0038] The radio frequency identification-based cable management method and system provided by the present invention are applied to a computer room or cabinet 05 where cables are densely distributed. When wiring on site, the radio frequency identification reader / writer 03 is turned on to read the label information of the radio frequency identification tag 02 and register the port information in the user terminal device 04. The construction personnel can light up the radio frequency identification tag 02 through the user terminal device 04 for final confirmation, and then complete the jumper racking. The user terminal device 04 automatically binds the label information of the radio frequency identification tag 02 and the port registration information and uploads them to the server. When the cable needs to be maintained or replaced later, the position of the cable can be quickly located to realize the data-based management of the wiring in the data center computer room. The user terminal device 04 of the present application is connected to the radio frequency identification reader / writer 03 through wireless communication, and the radio frequency identification reader / writer 03 does not need to be installed in the cabinet 05, thereby saving space in the cabinet 05 and installation costs.

[0039] In one embodiment, the RFID reader / writer device 03 includes an RFID reader / writer circuit, a communication circuit and a battery, and the RFID reader / writer module is electrically connected to the communication module and the battery. The RFID reader / writer device 03 integrates key components such as the reader / writer circuit, the communication circuit and the battery to form a compact and efficient solution. Users can read and transmit data from the RFID tag 02 through simple operations, greatly improving work efficiency.

[0040] The RFID read / write circuit is used to transmit a RF signal to the RFID tag 02 to activate the RFID tag 02 and receive a response signal reflected from the RFID tag 02; the RFID read / write circuit is the core part of the device and is responsible for transmitting a RF signal to activate the RFID tag 02. When the RFID tag receives the RF signal, it will be activated and reflect back a response signal, which contains the information stored in the tag. The RFID read / write circuit receives the response signal and performs decoding processing to obtain the information in the tag.

[0041] The communication circuit is used for the communication connection between the RFID reader / writer 03 and the user terminal device 04. The communication circuit is responsible for the communication connection between the RFID reader / writer 03 and the user terminal device 04. It can send the tag information decoded by the reader / writer circuit to the user terminal device 04 by wireless means, such as a smart phone, tablet computer or computer. The communication circuit supports a variety of wireless communication protocols, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, 4G / 5G, etc.

[0042] The battery is used to power the RFID reading and writing circuit and the communication circuit. The battery is the energy supply part of the RFID reading and writing device 03. It is used to power the RFID reading and writing circuit and the communication circuit. It ensures that the device can work normally without being restricted by the external power supply.

[0043] In one embodiment, the RFID reader / writer device 03 includes an all-in-one device; the all-in-one device is used to read the RFID tag 02 on the current traceable cable 01 to obtain tag information when the traceable cable 01 is inserted into the port, and send the read tag information to the user terminal device 04 through wireless communication. The all-in-one device integrates key components such as RFID reader / writer circuit, communication circuit, battery and necessary mechanical structure to form a compact and fully functional device. The all-in-one device transmits data through multiple wireless communication methods such as wifi, Bluetooth, 4G, and 5G.

[0044] The all-in-one machine also includes an operation screen, which provides users with an intuitive and easy-to-use interactive interface. Users can perform various operations through menus, buttons or icons on the screen, such as starting the reading process, viewing the reading results, configuring device parameters, etc. The information of the RFID tag 02 read by the all-in-one machine can be directly displayed on the operation screen, which provides users with instant feedback, allowing them to immediately understand the detailed information of the cable without waiting for the information to be transmitted to the user terminal device 04.

[0045] In one embodiment, the RFID reader / writer 03 includes a Bluetooth reader / writer; the Bluetooth reader / writer is used to read the RFID tag 02 on the current traceable cable 01 to obtain tag information when the traceable cable 01 is inserted into the port, and send the read tag information to the user terminal device 04 via Bluetooth.

[0046] The Bluetooth reader has built-in RFID technology. When the traceable cable 01 is inserted into the port, it can quickly activate the RFID tag 02 on the cable and read the information in it. The information read from the RFID tag 02 will be sent wirelessly to the user's terminal device through the Bluetooth module built into the Bluetooth reader. This transmission method not only eliminates the cumbersome cable connection, but also greatly improves the convenience and flexibility of data transmission.

[0047] In one embodiment, the radio frequency identification read / write circuit includes: The RF transmitter is used to generate and transmit RF signals to the RFID tag 02 to activate the RFID tag 02; the RF transmitter is the active part of the RFID read / write circuit, responsible for generating and transmitting RF signals. When the RFID read / write device 03 is ready to read the RFID tag 02, the RF transmitter will generate a RF signal with a specific frequency and power.

[0048] The RF transmitter usually contains an oscillator and a power amplifier. The oscillator generates a high-frequency oscillation signal, which is amplified by the power amplifier and then transmitted into space through the antenna. The transmitted RF signal propagates in space and searches for nearby RFID tags 02.

[0049] The RF receiver is used to receive the response signal reflected from the RFID tag 02. The RF receiver is the passive part of the RFID read / write circuit, responsible for receiving the response signal reflected from the RFID tag 02. When the RFID tag 02 is activated by the RF transmitter, it will reflect back a RF signal containing its own information, which is received and processed by the RF receiver.

[0050] The RF receiver usually contains a low noise amplifier (LNA), a mixer and a demodulator. The received RF signal is first amplified by the low noise amplifier to reduce noise interference. Then, the signal is sent to the mixer and mixed with the signal generated by the local oscillator to obtain an intermediate frequency signal. The intermediate frequency signal is then demodulated by the demodulator to restore the information in the RFID tag 02.

[0051] The RF transmitter and RF receiver are usually integrated into the same RFID read / write circuit, and they transmit and receive signals through a shared antenna or independent antennas.

[0052] In one embodiment, the RFID tag 02 includes a sensing circuit, a RFID chip and an LED light, and the sensing circuit, the RFID chip and the LED light form a current loop; The induction circuit is used to generate current to drive the RFID chip when receiving the RFID signal sent by the RFID reader / writer 03; the induction circuit is an important part of the RFID tag 02, and its main function is to receive the RFID signal from the RFID reader / writer 03. When the RFID tag 02 is close to the reader / writer, the induction circuit will capture these RFID signals and convert them into electrical energy, thereby generating current to drive the RFID chip.

[0053] The RFID chip is used to light up the LED lamp when it is driven. The RFID chip stores information related to the tag, such as the identification, type, length, etc. of the cable. When the current generated by the induction circuit drives the RFID chip, the chip will be activated and read the information stored in it. In addition, the RFID chip is also responsible for controlling the lighting operation of the LED lamp.

[0054] The RFID tag 02 also includes an outer protective layer. The outer protective layer can be customized in various structures according to actual use needs, such as sleeve type, hanging type, adhesive type, etc., or injection molded in the wiring rack panel. In addition, the outer protective layer can also be made of transparent or translucent material so that the LED light can be smoothly exported to provide intuitive visual feedback to the user.

[0055] When the RFID reader / writer 03 is close to the RFID tag 02, the reader / writer will send RF signals, which are captured and converted into electrical energy by the induction circuit of the RFID tag 02. The current generated by the induction circuit will drive the RFID chip to work, and after the chip is activated, it will read the information stored in it.

[0056] After the RFID chip reads the information, it will control the LED light to light up, indicating to the user that the tag has been successfully identified. At the same time, the chip will also send the read information back to the reader / writer via a radio frequency signal. After the reader / writer receives the information sent by the RFID tag 02, it will decode and process it and display the result on the user interface.

[0057] In one embodiment, the traceable cable 01 includes a traceable optical patch cord and a traceable copper patch cord, and the patch panel includes an optical patch panel and a copper patch panel; the traceable optical patch cord is mainly used in an optical fiber communication system to connect the optical fiber port on the optical patch panel, and it usually includes an optical fiber core wire, a sheath, a connector (such as SC, LC, FC, etc.) and a radio frequency identification tag 02. The traceable copper patch cord is mainly used in Ethernet or other copper cable communication systems to connect the copper cable port on the copper patch panel, and it usually includes a copper core wire, an insulation layer, a shielding layer, a sheath, a connector (such as RJ45, etc.) and a radio frequency identification tag 02.

[0058] The ports of the optical distribution frame match the traceable optical patch cords; the optical distribution frame (ODF) is a key device in the fiber-optic communication system, which is used to manage and distribute fiber-optic patch cords. Its port design usually matches the connector type of the traceable optical patch cord to ensure correct connection. The optical distribution frame also contains fiber optic adapters for connecting two fiber optic patch cords or fiber optic patch cords to fiber optic equipment.

[0059] The ports of the copper patch panel match the traceable copper patch cord; the copper patch panel (MDF / IDF) is a key device in the copper cable communication system, used to manage and distribute copper patch cords. Its port design usually matches the connector type of the traceable copper patch cord, such as RJ45, etc. The copper patch panel also includes a copper cable adapter for connecting two copper patch cords or a copper patch cord and a copper cable device. This embodiment fully considers the characteristics and application requirements of different types of cables, so that the traceable cable 01 and the patch panel can better adapt to different communication systems. The radio frequency identification tag 02 of the traceable cable 01 makes the management and maintenance of the cable more convenient and improves work efficiency.

[0060] The present invention also provides a cable management method, based on the cable management system as described above, such as Figure 2 As shown, the method includes: S100: When the traceable cable 01 is inserted into the port, the user terminal device 04 obtains the tag information of the radio frequency identification tag 02 currently set on the traceable cable 01 and the port information of the current port; S200: According to the acquired tag information and port information, the user terminal device 04 is triggered by the user to send an instruction to control the radio frequency identification tag 02 on the current traceable cable 01 to light up, so as to determine that the current traceable cable 01 and the current port are connected according to the preset network topology diagram; S300: Based on determining that the current traceable cable 01 is connected to the current port according to a preset network topology diagram, the user terminal device 04 associates and binds the acquired label information with the port information and uploads it to the server to obtain a cable management database.

[0061] In step S100, when the traceable cable 01 is inserted into the designated port of the patch panel, the user terminal device 04 (such as a smart phone, tablet computer or dedicated management device) automatically obtains the tag information in the RFID tag 02 set on the cable. The tag information usually includes key data such as the serial number, model, length, manufacturer, etc. of the cable, while the port information may include the port number, location, belonging device, etc. At the same time, the user port information is registered in the software of the user terminal device 04.

[0062] In step S200, when the user needs to confirm the connection status between the current cable and the port, the user terminal device 04 will send a command to control the RFID tag 02 on the current cable to light up according to the acquired tag information and port information. The purpose of lighting up the RFID tag 02 is to provide visual feedback so that the user can intuitively see the connection status between the current cable and the port, thereby ensuring that they are correctly connected according to the preset network topology diagram.

[0063] In step S300, once the connection status between the current cable and the port is confirmed to be correct, the user terminal device 04 will associate and bind the obtained label information and port information. The associated and bound information will be uploaded to the server, and the server will integrate the information into the cable management database. The cable management database is a system that centrally stores cable and port connection information, which allows users to query, update and manage this information at any time. Through the cable management database, users can easily track the location, status and connection of the cable, thereby ensuring the stable operation and efficient management of the network.

[0064] This method uses RFID technology to quickly identify cables and ports and confirm connections, greatly improving work efficiency. By lighting up the RFID tag to provide visual feedback, it ensures that the cables and ports are correctly connected according to the preset network topology diagram, avoiding connection errors and failures. The cable management database can update the connection information of cables and ports in real time, allowing users to keep abreast of the latest status of the network at any time.

[0065] In an embodiment of the cable management method, Figure 3 As shown, the method also includes: S400: When the user terminal device 04 receives a search instruction for a specified traceable cable 01 from the user, it obtains and generates a search control instruction according to the label information of the specified traceable cable 01; S500: The user terminal device 04 sends a search control instruction to the RFID reader / writer 03 to control the RFID reader / writer 03 to search for the designated traceable cable 01 according to the search control instruction and control the RFID tag 02 of the searched designated traceable cable 01 to light up.

[0066] In step S400, the user terminal device 04 receives a search instruction for a specified traceable cable 01 issued by the user, which may include the serial number, model, location description or other unique identifier of the cable. According to the search instruction provided by the user, the user terminal device 04 will query the cable management database (the database has been established in the previous step, including the associated binding of the cable label information and port information). By matching the information in the search instruction, the terminal device can find the label information of the specified cable.

[0067] Once the tag information of the designated cable is found, the user terminal device 04 generates a search control instruction based on the information. The instruction contains sufficient information to guide the RFID reader / writer 03 to locate and identify the cable in the physical environment.

[0068] In step S500, the user terminal device 04 sends the generated search control instruction to the RFID reader / writer device 03. After receiving the search control instruction, the RFID reader / writer device 03 will start to perform the search operation. When the RFID tag 02 on the specified cable receives the inquiry signal and confirms that it is the search target, it will respond to the signal. The RFID reader / writer device 03 will receive the response signal and identify the corresponding cable. Then, it will send a control signal to light up the LED light of the RFID tag 02 on the cable. The lit LED light provides intuitive visual feedback to the user, indicating that they have successfully found the specified traceable cable 01. This helps users quickly locate cables in complex physical environments.

[0069] The present invention also proposes a data center room, including the cable management system and cabinet 05 as described above, and the radio frequency identification reader 03 is arranged outside the cabinet 05. The user terminal device 04 of the present application is connected to the radio frequency identification reader 03 through wireless communication, and the radio frequency identification reader 03 does not need to be installed in the cabinet 05, thereby saving space in the cabinet 05 and installation costs.

[0070] The above descriptions are only optional embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural changes made using the contents of the present invention's specification and drawings, or directly / indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cable management system, characterized in that: include: A plurality of traceable cables, each of which is provided with a radio frequency identification tag; a patch panel, including a plurality of ports; An RFID reader / writer is used to read the RFID tag on the current traceable cable to obtain tag information when the traceable cable is inserted into the port, and send the read tag information to the user terminal device; A user terminal device, wherein the user terminal device communicates with the radio frequency identification reader / writer through wireless communication; the user terminal device is used to receive and display the tag information sent by the radio frequency identification reader / writer and the port information input by the user for the user to confirm the pairing; The user terminal device is also used to associate and bind the label information with the port information and upload them to the server when it is triggered by the user to confirm that the current traceable cable is connected to the current port according to the preset network topology diagram.

2. The cable management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The RFID reader / writer device includes an RFID reader / writer circuit, a communication circuit and a battery, and the RFID reader / writer module is electrically connected to the communication module and the battery; The RFID read / write circuit is used to transmit a RF signal to the RFID tag to activate the RFID tag and receive a response signal reflected from the RFID tag; The communication circuit is used for communication connection between the radio frequency identification reading and writing device and the user terminal device; The battery is used to supply power to the radio frequency identification reading and writing circuit and the communication circuit.

3. The cable management system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The RFID reader / writer device includes an integrated machine; the integrated machine is used to read the RFID tag on the current traceable cable to obtain tag information when the traceable cable is inserted into the port, and send the read tag information to the user terminal device through wireless communication.

4. The cable management system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The RFID reader / writer device includes a Bluetooth reader / writer; the Bluetooth reader / writer is used to read the RFID tag on the current traceable cable to obtain tag information when the traceable cable is inserted into the port, and send the read tag information to the user terminal device via Bluetooth.

5. The cable management system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The radio frequency identification read-write circuit comprises: A radio frequency transmitter, used for generating and transmitting a radio frequency signal to the radio frequency identification tag to activate the radio frequency identification tag; A radio frequency receiver is used to receive the response signal reflected back from the radio frequency identification tag.

6. The cable management system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The RFID tag includes a sensing circuit, a RFID chip and an LED light, and the sensing circuit, the RFID chip and the LED light form a current loop; The induction circuit is used to generate current to drive the RFID chip when receiving the RFID signal sent by the RFID reader / writer; The radio frequency identification chip is used to light up the LED lamp when being driven.

7. The cable management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The traceable cables include traceable optical jumpers and traceable copper jumpers, and the patch panels include optical patch panels and copper patch panels; The port of the optical distribution frame matches the traceable optical jumper; The ports of the copper patch panel are matched with the traceable copper jumpers.

8. A cable management method, based on the cable management system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The method comprises: When the traceable cable is inserted into the port, the user terminal device obtains the tag information of the RFID tag currently set on the traceable cable and the port information of the current port; According to the acquired tag information and port information, the user terminal device is triggered by the user and sends a command to control the radio frequency identification tag on the current traceable cable to light up, so as to determine that the current traceable cable and the current port are connected according to the preset network topology diagram; Based on determining that the current traceable cable is connected to the current port according to a preset network topology diagram, the user terminal device associates and binds the acquired label information with the port information and uploads it to the server to obtain a cable management database.

9. The cable management method according to claim 8, characterized in that: The method further comprises: When the user terminal device receives a search instruction for a specified traceable cable from the user, it obtains and generates a search control instruction according to the label information of the specified traceable cable; The user terminal device sends the search control instruction to the RFID reader / writer to control the RFID reader / writer to search for the designated traceable cable according to the search control instruction and control the RFID tag of the searched designated traceable cable to light up.

10. A data center computer room, characterized in that: It comprises the cable management system and cabinet as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the radio frequency identification reading and writing device is arranged outside the cabinet.

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