Intel Corporation

Radisys Corporation

Christopher D Lucero

Javier Leija

Christopher A Gonzales

James C Shipley

Richard J Takahashi

Michael J McGrath

Marcin Spoczynski

Arthur L Gaudette

Daire Healy

James C Shiplev

A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, an apparatus, and a computer-implemented method. The computer-readable storage medium is of an edge computing system and is to identify a target edge node for deployment of a workload thereon. The computer-readable storage medium further comprises computer-readable instructions that, when executed, cause at least one processor to perform operations comprising: determining whether respective ones of candidate target edge nodes of a set of candidate target edge nodes of the edge computing system support workload determinism key performance indicators (KPIs) of the workload; in response to a determination that one or more candidate target edge nodes support the workload determinism KPIs, selecting a target edge node from the one or more candidate edge nodes; and causing the workload to be deployed at the target edge node.

Method, system and product to implement deterministic on-boarding and scheduling of virtualized workloads for edge computing

A method according to one embodiment may include providing a baffle assembly comprising at least one airflow control zone with an airflow resistance. The method of this embodiment may also include positioning said baffle assembly in a flow of air through a chassis. Of course, many alternatives, variations, and modifications are possible without departing from this embodiment.

Airflow control system

The specification discloses an apparatus comprising a cold plate having an inlet and an outlet, the cold plate being attachable to a heat source, a heat exchanger having an inlet and an outlet, wherein the outlet of the heat exchanger is coupled to the inlet of the cold plate, and a hot-swappable pump module including at least one pump, the pump module being coupled to the cold plate and to the heat exchanger. The specification also discloses a process comprising cooling a heat source using a closed-loop cooling system comprising a cold plate having an inlet and an outlet, the cold plate being attachable to the heat source, a heat exchanger having an inlet and an outlet, wherein the outlet of the heat exchanger is coupled to the inlet of the cold plate, and a hot-swappable pump module including at least one pump, the pump module being coupled to the cold plate and to the heat exchanger, and removing or installing the pump module while the cooling system is operating. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Liquid cooling system including hot-swappable components

A method according to one embodiment may include providing a chassis comprising at least one selectively deployable fan disposed within the chassis. The method of this embodiment may also include moving the fan from a stowed configuration to a deployed configuration within the chassis and energizing the at least one fan. Of course, many alternatives, variations, and modifications are possible without departing from this embodiment.

Auxiliary airflow system

A thermoelectric module having areas of highly thermally conductive material integrated into a substrate layer. For one embodiment copper pads are integrated into the external surface of the substrate of the hot side of the thermoelectric module. The copper pads allow direct connection of a heat removal device to the thermoelectric module thereby reducing thermal resistance. Thermal vias may be formed through the substrate to further reduce thermal resistance.

Thermoelectric module

A reconfigurable airflow director for modular blade chassis. The airflow director includes multiple duct channels having adjustable inlets and/or outlets. The airflow director may be reconfigured to adjust the amount of airflow across selected blades and selected zones on an individual blade. In one embodiment, snap-in airflow blockers are employed to block all or a portion of selected inlets or outlets to adjust the airflow through corresponding duct channels. In one embodiment, adjustable inlet vanes are employed to increase or decrease the size of adjacent inlets. In one embodiment, the airflow director is formed from multiple airflow director modules, each including an outer shell having multiple ribs extending therefrom to form multiple airflow channels, wherein the airflow director modules are stacked together to form a plurality of duct channels. Modular fan assemblies including multiple hot-swappable fans are employed to push and/or draw airflow through the duct channels of the airflow director.

Reconfigurable airflow director for modular blade chassis

In general, in one aspect, the disclosure describes an apparatus to redistribute airflow throw slots of a chassis that houses boards. The apparatus includes at least one restriction region to limit airflow therethrough. The apparatus further includes an open region to allow airflow to pass therethrough. At least some of the airflow limited by the at least one restriction region will flow through the open region. The apparatus also includes a connection mechanism to connect to a chassis.

Airflow redistribution device

A method according to one embodiment may include providing a circuit board assembly comprising a circuit board and a rotatable knob and at least one latch coupled to the knob via a linkage. The method of this embodiment may also include moving the at least one latch to a retracted position by rotating the knob, and inserting the circuit board assembly into a chassis. The method may then include moving the latch to an extended position. Of course, many alternatives, variations, and modification are possible without departing from this embodiment.

Circuit board latch system

In general, in one aspect, the disclosure describes an apparatus that includes a latch to connect a board to a chassis. The apparatus further includes a pull lever to control whether said latch is retracted or extended. The latch connects the board to the chassis when it is extended.

Pull lever latch apparatus

A cooling system for an electronic component is provided. The cooling system includes a plurality of thermoelectric elements for placement above a plurality of different areas of the electronic component. The cooling system has a plurality of conductors connected to the thermoelectric elements for providing current to the thermoelectric elements, such that the thermoelectric elements pump heat away from the respective areas. The cooling system has a control apparatus connected to the conductors for controlling current provided to the thermoelectric elements relative to one another based on heat generated at the different areas.

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Chandler, AZ, United States of America

Christopher D Lucero