Patent ID: 9195299
Filing Date: 2015-11-24
Classification: G06F,Y02D

Abstract:
1. A method, comprising: identifying a plurality of power distribution units disposed in a rack, wherein each power distribution units is connected to received power from a main power source, and wherein each power distribution unit includes a circuit breaker; identifying a plurality of devices disposed in the rack, wherein each device is connected to receive power from one of the power distribution units, and wherein the plurality of devices are selected from server nodes, network switches and external data storage devices; obtaining vital product data from a service processor in each device, wherein the vital product data identifies the device by a model identification code; and for each of the power distribution units, powering on the plurality of devices that are connected to the power distribution unit in a sequence to prevent an inrush current from tripping the circuit breaker within the power distribution unit, wherein the sequence powers on devices in order of ascending commonality of the model identification code.