Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
lights-out operation
English answer:
unmanned/automated/automatic operation
Added to glossary by
Michael Schubert
Apr 4, 2005 06:36
19 yrs ago
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English term
lights out operation
English
Tech/Engineering
Computers (general)
Data Center
A new software (XXX) has been installed in the Data Center and the CIO says:
"In the future, we hope to use XXX to monitor and communicate about all event types including data center security alerts and physical threats. This would allow **** lights out**** operation over weekends and holiday period."
I do know what light outs means as a noun (signal to bedtime) but as an adjective in this context, I can guess several interpretation and I am not sure at all, which one is the right one.
Could you please explain and/or give me a synonym of this adjective in this context.
Many thanks in advance (it's very urgent)
"In the future, we hope to use XXX to monitor and communicate about all event types including data center security alerts and physical threats. This would allow **** lights out**** operation over weekends and holiday period."
I do know what light outs means as a noun (signal to bedtime) but as an adjective in this context, I can guess several interpretation and I am not sure at all, which one is the right one.
Could you please explain and/or give me a synonym of this adjective in this context.
Many thanks in advance (it's very urgent)
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| 4 +6 | unmanned operation |
Michael Schubert
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unmanned operation
or "automatic"
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Lingo Pros
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Ali Beikian
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Robert Donahue (X)
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Peter Linton (X)
: Exactly. Someone is probably "on call" who can be telephoned in case of problems, but the data centre itself has no-one on-site, and most if not all lights switched off to save money.
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Yes, although I think "lights out" is probably meant only figuratively.
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Ken Cox
: And with your comment to Peter -- some of the lights may be switched off, but certainly not all, for security reasons and because lighting loads are usually calculated into the heating budget in commercial buildings.
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Yeah, I think the "lights" are entirely a red herring in this phrase, just a colorful metaphor. It has nothing to do with lights per se, just automation.
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Charlie Bavington
: with little or no staff is the general idea.
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks a lot Michael.
Thanks to all for your comments "
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