Power Distribution Module Form Factor
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1. A telecommunications equipment power module system comprising:
- a rack unit with a connection interface configured to couple to a power source and a unit of telecommunications equipment; and
a power module configured to mount in the rack unit, the power module comprising;
a wired connection configured to selectively couple with the connection interface;
a switch configured to couple with the wired connection; and
a monitor configured to monitor power that the unit of telecommunications equipment consumes from the power source.
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Abstract
A modular form factor power module system with monitoring and control functions is disclosed. The power module system is configured to power, monitor and/or control telecommunications equipment at the circuit level.
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1. A telecommunications equipment power module system comprising:
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a rack unit with a connection interface configured to couple to a power source and a unit of telecommunications equipment; and a power module configured to mount in the rack unit, the power module comprising; a wired connection configured to selectively couple with the connection interface; a switch configured to couple with the wired connection; and a monitor configured to monitor power that the unit of telecommunications equipment consumes from the power source. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A telecommunications equipment power module comprising:
a modular enclosure configured to mount in a rack unit, the modular enclosure comprising; a wired connection configured to selectively couple with a connection interface attached to the rack unit, the connection interface configured to couple with a unit of telecommunications equipment and a power source; a switch configured to couple with the wired connection; and a monitor configured to monitor power that the unit of telecommunications equipment consumes from the power source. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A method of configuring a modular telecommunications equipment enclosure comprising:
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providing a rack unit enclosed in the telecommunications equipment enclosure, the rack unit comprising a connection interface; and mounting a power module in the rack, the power module comprising; a wired connection; a monitor coupled to the wired connection; and a switch coupled to the wired connection, such that when the power module mounts in the rack, the wired connection selectively engages with the connection interface. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A telecommunications equipment enclosure, the enclosure comprising:
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a plurality of panels configured to enclose equipment inside the enclosure, wherein at least one of the plurality of panels is configured as an access panel, such that the access panel provides access to equipment inside the enclosure; an internal divider configured to substantially separate the interior of the enclosure into a first area and a second area, wherein the access panel includes a sub-panel configured to allow access to the first area while preventing access to the second area; a first lock configured to secure the access panel; and a second lock configured to secure the sub-panel. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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