Embedded Client Module for Bidirectional Data Center Connectivity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Cloud-based data center management systems face challenges with one-way communication channels hindered by firewalls, proxies, and complex network setups, necessitating an always-connected, bidirectional connection to manage data center assets securely in real-time.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a connectivity management system with an embedded data center asset client module that establishes a connection with a connectivity management system aggregator, enabling secure, bi-directional communication between data center assets and the management system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If cloud-based management systems use traditional one-way communication channels, then system security is maintained through firewalls and proxies, but real-time bidirectional connectivity and ease of operation are hindered
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an embedded client module as an intermediary component within the data center asset that facilitates bidirectional communication. This module acts as a local proxy that enables the management system to communicate with the asset through existing firewall and proxy infrastructure, eliminating the need for complex network reconfiguration while maintaining security policies.
Solution Approach 2:
The communication system is segmented into multiple components: the embedded client module within the data center asset, the management system, and the existing firewall/proxy infrastructure. This segmentation allows each component to operate independently with defined interfaces, simplifying the overall system architecture and reducing configuration complexity.
2Reliability
If embedded client modules are deployed in data center assets, then real-time bidirectional connectivity is achieved, but device complexity and resource consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The embedded client module is designed to perform multiple functions: establishing bidirectional communication channels, managing connection states, handling data transmission, and coordinating with the management system. By consolidating these functions into a single multi-functional module, the patent reduces overall system complexity while improving connectivity reliability.
3Productivity
If bidirectional communication channels are established through firewalls and proxies, then security is maintained, but communication speed and productivity are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The embedded client module performs preliminary actions by pre-establishing communication channels and pre-configuring data transmission paths before actual management operations begin. This preparation work reduces the need for repeated authentication and channel establishment, thereby improving transmission efficiency and reducing communication overhead during productive operations.
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AI summary
A system, method, and computer-readable medium for performing a data center connectivity management operation. The connectivity management operation includes: providing a data center asset with and an embedded data center asset client module; establishing a connection between the embedded data center asset client module and a connectivity management system, the connectivity management system comprising a connectivity management system aggregator; and, communicating between the embedded data center asset client module and the connectivity management system.