Method and system for powering multiple computer platforms in symmetric configuration

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9583918
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12870831

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Techniques pertaining to powering multiple platforms with a minimum impact on air passage in a predefined environment are disclosed. Instead of connecting each of the platforms in a chassis to a power supply therein, the present invention uses what is referred to as cascading powering to power all platforms within minimum cable delivery. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a power supply is disposed between two groups of platforms and powers them at the same time. At least one of the platforms has a power connector located towards or near the power supply so that only a short cable is needed to power the platform.

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SUPER MICRO COMPUTER INC980 ROCK AVENUE SAN JOSE CA 95131

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Phan, Manhtien Morgan Hill, US 5 54

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