Locating a data storage system

摘要

A method and system for use in locating a data storage system is disclosed. A mobile portable device transmits an activating signal to the data storage system via a wireless communications network. The activating signal transmitted by the mobile portable device is received in the data storage system. The data storage system outputs a readily identifiable human perceptible signal in response to receiving the activating signal in the data storage system. The human perceptible signal facilitates identification of the location of the data storage system.

主权项

1. A method, comprising:
receiving, by a data storage system, an activating signal, wherein the data storage system comprises data storage devices; outputting, by the data storage system, a readily identifiable human perceptible signal in response to receiving the activating signal, wherein the human perceptible signal facilitates identification of the location of the data storage system; and in response to a selective action by a user, switching off the readily identifiable human perceptible signal.