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Flow-through cooling for computer systems

US7768780B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 2007
Grant dateAug 3, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 5, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/20736
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and method for cooling computer systems are provided. A rack system for housing a plurality of computers is provided, the rack system including: a rack assembly configured to support a first stack of computers and a second stack of computers; and at least one fan assembly configured to create an airflow through the first stack of computers and into the second stack of computers. A method of cooling a plurality of computers in a rack system is provided, including: supporting a first stack of computers and a second stack of computers in a rack assembly; and effectuating an airflow through the first stack of computers and into the second stack of computers.

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