Cylindrical form computer data center rack
US9763354B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 6, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/20736
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A mounting arrangement for mounting and supporting a plurality of cylindrical form or other computer systems having specialized physical form, for example Apple Mac Pro computer systems, in a data center, so as to optimize placement, cooling air flow, access to cabling, and maximizing use of space. The disclosed arrangement provide for mounting up to 16 Mac Pro computers or similar devices on a single shelf, in a horizontal position, up to 8 shelves, for a total of up to 128 Mac Pro computers in a single rack assembly, with accessibility from both sides of the rack, and convenient arrangements for power and communications cabling, as well as generally vertical cooling air flow.
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