Interface module for combined delivery power, data, and cooling at a network device

In one embodiment, an apparatus includes an interface module for coupling a cable delivering combined power, data, and cooling to a network device. The interface module includes an electrical interface for receiving power for powering the network device, an optical transceiver for receiving optical...

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Main Authors Achkir, D. Brice, Twiss, Robert Gregory, Goergen, Joel Richard, Byers, Charles Calvin
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 02.06.2020
Subjects
BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
CABLES
CONDUCTORS
CONTROL OR REGULATING SYSTEMS IN GENERAL
CONTROLLING
ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
ELECTRICITY
FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS OF SUCH SYSTEMS
INSULATORS
MONITORING OR TESTING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SUCH SYSTEMS ORELEMENTS
OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS, OR APPARATUS
OPTICS
PHYSICS
REGULATING
SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR THEIR CONDUCTIVE, INSULATING ORDIELECTRIC PROPERTIES
TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHICCOMMUNICATION
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Summary:In one embodiment, an apparatus includes an interface module for coupling a cable delivering combined power, data, and cooling to a network device. The interface module includes an electrical interface for receiving power for powering the network device, an optical transceiver for receiving optical communications signals, a fluid interface for receiving coolant, and sensors for monitoring the power and cooling and providing information to a central network device delivering the combined power, data, and cooling.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201815942015