Server Function Management System Balancing Power and Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
In a system with multiple servers, the varying load and power consumption across different server functions lead to instability and performance degradation due to uneven heat generation and power usage, making it difficult to efficiently manage resources.
Innovation Solution
A system with a microprocessor-based detection unit that monitors server operation status and a management unit that dynamically adjusts server functions to balance power consumption by determining changes in server operations based on detected statuses, ensuring that servers operate as needed to stabilize the system and optimize resource usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If servers operate with different functions and varying loads, then service diversity and functionality are improved, but power consumption and heat generation become unbalanced causing instability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic function assignment where servers can change their operational functions based on real-time power consumption levels and system conditions. The management device continuously monitors power usage and dynamically reassigns functions to maintain balance, allowing the system to adapt between service diversity and stability requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the operational parameters of servers by switching between different functions (web server, mail server, application server, database server) based on power consumption thresholds. This parameter change approach allows the same hardware to operate in different modes to balance overall system power usage and maintain stability.
2Reliability
If server functions are dynamically changed to balance power consumption, then operation stability is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a management device as an intermediary between servers and the control system. This management device handles the complexity of monitoring power consumption, determining function changes, and executing reassignments, thereby isolating the complexity from individual servers and simplifying overall system management.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements a feedback mechanism where the management device continuously monitors power consumption levels and automatically triggers function changes when thresholds are exceeded. This closed-loop feedback control stabilizes power distribution without requiring manual intervention, managing complexity through automated response.
3Productivity
If multiple server functions are concentrated in one rack, then resource utilization is improved, but heat generation and power consumption exceed rack capacity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent dynamically distributes server functions across multiple racks based on real-time power consumption monitoring. When a rack approaches its power capacity, the management device automatically reassigns functions to other racks, enabling flexible resource utilization that adapts to changing power availability and load conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system applies local quality control by monitoring and managing power consumption at the individual rack level. Each rack can have different power capacities and load characteristics, and the management device tailors function assignment to local conditions, optimizing resource utilization while respecting each rack's power constraints.
Data Source
AI summary
A system of the present invention includes a plurality of servers 111 and 112. Each of the servers is configured to operate as a given function of a plurality of functions as which the server can operate. The system includes: a detection unit 151 detecting the operation status of the server, and a management unit 152 determining change of a function as which the server operates depending on the operation status.