Rack-level scalable and modular power infrastructure
US9301420B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 1, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49117
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In accordance with the present disclosure, a scalable and modular rack-level power infrastructure is described. The power infrastructure may include a power distribution unit (PDU), which receives alternating current (AC) power from an external power source. The PDU may be coupled to a busbar and output DC power to the busbar. The busbar may be coupled to a server within a rack-server system and provide DC power to the server. Additionally, the infrastructure may include a battery back-up unit (BBU) element coupled to the busbar. The BBU element may charge from and discharge to the busbar.
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