User-configurable power architecture with hot-pluggable power modules
US7634667B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 12, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J9/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power management system for use in a power-consuming system is disclosed. The system comprises one or more power module bays each adapted to have a power module hot-pluggably installed therein, the power module comprising an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) power module and a power supply unit (PSU) power module each adapted to be installed in the one or more power module bays; and a power module interface that connects power signals generated by installed power modules with one or more power buses in the system.
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