Computer rack with power distribution system
US7173821B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 17, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/189
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a computer rack, frame or system having a direct current power supply positioned at the upper portion of the rack. In one variation, the DC power supply is placed in the highest shelf in the computer rack. In another variation, the DC power supply is placed on top of the computer rack. In yet another variation, a dual column computer rack with a back-to-back configuration is implemented with DC power supplies placed in a top shelf of the one of the computer columns. The DC power supply may comprise of one or more direct current power supply modules configured to provide fail over protection. In another aspect of the invention, the power supply modules are placed in a separate rack and provide direct current to support computers in one or more computer racks.
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