Determining suitability for disconnection from power outlet of a power distribution unit based on status of power supplies of a hardware device

摘要

A programmable logic circuit assigns a value to an outlet of a power distribution unit (PDU) that comprises a power source at an input of the PDU and at least one light-emitting diode (LED) associated with the outlet. The programmable logic circuit sends the value to a program on a hardware device that comprises one or more power supplies. The programmable logic circuit receives information from the program. Subsequently, an illumination state of the LED is modified based on the information.

主权项

1. A method for determining a power cable is suitable for disconnection from an outlet of a power distribution unit, the method comprising:
assigning, by a programmable logic circuit, a first value to an outlet of a power distribution unit (PDU), the outlet located in close proximity to an indicator, the first value including a first identifier identifying a first PDU and a first name representing a first power source; sending, by the programmable logic circuit and through a communication network, the first value to a program on a hardware device that comprises one or more power supplies and is powered by the outlet; receiving, by the programmable logic circuit and through the communication network, information from the hardware device related to the status of the one, or more, power supplies coupled to the outlet; and modifying an indication state of the indicator based, at least in part, on the information.