Connector tracing
According to one embodiment, a system includes a signaling connector comprising one or more wires. Each wire is capable of transmitting signaling between first and second components of an information handling system. A light-pipe is provided with the signaling connector. The light-pipe is capable of conveying light from one end of the signaling connector to another end of signaling connector so that the signaling connector can be traced.
1. A system, comprising:
a signaling connector that includes one or more wires that are each configured to transmit signaling between a first component and a second component that are included in an information handling system;
a light-pipe provided with the signaling connector, wherein the light-pipe is configured to convey light from one end of the signaling connector to another end of signaling connector; and
a termination cap that is configured to couple the signaling connector with the first component that is included in the information handling system, wherein the light-pipe is positioned on the termination cap such that, when the termination cap is coupled with the first component that is included in the information handling system, the light-pipe is located adjacent a light source on the first component that is included in the information handling system in order to allow light from the light source to be conveyed through the light-pipe.
2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the light-pipe is spirally wound around the signaling connector.
3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the signaling connector is covered by a jacket, and wherein the light-pipe is incorporated in the jacket of the signaling connector.
4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the light-pipe is formed of fiberglass.
5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the light-pipe is formed of plastic.
6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the termination cap comprises:
a plug for mating with a port in the first component of the information handling system, wherein the port is associated with the light source; and
a boot cap movably attached to the plug for positioning of the light-pipe into or out of alignment with the light source.
7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the boot cap is movably attached to the plug for positioning of the light-pipe into or out of alignment with the light source while the plug is mated with the port of the first component.
8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the light source comprises a link light-emitting diode of the first component.
9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the signaling connector is formed of electrically conductive material.
10. The system of claim 1 , wherein the signaling connector is formed of fiber optic material.
11. An information handling system comprising:
a first component and a second component;
a signaling connector that is configured to transmit signaling between the first component and the second component;
a light-pipe provided with the signaling connector, wherein the light-pipe is configured to convey light from one end of the signaling connector to another end of signaling connector; and
a termination cap that is configured to couple the signaling connector with the first component, wherein the light-pipe is positioned on the termination cap such that, when the termination cap is coupled with the first component, the light-pipe is located adjacent a light source on the first component in a manner that provides light from the light source to be conveyed through the light-pipe.
12. The information handling system of claim 11 , wherein the light-pipe is spirally wound around the signaling connector.
13. The information handling system of claim 11 , wherein the signaling connector is covered by a jacket, and wherein the light-pipe is incorporated in the jacket of the signaling connector.
14. The information handling system of claim 11 , wherein the light-pipe is formed of fiberglass.
15. The information handling system of claim 11 , wherein the light-pipe is formed of plastic.
16. The information handling system of claim 11 , wherein the termination cap comprises:
a plug configured to mate with a port in the first component, wherein the port is associated with the light source; and
a boot cap movably attached to the plug for positioning of the termination cap into or out of alignment with the light source.
17. The information handling system of claim 16 , wherein the boot cap is movably attached to the plug for positioning of the light-pipe into or out of alignment with the light source while the plug is mated with the port of the first component.
18. The information handling system of claim 11 , wherein the light source comprises a link light-emitting diode of the first component.
19. The information handling system of claim 11 , wherein the signaling connector is formed of electrically conductive material.
20. The information handling system of claim 11 , wherein the signaling connector is formed of fiber optic material.