Network Power Data Commands for Selective Unit Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing computing environments lack efficient mechanisms to obtain and utilize power consumption data from network devices and components, which hampers optimal device functioning and resource management.
Innovation Solution
A computer program product and method to facilitate the obtaining of power consumption data by building and sending a command from a host device to a network device, enabling the network device to request and provide power consumption data of selected units, such as network devices and components like optical transceivers, power supply units, and fans.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If no mechanism is provided to obtain power consumption data, then device complexity is reduced, but power management capability and resource utilization deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary command structure that enables power consumption data retrieval without requiring complex integrated power management systems. The command acts as a mediator between the control program and the receiving device, allowing standardized data requests while maintaining system simplicity. This resolves the contradiction by providing power management capability through a lightweight intermediary mechanism rather than complex built-in systems.
2Measurement precision
If power consumption data is obtained for all units, then measurement completeness is improved, but data transmission time and processing overhead increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by allowing selective retrieval of power consumption data based on specific unit identifiers included in the command. Instead of uniformly collecting data from all units, the system retrieves data only from the specific units identified in the command, optimizing the balance between data completeness and transmission efficiency. This resolves the contradiction by making data retrieval targeted rather than comprehensive.
3Measurement precision
If detailed power consumption data is collected, then resource management accuracy is improved, but information processing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments power consumption data retrieval into discrete, unit-specific requests rather than attempting to collect and process all data simultaneously. The command structure allows for individual unit identification and separate data retrieval, breaking down the complex task of power management into manageable segments. This resolves the contradiction by reducing processing complexity through segmentation while maintaining resource management accuracy.
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AI summary
A receiving network device obtains a command built to enable a control program of a device coupled to the receiving network device to obtain power consumption data of one or more selected units of a network. The command includes an indication of the one or more selected units for which the power consumption data is to be obtained. The receiving network device obtains the power consumption data of the one or more selected units indicated by the command and provides a response to the request for the power consumption data of the one or more selected units.