Dynamic MOP Generation for Data Center Infrastructure Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Data centers face challenges in maintaining accurate and up-to-date Methods of Procedure (MOPs) due to human error, with procedures often not reflecting real-time conditions or available resources, leading to inefficiencies and potential equipment failures.
Innovation Solution
A data center infrastructure management (DCIM) system that generates and maintains flexible, dynamic MOPs using real-time data from sensors and equipment conditions, allowing for automated updates and adaptation of procedures based on current states and resources.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If detailed MOPs are written and maintained manually, then procedure accuracy is improved, but time consumption and human error increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service by allowing the DCIM system to automatically generate, update, and maintain MOPs based on real-time equipment data and configuration information, eliminating the need for manual writing and updating of procedures while maintaining high accuracy
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical manual writing and maintenance process with an automated computer-based system that uses software algorithms to generate MOPs from equipment data, thereby reducing time consumption while preserving procedure accuracy
2Adaptability or versatility
If MOPs are updated manually, then procedure currency is improved, but system complexity and maintenance burden increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where real-time equipment data, configuration changes, and operational status automatically trigger updates to MOPs, ensuring procedures remain current without requiring manual system complexity management
Solution Approach 2:
The DCIM system performs self-maintenance by automatically updating its own MOP library based on current equipment configurations and operational data, eliminating the need for manual updates and reducing operational complexity
3Manufacturing precision
If comprehensive MOPs are maintained, then procedure completeness is improved, but availability of updated procedures decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system ensures continuous availability of updated procedures by operating continuously to monitor equipment status and automatically generate MOPs in real-time, eliminating gaps between procedure updates and availability
Solution Approach 2:
The automated system continuously maintains comprehensive MOPs through self-updates based on real-time data, ensuring both completeness and immediate availability without manual intervention delays
Data Source
AI summary
A computer-implemented system and method for generating and maintaining at least one data center procedure is provided. The system includes a communication network, a storage device configured to store a plurality of basic unit instructions, one or more of the basic unit instructions having at least one procedure identifier, at least one processor coupled to the storage device and the communication network, and one or more components executable by the at least one processor and collectively configured to receive at least one data value associated with a data center, select at least one procedure identifier based on the at least one data value, identify a plurality of basic unit instructions associated with the at least one procedure identifier, assemble a data center procedure from the plurality of identified basic unit instructions, and provide the data center procedure to a user interface.