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Toolless mounting system and method for an adjustable scalable rack power system

US6992247B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2002
Grant dateJan 31, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 31, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/1497
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and method for installing computer equipment and power distribution equipment in facilities is provided. In one aspect, the present invention provides a power distribution rack, and uninterruptible power supply rack and a plurality of equipment racks. A plurality of power cables are run from the power distribution rack to each of the plurality of equipment racks using power cable tracks located on the roofs of the equipment racks. A plurality of data cables run between the plurality of equipment racks using data cable tracks located on the roofs of the equipment racks. The power cable tracks and data cable tracks are designed to be installed on the roofs of the equipment racks without the need for tools.

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