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US 6,789,206 B1Granted
Compute element
AssigneeEMC Corporation
InventorsRobert P. Wierzbicki, Maurice Edward Valois, Paul O. Malenfant, Gregory William Lazar
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AssigneeEMC Corporation
InventorsRobert P. Wierzbicki, Maurice Edward Valois, Paul O. Malenfant, Gregory William Lazar
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A compute element which functions at a plurality of different power and operational states comprises a chassis which is shaped to include an interior cavity. A motherboard responsible for regulating the operational state of the compute element is disposed within the interior cavity of the chassis. An element controller responsible for regulating the power state of the compute element is similarly disposed within the interior cavity of the chassis and in connection with the motherboard. A power button is disposed in the chassis in connection with the element controller. The power button is a push-button having a built-in liquid crystal display capable of providing graphics and/or text displays and a backlight capable of providing variable color and frequency backlighting. In use, the power button enables a user to change the power state of the compute element through actuation thereof. In addition, the power button acts as an indicator for identifying the power and operational state of the compute element.
A compute element which is adapted to function at a plurality of different power states and which is adapted to function at a plurality of different operational states, said compute element comprising:
A compute element which is adapted to function at a plurality of different power states and which is adapted to function at a plurality of different operational states, said compute element comprising:
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