BMC IP Address Display via LED Binary Flashing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face inefficiency in obtaining Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) IP addresses during server setup or testing, as existing methods require the server to be turned on, wasting time and resources.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device with a processing unit and a unit identification LED that transforms address information into binary code and flashes lights to display it, allowing users to obtain BMC IP addresses without powering on the server.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If the server is turned on to obtain BMC IP Address via BIOS, then the address information can be obtained, but time and resources are wasted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring the address information display capability in the electronic device before it needs to be used. The device includes a processing unit and LED lights that are ready to display address information in binary code format without requiring the server to be powered on, thus saving time and resources while maintaining ease of operation
2Use of energy by stationary object
If the server is turned on to obtain BMC IP Address, then the address information is accessible, but energy is consumed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the address information display function from the main server system into a separate electronic device with processing unit and LED indicators. This extracted component can display the BMC IP address and other address information without requiring the entire server to be powered on, thereby reducing energy consumption while maintaining full access to the needed address information
3Productivity
If the server is turned on for simple experiments or tests, then BMC IP Address can be obtained, but manpower is wasted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary electronic device that mediates between the user and the server system. This intermediary device contains the necessary address information and can display it through LED lights in binary code, allowing users to obtain BMC IP addresses and other address information quickly for experiments and tests without the intermediary step of powering on the entire server
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables convenient and resource-efficient display of address information, such as BMC IP addresses, through flashing LED lights, facilitating experiments and tests without the need to turn on the server.
Implementation Method 1
An unit identification LED is used for flashing a light to show an address information
Data Source
AI summary
An address information showing method and an electronic device using the same are provided. The address information showing method includes the following steps. An address information is transformed to a binary code. A light of an unit identification LED is flashed to show the binary code.