Information processing device, information processing method, and program

Abstract

This addresses a problem caused by having multiple uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) connected to the information processing unit, which are not configured for redundancy. [Solution] The information processing device comprises: a plurality of connection units that can be connected to a plurality of uninterruptible power supplies; an acquisition unit that acquires identification information of a plurality of uninterruptible power supplies from the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies connected to the plurality of connection units; a determination unit that determines whether the identification information of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies satisfies predetermined conditions; a control unit that outputs a warning message and does not enable the redundant configuration of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies if the identification information of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies does not satisfy predetermined conditions; and a display control unit that displays the warning message on a display unit.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a program.

Background Art

[0002] In an uninterruptible power supply system, even when a failure or the like occurs in the UPS (uninterruptible power supply device), it is necessary to continue supplying power from the UPS to the load. Therefore, a redundant uninterruptible power supply system using a plurality of UPSs has been configured. Patent Document 1 discloses a system for managing power supply from a plurality of UPSs to one or more electronic devices.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] When a redundant configuration is formed using a plurality of UPSs, for example, it is premised on being composed of only the same type of UPS. Since the specifications of UPSs are different for each type, if a redundant configuration is not formed with the same type of UPSs, there may be cases where a plurality of UPSs do not operate normally. If the user does not recognize the above-mentioned prerequisite conditions, a redundant configuration may be formed with a plurality of UPSs that are inappropriate as a redundant configuration, and troubles such as the plurality of UPSs not operating normally may occur.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a technology capable of avoiding a problem caused by a plurality of uninterruptible power supply devices that are inappropriate as a redundant configuration being connected to an information processing apparatus.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] An information processing device according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: a plurality of connection units that can be connected to a plurality of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS); an acquisition unit that acquires identification information of a plurality of UPS units from the plurality of UPS units connected to the plurality of connection units; a determination unit that determines whether the identification information of the plurality of UPS units satisfies predetermined conditions; a control unit that outputs a warning message and disables the redundant configuration of the plurality of UPS units if the identification information of the plurality of UPS units does not satisfy the predetermined conditions; and a display control unit that displays the warning message on a display unit. According to the above information processing device, if the identification information of a plurality of UPS units does not satisfy predetermined conditions, the redundant configuration of the plurality of UPS units is not enabled and a warning message is displayed on the display unit. This makes it possible to avoid problems caused by a plurality of UPS units that are not suitable for a redundant configuration being connected to the information processing device.

[0007] The identification information of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies is the model information of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies, and the predetermined condition includes at least one of the following: the model information of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies is the same, and the model information of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies is compatible. If the model information of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies is not the same, or if the model information of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies is not compatible, the redundant configuration of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies is not enabled, and a warning message is displayed on the display unit. This makes it possible to avoid malfunctions caused by the connection of a plurality of uninterruptible power supplies that are not suitable for a redundant configuration to the information processing device.

[0008] The warning message includes a message prompting the user to connect the multiple uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) to the multiple connection points so that the identification information of the multiple UPS units satisfies the predetermined conditions. This ensures that the multiple UPS units are connected to the multiple connection points so that the identification information of the multiple UPS units satisfies the predetermined conditions, thereby avoiding malfunctions caused by multiple UPS units being connected to the information processing device in a configuration that is not suitable for redundancy.

[0009] Each of the housings of the multiple uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) is marked with the respective serial number of the UPS. The acquisition unit acquires the serial numbers of the UPS from the UPS connected to the multiple connection units. The warning message includes the identification information and serial numbers of the UPS. The display control unit associates the identification information and serial numbers of the UPS with each other and displays the identification information and serial numbers of the UPS on the display unit. The user can accurately identify each of the UPS by checking the serial numbers on the housings of the UPS. The user can accurately understand the correspondence between the identification information and serial numbers of the UPS by visually inspecting the identification information and serial numbers of the UPS displayed on the display unit.

[0010] The display control unit highlights a portion of the serial numbers of the multiple uninterruptible power supplies. This allows the user to more accurately identify each of the multiple uninterruptible power supplies.

[0011] The acquisition unit acquires status information of the multiple uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) connected to the multiple connection units. The determination unit determines, based on the status information of the multiple UPS units, whether the status of the multiple UPS units satisfies a predetermined state. The control unit outputs the warning message and disables the redundant configuration of the multiple UPS units if the status of at least one of the multiple UPS units does not satisfy the predetermined state. The status information includes at least one of battery level information, battery degradation information, and failure information. If the status of the multiple UPS units does not satisfy the predetermined state, the redundant configuration of the multiple UPS units is disabled and the warning message is displayed on the display unit. This makes it possible to avoid malfunctions caused by an UPS unit that does not satisfy the predetermined state being connected to the information processing device.

[0012] Each of the housings of the multiple uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) is marked with the serial number of the UPS. The acquisition unit acquires the serial numbers of the UPS from the UPS connected to the multiple connection units, and the warning message includes the serial numbers of the UPS that do not meet the predetermined conditions. The user can accurately identify the serial numbers of the UPS that do not meet the predetermined conditions by visually checking the serial numbers of the UPS displayed on the display unit.

[0013] The display control unit highlights a portion of the serial number of the uninterruptible power supply that does not meet the predetermined conditions. This allows the user to more accurately identify the uninterruptible power supply that does not meet the predetermined conditions.

[0014] The present invention can also be understood as an information processing method in which a computer performs at least a part of the above processing, an information processing method including at least a part of the above processing, a program for causing a computer to perform at least a part of the above processing, or a computer-readable recording medium that non-temporarily stores such a program. It can also be understood as an information processing system including at least a part of the above processing. Each of the above configurations and processes is technical As long as no contradictions arise, these can be combined to constitute the present invention. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] According to the present invention, it is possible to avoid problems caused by multiple uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) that are not suitable for a redundant configuration being connected to an information processing device. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0016] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an uninterruptible power supply system. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a functional configuration diagram of the information processing device. [Figure 3]FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation flow of the information processing apparatus. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation flow of the information processing apparatus.

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0017] Hereinafter, application examples and embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings. The application examples and embodiments shown below are one aspect of the present application and do not limit the scope of rights of the present application.

[0018] <Application Example> FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of the uninterruptible power supply system 1. The uninterruptible power supply system 1 includes an information processing apparatus 10 and a plurality of UPSs (Uninterruptible Power Supply) 20 (20A, 20B). The UPS 20 is an example of an uninterruptible power supply device. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the UPSs 20A and 20B are shown, but the number of the UPSs 20 is not limited to this example. A plurality of UPSs 20 are connected to the information processing apparatus 10 in parallel.

[0019] The information processing apparatus 10 includes a plurality of power supply units 11 (11A, 11B). The power supply unit 11 is an example of a connection part. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the information processing apparatus 10 includes the power supply units 11A and 11B, but the number of the power supply units 11 is not limited to this example. The UPS 20A is connected to the power supply unit 11A of the information processing apparatus 10, and the UPS 20B is connected to the power supply unit 11B of the information processing apparatus 10. The information processing apparatus 10 operates by the power supplied through one or a plurality of UPSs 20.

[0020] UPS20A and 20B execute various operations according to the control by the information processing apparatus 10. Power is supplied to UPS20A and 20B from the commercial AC power supply 30. UPS20A supplies the power from the commercial AC power supply 30 to the information processing apparatus 10. UPS20A includes a battery 21A and stores the power from the commercial AC power supply 30 in the battery 21A. When the supply of power from the commercial AC power supply 30 stops due to a power outage or the like, UPS20A supplies the power stored in the battery 21A to the information processing apparatus 10. UPS20B supplies the power from the commercial AC power supply 30 to the information processing apparatus 10. UPS20B includes a battery 21B and stores the power from the commercial AC power supply 30 in the battery 21B. When the supply of power from the commercial AC power supply 30 stops due to a power outage or the like, UPS20B supplies the power stored in the battery 21B to the information processing apparatus 10.

[0021] By enabling the redundant configuration (function of the redundant configuration) of the plurality of UPS20s, in the uninterruptible power supply system 1, for example, the following processing is performed. The following processing is an example and is not limited to these processings. When the supply of power from the commercial AC power supply 30 stops due to a power outage or the like, while the power stored in the batteries 21A and 21B is being supplied to the information processing apparatus 10, the information processing apparatus 10 shuts down the information processing apparatus 10. When the power supply unit 11A stops due to a failure or the like, or when UPS20A stops due to a failure or the like, while the power stored in the battery 21B is being supplied to the information processing apparatus 10, the information processing apparatus 10 shuts down the information processing apparatus 10. When the power supply unit 11B stops due to a failure or the like, or when UPS20B stops due to a failure or the like, while the power stored in the battery 21A is being supplied to the information processing apparatus 10, the information processing apparatus 10 shuts down the information processing apparatus 10. While the power stored in the battery 21A is being supplied to the information processing apparatus 10, the information processing apparatus 10 shuts down the information processing apparatus 10.

[0022] The information processing device 10 obtains identification information for multiple UPS20s connected to multiple power supply units 11. The identification information for multiple UPS20s is the model information for the multiple UPS20s. The identification information for each UPS20 is pre-stored in the memory of each UPS20. The information processing device 10 determines whether the identification information for the multiple UPS20s satisfies predetermined conditions. The predetermined conditions include at least one of the following: the model information for the multiple UPS20s is the same, and the model information for the multiple UPS20s is compatible.

[0023] The information processing device 10 outputs a warning message and does not enable the redundant configuration of the multiple UPS20s if the identification information of the multiple UPS20s does not meet predetermined conditions. The warning message may include a message prompting the user to connect the multiple UPS20s to the multiple power supply units 11 so that the identification information of the multiple UPS20s meets predetermined conditions. The information processing device 10 displays the warning message on a display unit such as a display.

[0024] Multiple UPS units 20 perform various operations in accordance with various commands (control signals) from the information processing unit 10. If the multiple UPS units 20 are of the same model, the types of commands are the same. Therefore, assuming that the multiple UPS units 20 are of the same model, the information processing unit 10 sends various commands to the multiple UPS units 20. On the other hand, if the multiple UPS units 20 are of different models, the types of commands will be different. Therefore, if multiple UPS units 20 of different models are connected to multiple power supply units 11, there is a possibility that the multiple UPS units 20 of different models may not operate correctly.

[0025] Assuming that the capacities of the multiple batteries 21 are the same, the information processing device 10 manages the shutdown schedule for the information processing device 10 in the event that the power supply from the commercial AC power source 30 is interrupted due to a power outage or the like. Assuming that the capacities of the multiple batteries 21 are the same, the information processing device 10 manages the shutdown schedule for the information processing device 10 in the event that the power supply unit 11A is stopped due to a malfunction or the like. Assuming that the capacities of the multiple batteries 21 are the same, the information processing device 10 manages the shutdown schedule for the information processing device 10 in the event that the power supply unit 11B is stopped due to a malfunction or the like. If the multiple UPS 20s are of different models, the capacities of the multiple batteries 21 may differ. If the capacities of the multiple batteries 21 differ, the information processing device 10 cannot properly manage the shutdown schedule for the information processing device 10. For example, the power supplied to the information processing device 10 may be cut off before the shutdown of the information processing device 10 is complete.

[0026] If the identification information of multiple UPS20s does not meet the predetermined conditions, the redundant configuration of the multiple UPS20s will not be enabled, and a warning message will be displayed on the display unit. This makes it possible to avoid malfunctions caused by multiple UPS20s that are not suitable for a redundant configuration being connected to the information processing device 10.

[0027] <Description of Embodiments> The information processing device 10 may be configured using dedicated equipment or a general-purpose computer. The information processing device 10 may be, for example, a personal computer or a server computer. In this embodiment, the information processing device 10 is configured by installing multiple UPS 20 management software programs (management tools) on a personal computer or a server computer.

[0028] The information processing device 10 includes a processor, memory, storage, display device (display), The system is equipped with hardware resources such as input devices and network interfaces. The processor may be a general-purpose processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or MPU (Micro Processing Unit), or a dedicated processor. The processor may be configured as a single circuit or as a combination of multiple independent circuits. The memory may be RAM (Random Access Memory). The storage may be a non-volatile storage device such as ROM (Read Only Memory) or flash memory. The input device may be, for example, a mouse, keyboard, or touch panel. The network interface may be, for example, a Universal Serial Bus (USB). The information processing device 10 communicates with multiple UPS 20s via the network interface.

[0029] Figure 2 is a functional configuration diagram of the information processing device 10. The information processing device 10 comprises an acquisition unit 110, a determination unit 120, a control unit (setting unit) 130, a display control unit 140, and a display unit 150. Not all of the components of the information processing device 10 shown in Figure 2 are essential, and components of the information processing device 10 may be added or removed as appropriate. In addition, at least some of the functions of the information processing device 10 may be implemented by a computer on the cloud.

[0030] The acquisition unit 110 acquires identification information of multiple UPS20s from multiple UPS20s connected to multiple power supply units 11. The identification information of multiple UPS20s is the model information of the multiple UPS20s. The model information may be numbers or letters. The model information may be a string containing numbers and letters. The model information may be a string containing numbers, letters and symbols.

[0031] The determination unit 120 determines whether the identification information of multiple UPS20s satisfies predetermined conditions. The control unit 130 enables the redundant configuration of the multiple UPS20s if the identification information of the multiple UPS20s satisfies predetermined conditions. If the identification information of the multiple UPS20s does not satisfy predetermined conditions, the control unit 130 outputs a warning message and does not enable the redundant configuration function of the multiple UPS20s. The display control unit 140 displays the warning message output by the control unit 130 on the display unit 150. The display unit 150 displays various information and data. The display unit 150 is, for example, a display. The display unit 150 may be an external display independent of the information processing device 10.

[0032] An example of the operation of the information processing device 10 will be explained using Figures 3 and 4. Figures 3 and 4 are flowcharts showing the flow of an example of the operation of the information processing device 10.

[0033] The flowchart shown in Figure 3 will be explained. In step S101, the acquisition unit 110 acquires the identification information of multiple UPS20s. The acquisition unit 110 sends commands to the multiple UPS20s connected to the multiple power supply units 11 and acquires the identification information of each UPS20 from each of the multiple UPS20s. The identification information of each UPS20 is pre-stored in the memory of each UPS20.

[0034] In step S101, the acquisition unit 110 may acquire the serial numbers of multiple UPS20s. The serial number of a UPS20 is a unique identifier, and each is assigned a different number. The serial number of each UPS20 is pre-stored in the memory of each UPS20. The acquisition unit 110 sends commands to the multiple UPS20s connected to the multiple power supply units 11 and acquires the identification information of each UPS20 from each of the multiple UPS20s.

[0035] In step S102, the determination unit 120 determines whether the identification information of the multiple UPS20s satisfies predetermined conditions. The predetermined conditions are that the identification information (model information) of the multiple UPS20s is the same, and that the identification information (model information) of the multiple UPS20s is compatible. It includes at least one of the following.

[0036] The identification information for multiple UPS20s is the model information for multiple UPS20s. If the model information for multiple UPS20s is the same, the type of command sent from the information processing device 10 to the multiple UPS20s is the same, and the capacity of the multiple batteries 21 is the same. If the model information for multiple UPS20s is the same, the multiple UPS20s connected to the multiple power supply units 11 will operate normally.

[0037] If the model information of multiple UPS20s is compatible, the type of command sent from the information processing device 10 to the multiple UPS20s will be the same, and the capacity of the multiple batteries 21 will be the same. If the model information of multiple UPS20s is compatible, the multiple UPS20s connected to the multiple power supply units 11 will operate normally. For example, if the model information of UPS20A is "ABCD" and the model information of UPS20B is "ABCD-1", the determination unit 120 may determine that the model information of the multiple UPS20s is compatible.

[0038] If the identification information of multiple UPS20s satisfies the predetermined conditions (step S102: YES), the process proceeds to step S103. If the identification information of multiple UPS20s does not satisfy the predetermined conditions (step S102: NO), the process proceeds to step S104.

[0039] In step S103, the control unit 130 enables the redundant configuration of the multiple UPS20s. In step S104, the control unit 130 outputs a warning message and does not enable the redundant configuration of the multiple UPS20s. The warning message includes a message prompting the connection of the multiple UPS20s to the multiple power supply units 11 so that the identification information of the multiple UPS20s satisfies predetermined conditions. The warning message may include the identification information of the multiple UPS20s and the serial numbers of the multiple UPS20s.

[0040] In step S105, the display control unit 140 displays a warning message on the display unit 150. The display control unit 140 may associate the model information of the UPS20 with the serial number of the UPS20 and display the identification information of multiple UPS20s and the serial numbers of multiple UPS20s on the display unit 150.

[0041] Each of the multiple UPS20 enclosures is marked with its own serial number. The serial number may also be printed on a label attached to each of the multiple UPS20 enclosures. For example, if the identification information (model information) of multiple UPS20s is the same, the enclosures of the multiple UPS20s will have the same shape, so a user cannot accurately distinguish between the multiple UPS20s by visually inspecting the enclosures. A user can accurately distinguish between the multiple UPS20s by checking the serial number attached to each of the multiple UPS20 enclosures. The display unit 150 displays the identification information of multiple UPS20s and the serial numbers of multiple UPS20s in correspondence. By visually inspecting the identification information and serial numbers of multiple UPS20s displayed on the display unit 150, a user can accurately understand the correspondence between the identification information and serial numbers of multiple UPS20s. A user can identify UPS20s of the same model or UPS20s of different models by checking the serial number attached to each of the multiple UPS20 enclosures.

[0042] The display control unit 140 may highlight parts of the serial numbers of multiple UPS units displayed on the display unit 150. For example, the display control unit 140 may highlight the parts that differ between the serial number of UPS20A and the serial number of UPS20B. The display control unit 140 may display the identical parts of the serial number of UPS20A and the serial number of UPS20B in black, and highlight the differing parts of the serial number of UPS20A and the serial number of UPS20B in red. The user can see the differences in the serial numbers of multiple UPS20 units. This allows users to understand the individual components. This enables them to have a more accurate understanding of each of the multiple UPS20 units.

[0043] If the identification information of multiple UPS20s does not meet the predetermined conditions, the redundant configuration of the multiple UPS20s is not enabled, and a warning message is displayed on the display unit 150. This prevents malfunctions caused by multiple UPS20s being connected to the information processing device 10 that are not suitable for redundant configuration. Therefore, malfunctions of multiple UPS20s can be suppressed, and problems with the information processing device 10 can be suppressed.

[0044] For example, even if the user is unaware of the prerequisites, a warning message can be displayed on the display unit 150, allowing the user to recognize that the prerequisites are not met and take appropriate action, such as replacing the UPS 20. The prerequisites are, for example, that the multiple UPS 20s connected to the multiple power supply units 11 are of the same model, or that the models of the multiple UPS 20s connected to the multiple power supply units 11 are compatible.

[0045] When a user purchases each UPS20, its identification information is pre-stored in the UPS20's memory. Therefore, the user does not need to input or register the identification information of each UPS20 with the management software. This prevents users from entering incorrect serial numbers for each UPS20. When a user purchases each UPS20, the casing of each UPS20 is marked with a serial number, and this serial number is pre-stored in the UPS20's memory. Therefore, the user does not need to register the serial number of each UPS20 with the management software. This prevents users from entering incorrect serial numbers for each UPS20. The management software can manage each UPS20 based on the accurate information stored in the memory of each UPS20.

[0046] The flowchart shown in Figure 4 will be explained. In step S201, the acquisition unit 110 acquires status information of multiple UPS20s. The acquisition unit 110 sends commands to multiple UPS20s connected to multiple power supply units 11 and acquires status information of each of the multiple UPS20s. The status information of the UPS20s includes at least one of the UPS20's battery level information, battery degradation information, and fault information.

[0047] In step S201, the acquisition unit 110 may acquire the serial numbers of multiple UPS20s. The serial number of a UPS20 is a unique identifier, and each is assigned a different number. The serial number of each UPS20 is pre-stored in the memory of each UPS20. The acquisition unit 110 sends commands to the multiple UPS20s connected to the multiple power supply units 11 and acquires the serial number of each UPS20 from each of the multiple UPS20s.

[0048] In step S202, the determination unit 120 diagnoses the status of the multiple UPS20s based on the status information of the multiple UPS20s and determines whether the status of the multiple UPS20s satisfies a predetermined state.

[0049] If the status of multiple UPS20s satisfies a predetermined condition (step S202: YES), the process proceeds to step S203. If the status of at least one of the multiple UPS20s does not satisfy a predetermined condition (step S202: NO), the process proceeds to step S204.

[0050] The determination unit 120 may determine that the state of the multiple UPSs 20 does not meet the predetermined state if the remaining battery level of at least one of the multiple UPSs 20 is below a predetermined amount. Each UPS 20 may send information indicating the remaining charge of each battery 21 to the acquisition unit 110. Based on the information indicating the remaining charge of each battery 21, the determination unit 120 may determine whether the remaining charge of each battery 21 is below a predetermined amount.

[0051] The determination unit 120 may determine that the state of the multiple UPSs 20 does not meet a predetermined state if at least one battery 21 of the multiple UPSs 20 is degraded. Each UPS 20 may send information indicating the degradation state of each battery 21 to the acquisition unit 110. The determination unit 120 may determine whether each battery 21 is degraded or not based on the information indicating the degradation state of each battery 21.

[0052] The determination unit 120 may determine that the state of the multiple UPS20s does not meet a predetermined condition if at least one of the multiple UPS20s is faulty. Each UPS20 may send information indicating the fault status of each UPS20 to the acquisition unit 110. The determination unit 120 may determine whether each UPS20 is faulty or not based on the information indicating the fault status of each UPS20.

[0053] In step S203, the control unit 130 enables the redundant configuration of the multiple UPS20s. In step S204, the control unit 130 outputs a warning message and does not enable the redundant configuration of the multiple UPS20s.

[0054] The warning message may include the serial number of a UPS20 that does not meet the specified conditions. The warning message may also include a message indicating that there is a UPS20 that does not meet the specified conditions. The warning message may include the serial number of a UPS20 whose battery 21 is low. The warning message may also include a message prompting the user to charge the battery 21 of the UPS20. The warning message may include the serial number of a UPS20 whose battery 21 is degraded. The warning message may also include a message prompting the user to replace the battery 21 of the UPS20. The warning message may include the serial number of a UPS20 that is malfunctioning. The warning message may also include a message prompting the user to replace the UPS20. The warning message may include identification information and serial numbers of multiple UPS20s.

[0055] In step S205, the display control unit 140 displays a warning message on the display unit 150. The display control unit 140 may associate the identification information of a UPS 20 with the serial number of a UPS 20 and display the identification information and serial numbers of multiple UPS 20s on the display unit 150.

[0056] Each of the multiple UPS20 enclosures is marked with its own serial number. The serial numbers of the UPS20s may also be printed on labels attached to the enclosures of the multiple UPS20s. For example, if the identification information (model information) of multiple UPS20s is the same, the enclosures of the multiple UPS20s will have the same shape, and therefore, a user cannot accurately distinguish between the multiple UPS20s by visually inspecting the enclosures. A user can accurately distinguish between the multiple UPS20s by checking the serial numbers attached to the enclosures of the multiple UPS20s. Warning messages include the serial numbers of UPS20s that do not meet the predetermined conditions. A user can accurately identify the serial numbers of UPS20s that do not meet the predetermined conditions by visually inspecting the serial numbers of UPS20s displayed on the display unit 150. A user can identify UPS20s that do not meet the predetermined conditions by comparing the serial numbers of UPS20s displayed on the display unit 150 with the serial numbers attached to the enclosures of the multiple UPS20s.

[0057] If the status of multiple UPS20s does not meet the predetermined conditions, the redundant configuration of the multiple UPS20s is not enabled, and a warning message is displayed on the display unit 150. This prevents malfunctions caused by UPS20s that do not meet the predetermined conditions being connected to the information processing device 10.

[0058] The display control unit 140 may highlight a portion of the serial number of the UPS20 that does not meet the predetermined conditions displayed on the display unit 150. For example, the display control unit 140 may highlight the serial number of the UPS20A. The display control unit 140 may highlight the parts that differ between the serial number of UPS20A and the serial number of UPS20B. The display control unit 140 may display the identical parts of the serial number of UPS20A and the serial number of UPS20B in black, and highlight the differing parts of the serial number of UPS20A and the serial number of UPS20B in red. The user can understand the differences in the serial numbers of multiple UPS20s. This allows the user to more accurately identify each of the multiple UPS20s by checking the serial numbers attached to the housings of the multiple UPS20s.

[0059] A modified version of the flowchart shown in Figure 4 will be explained. In step S201, the acquisition unit 110 acquires identification information and status information of the multiple UPS20s. In step S202, the determination unit 120 determines whether the identification information of the multiple UPS20s satisfies predetermined conditions. In step S202, the determination unit 120 diagnoses the status of the multiple UPS20s based on the status information of the multiple UPS20s and determines whether the status of the multiple UPS20s satisfies predetermined conditions.

[0060] If the identification information of multiple UPS20s satisfies the predetermined conditions and the state of multiple UPS20s satisfies the predetermined state (step S202: YES), the process proceeds to step S203. If the identification information of multiple UPS20s does not satisfy the predetermined conditions (step S202: NO), the process proceeds to step S204. If the state of at least one of the multiple UPS20s does not satisfy the predetermined state (step S202: NO), the process proceeds to step S204.

[0061] In step S203, the control unit 130 enables the redundant configuration function of the multiple UPS20s. In step S204, the control unit 130 outputs a warning message and does not enable the redundant configuration function of the multiple UPS20s. In step S205, the warning message is displayed on the display unit 150.

[0062] The present invention can also be understood as an information processing method in which a computer performs at least a part of each of the above processes (each of the above steps), an information processing method including at least a part of the above processes, a program for causing a computer to perform at least a part of the above processes, or a computer-readable recording medium that non-temporarily stores such a program. It can also be understood as an information processing system including at least a part of the above processes. Each of the above configurations and processes can be combined with each other to constitute the present invention, provided that no technical inconsistencies arise.

[0063] <Note 1> Multiple connection points (11) that can be connected to multiple uninterruptible power supplies (20), An acquisition unit (110) that acquires identification information of the multiple uninterruptible power supplies (20) from the multiple uninterruptible power supplies (20) connected to the multiple connection units (11), A determination unit (120) that determines whether the identification information of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies (20) satisfies predetermined conditions, If the identification information of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies (20) does not satisfy the predetermined conditions, the control unit (130) outputs a warning message and does not enable the redundant configuration of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies (20), A display control unit (140) that displays the aforementioned warning message on a display unit (150), An information processing device (10) equipped with the following. <Note 2> The identification information of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies (20) is the model information of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies (20), The predetermined conditions are that the model information of the multiple uninterruptible power supplies (20) is the same, and that the model information of the multiple uninterruptible power supplies (20) is compatible. At least one of them is included. The information processing device (10) described in Appendix 1. <Note 3> The warning message includes a message prompting the user to connect the multiple uninterruptible power supplies (20) to the multiple connection points (11) such that the identification information of the multiple uninterruptible power supplies (20) satisfies the predetermined conditions. Information processing device (10) as described in Appendix 1 or 2. <Note 4> The housings of the multiple uninterruptible power supplies (20) are marked with the respective serial numbers of the multiple uninterruptible power supplies (20). The acquisition unit (110) acquires the serial numbers of the multiple uninterruptible power supplies (20) connected to the multiple connection units (11), The warning message includes the identification information of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies (20) and the serial numbers of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies (20), The display control unit (140) associates the identification information of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies (20) with the serial numbers of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies (20), and displays the identification information of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies (20) and the serial numbers of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies (20) on the display unit. An information processing device (10) described in any one of the appendices 1 to 3. <Note 5> The display control unit (140) highlights a portion of the serial numbers of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies (20). Information processing device (10) as described in Appendix 4. <Note 6> The acquisition unit (110) acquires status information of the multiple uninterruptible power supplies (20) connected to the multiple connection units (11), The determination unit (120) determines, based on the status information of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies (20), whether the state of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies (20) satisfies a predetermined state. The control unit (130) outputs the warning message and does not enable the redundant configuration of the multiple uninterruptible power supplies (20) if the state of at least one of the multiple uninterruptible power supplies (20) does not satisfy the predetermined state. An information processing device (10) described in any one of the appendices 1 to 5. <Note 7> The aforementioned status information includes at least one of battery level information, battery degradation information, and fault information. Information processing device (10) as described in Appendix 6. <Note 8> The housings of the multiple uninterruptible power supplies (20) are marked with the respective serial numbers of the multiple uninterruptible power supplies (20). The acquisition unit (110) acquires the serial numbers of the multiple uninterruptible power supplies (20) connected to the multiple connection units (11), The warning message includes the serial number of the uninterruptible power supply (20) that does not meet the predetermined conditions. Information processing device (10) as described in Appendix 6 or 7. <Note 9> The display control unit (140) highlights a portion of the serial number of the uninterruptible power supply (20) that does not satisfy the predetermined state. Information processing device (10) as described in Appendix 8. <Note 10> Computers An acquisition step of acquiring identification information of a plurality of uninterruptible power supplies (20) connected to a plurality of connection parts (11) of an information processing device (10), A determination step of determining whether the identification information of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies (20) satisfies predetermined conditions, A control step in which, if the identification information of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies (20) does not satisfy the predetermined conditions, a warning message is output and the redundant configuration of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies (20) is not enabled, A display control step of displaying the warning message on the display unit (150), An information processing method that performs the following. <Note 11> On the computer, An acquisition step of acquiring identification information of a plurality of uninterruptible power supplies (20) connected to a plurality of connection parts (11) of an information processing device (10), A determination step of determining whether the identification information of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies (20) satisfies predetermined conditions, A control step in which, if the identification information of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies (20) does not satisfy the predetermined conditions, a warning message is output and the redundant configuration of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies (20) is not enabled, A display control step of displaying the warning message on the display unit (150), A program to execute. 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[0064] 1: Uninterruptible Power Supply System 10: Information Processing Devices 11, 11A, 11B: Power supply units 20:UPS 21, 21A, 21B: Battery 30: Commercial AC power supply 110: Acquisition Department 120: Judgment section 130: Control Unit 140: Display Control Unit 150: Display section

Claims

1. Multiple connection points that can be connected to multiple uninterruptible power supplies, An acquisition unit that acquires identification information of the multiple uninterruptible power supplies from the multiple uninterruptible power supplies connected to the multiple connection parts, A determination unit that determines whether the identification information of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies satisfies predetermined conditions, If the identification information of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies does not satisfy the predetermined conditions, the control unit outputs a warning message and does not enable the redundant configuration of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies. A display control unit that displays the warning message on the display unit, An information processing device equipped with the following features.

2. The identification information of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies is the model information of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies, The predetermined conditions include at least one of the following: the model information of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies is the same, and the model information of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies is interchangeable. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1.

3. The warning message includes a message prompting the user to connect the multiple uninterruptible power supplies to the multiple connection points such that the identification information of the multiple uninterruptible power supplies satisfies the predetermined conditions. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1.

4. Each of the housings of the aforementioned multiple uninterruptible power supplies is marked with the respective serial number of the multiple uninterruptible power supplies. The acquisition unit acquires the serial numbers of the multiple uninterruptible power supplies from the multiple uninterruptible power supplies connected to the multiple connection units, The warning message includes the identification information of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies and the serial numbers of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies, The display control unit associates the identification information of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies with the serial numbers of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies, and displays the identification information of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies and the serial numbers of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies on the display unit. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1.

5. The display control unit highlights a portion of the serial numbers of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies. The information processing apparatus according to claim 4.

6. The acquisition unit acquires status information of the multiple uninterruptible power supplies from the multiple uninterruptible power supplies connected to the multiple connection units, The determination unit determines, based on the status information of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies, whether the state of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies satisfies a predetermined state. The control unit outputs the warning message and does not enable the redundant configuration of the multiple uninterruptible power supplies if the state of at least one of the multiple uninterruptible power supplies does not satisfy the predetermined state. An information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

7. The aforementioned status information includes at least one of battery level information, battery degradation information, and fault information. The information processing apparatus according to claim 6.

8. Each of the housings of the aforementioned multiple uninterruptible power supplies is marked with the respective serial number of the multiple uninterruptible power supplies. The acquisition unit acquires the serial numbers of the multiple uninterruptible power supplies from the multiple uninterruptible power supplies connected to the multiple connection units, The warning message includes the serial number of the uninterruptible power supply that does not meet the predetermined conditions. The information processing apparatus according to claim 6.

9. The display control unit highlights a portion of the serial number of the uninterruptible power supply that does not satisfy the predetermined state. The information processing apparatus according to claim 8.

10. Computers An acquisition step of acquiring identification information of multiple uninterruptible power supplies from multiple uninterruptible power supplies connected to multiple connection parts of an information processing device, A determination step of determining whether the identification information of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies satisfies predetermined conditions, If the identification information of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies does not satisfy the predetermined conditions, a control step is performed to output a warning message and not enable the redundant configuration of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies. A display control step of displaying the warning message on the display unit, An information processing method that performs the following.

11. On the computer, An acquisition step of acquiring identification information of multiple uninterruptible power supplies from multiple uninterruptible power supplies connected to multiple connection parts of an information processing device, A determination step of determining whether the identification information of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies satisfies predetermined conditions, If the identification information of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies does not satisfy the predetermined conditions, a control step is performed to output a warning message and not enable the redundant configuration of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies. A display control step of displaying the warning message on the display unit, A program to execute.

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