Flow-through cooling for computer systems
US7768780B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 18, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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