AI Configuration System for Information Handling Networks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Configuring complex collections of information handling systems is challenging due to variations in hardware and software components, requiring different connections and protocols, and existing methods lack efficiency in ensuring proper interconnection and validation.
Innovation Solution
A system that uses AI and deep learning to analyze graphic representations of information handling systems, determining appropriate configurations and providing user and device instructions for seamless connection and validation, leveraging computer vision and neural networks to understand system topologies and communicate configuration instructions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual configuration methods are used for complex collections of information handling systems, then flexibility in handling different hardware and software components is maintained, but configuration time increases from hours to days and complexity of the process increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary system comprising a processor and memory that automatically generates configuration data and instructions between the graphic representation input and the information handling systems. This intermediary translates visual diagrams into actionable configuration commands, reducing manual effort and configuration time while managing complexity through automated processing.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical configuration processes with an automated computer-based system. Instead of manually connecting and configuring each information handling system component, the system uses automated generation of configuration data and transmission of instructions to electronically configure systems, significantly reducing configuration time from days to hours.
2Manufacturing precision
If detailed manual configuration instructions are provided for each information handling system, then accuracy of interconnection is improved, but time required for configuration increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary actions by automatically generating configuration data and connection instructions before the actual configuration process. The system analyzes the graphic representation, determines required connections and configurations, and prepares all necessary instructions in advance, ensuring accuracy while eliminating time-consuming manual steps during the actual configuration execution.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables the information handling systems to self-configure by receiving automated instructions from the configuration system. Each system component can autonomously apply the generated configuration data and connection instructions, eliminating the need for manual intervention while maintaining high accuracy in interconnections and configurations.
3Reliability
If comprehensive validation of system configurations is performed, then reliability of the complex collection is improved, but additional time and computational resources are consumed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the system automatically validates generated configuration data and connection instructions before and during the configuration process. The validation system provides feedback on configuration correctness, allowing for immediate correction of errors and ensuring high reliability without requiring extensive manual validation time, as the automated feedback loop efficiently identifies and resolves issues.
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AI summary
A topology configuration system receives a graphic representation comprising object images of information handling systems to be configured for operating as a complex collection of information handling systems, uses artificial intelligence and deep learning to analyze images on the graphic representation and determine specific information handling systems present in the complex collection of information handling systems. A requirement list is used to create a configuration job. Sets of user instructions are sent to a user to guide the user and sets of device instructions are sent to each information handling system so that the user can configure the plurality of information handling systems to operate as the complex collection of information handling systems. Validation packets may be sent to each information handling system to confirm the complex collection of information handling systems is set up quickly and with little or no troubleshooting.