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Computing rack-based virtual backplane for field replaceable units
Thomas E. Stewart,Richard Rogers,Yefim Gelfond,Russell Brovald +3 more
- 28 Feb 2013
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TL;DR: In this paper, a system for the management of rack-mounted field replaceable units (FRUs) is presented, which affords the enhanced availability and serviceability of FRUs provided by blade-based systems but in a manner that accommodates different types of FRU (e.g., in relation to form factors, functionality, power and cooling requirements, and/or the like).
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Abstract: A system for the management of rack-mounted field replaceable units (FRUs) that affords the enhanced availability and serviceability of FRUs provided by blade-based systems but in a manner that accommodates different types of FRUs (e.g., in relation to form factors, functionality, power and cooling requirements, and/or the like) installed within a rack or cabinet.
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