Methods and Apparatus For Remotely Monitoring Access To Rack Mounted Server Cabinets
First Claim
1. An elongated power distribution unit (PDU) for use in a rack mounted server cabinet of a type including a server connector module, the server connector module having a first electromechanical interface, the PDU comprising:
- a plurality of electrical outlets configured to supply power to a plurality of computing devices;
a first end including a PDU connector module configured for releasable engagement with the server connector module, the PDU connector module including a second electromechanical interface configured for releasable engagement with the first electromechanical interface such that the second electromechanical interface provides mechanical and electrical coupling to the first electromechanical interface; and
a mount region remote from the first end and configured to be mechanically coupled to the server cabinet.
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Abstract
A server cabinet includes a rack region bounded by a first door and configured to house network devices, a camera configured to surveil an area proximate the door, a lock configured to releasably lock the door in a closed position, and a PDU configured to supply power to the network devices. The PDU also includes a first data port configured to communicate with the camera, a second data port configured to communicate with the lock, and a network connectivity module configured to communicate with a remote computer.
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1. An elongated power distribution unit (PDU) for use in a rack mounted server cabinet of a type including a server connector module, the server connector module having a first electromechanical interface, the PDU comprising:
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a plurality of electrical outlets configured to supply power to a plurality of computing devices; a first end including a PDU connector module configured for releasable engagement with the server connector module, the PDU connector module including a second electromechanical interface configured for releasable engagement with the first electromechanical interface such that the second electromechanical interface provides mechanical and electrical coupling to the first electromechanical interface; and a mount region remote from the first end and configured to be mechanically coupled to the server cabinet. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A server cabinet having an integral bus region for receiving a PDU of the type having a plurality of electrical outlets and a PDU connector module, the PDU connector module including a first electromechanical interface, the server cabinet comprising:
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a rack region having a left frame member and a right frame member, each bearing a plurality of rail pairs for supporting a plurality of respective computer devices; an elongated bus region disposed between one of the left and right frame members and an outside frame member; a server connector module configured to releasable engage the PDU connector module, the server connector module comprising a second electromechanical interface configured for releasable engagement with the first electromechanical interface, the second electromechanical interface providing mechanically and electrically coupling to the first electromechanical interface. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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13. A power distribution system for use with rack mounter computer devices, comprising:
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a cabinet including;
a rack region having a plurality of rail pairs for supporting a plurality of computer devices;
a bus region having a server connector module, the server connector module comprising a first electromechanical interface; and
a PDU configured for receipt within the bus region, the PDU comprising a plurality of electrical outlets configured to supply power to the computer devices;a PDU connector comprising; a first end having a second electromechanical interface configured for releasable engagement with the first electromechanical interface of the server connector module, the second electromechanical interface providing mechanical and electrical coupling to the first electromechanical interface; and a mount region configured to be secured within the server rack bus region. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
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