System and method for distributing power to rack mounted servers
First Claim
1. An elongated power distribution unit (PDU) for use in a rack mounted server cabinet of a type including a power bus region having a base mount support and 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 PDU connector module proximate a first end of the PDU and configured for releasable engagement with the server connector module, the PDU connector module comprises a second electromechanical interface configured for releasable engagement with the first electromechanical interface, the second electromechanical interface providing mechanical and electrical coupling to the first electromechanical interface; and
a base mount proximate a second end of the PDU and configured to articulate about the base mount support.
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Abstract
A power distribution system for use with rack mounter computer devices includes a cabinet and a PDU. The cabinet includes: a rack region having a plurality of rail pairs for supporting a plurality of computer devices; a bus region having a base mount support and a server connector module; and a PDU configured for receipt within the bus region. The PDU includes: a plurality of electrical outlets configured to supply power to the computing devices; a PDU connector configured for releasable engagement with the server connector module; and a base mount configured to permit the PDU to pivot about the base mount support.
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18 Claims
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1. An elongated power distribution unit (PDU) for use in a rack mounted server cabinet of a type including a power bus region having a base mount support and 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 PDU connector module proximate a first end of the PDU and configured for releasable engagement with the server connector module, the PDU connector module comprises a second electromechanical interface configured for releasable engagement with the first electromechanical interface, the second electromechanical interface providing mechanical and electrical coupling to the first electromechanical interface; and a base mount proximate a second end of the PDU and configured to articulate about the base mount support. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A server cabinet having an integral bus region for receiving a PDU of the type having a base mount, a plurality of electrical 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 base mount support disposed in a lower portion of the bus region and configured to allow for the base support to articulate about the base mount support; and a server connector module configured to releasable engage the PDU connector module, the server connector module comprises 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 (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. 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 base mount support and a server connector module, the server connector module comprises 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 comprises 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 base mount configured to permit the PDU to pivot about the base mount support. - View Dependent Claims (18)
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