Cabinet, computing assembly and data center

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention provides a cabinet, a computing assembly and a data center, the interior of the cabinet is provided with a first accommodating space and a second accommodating space which are arranged in a first direction, the first accommodating space is used for placing a plurality of vertically arranged computing devices, and the second accommodating space is used for placing a plurality of vertically arranged power distribution units. The plurality of power distribution units are used for connecting a power module outside the cabinet with the plurality of computing devices so as to supply power to the plurality of computing devices. According to the cabinet provided by the embodiment of the invention, the plurality of computing devices and the plurality of power distribution units are concentrated through the two accommodating spaces which are distributed side by side, so that the space utilization rate is improved, and power management and maintenance are facilitated. Moreover, the power supply modules outside the cabinet are distributed to the computing devices inside the cabinet through the plurality of power supply distribution units, so that power wiring can be simplified, and disordered cables are avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of computing equipment, and in particular to a cabinet, a computing assembly and a data center. Background Art

[0002] In order to improve computing power, a cabinet is generally equipped with multiple computing devices, and the power module outside the cabinet is connected to each computing device through power supply cables to achieve power supply. The power supply cables are numerous and messy, making them difficult to maintain. Summary of the invention

[0003] Embodiments of the present application provide a cabinet, a computing assembly, and a data center to solve or alleviate one or more technical problems in the prior art.

[0004] As one aspect of an embodiment of the present application, an embodiment of the present application provides a cabinet, wherein the interior of the cabinet has a first accommodating space and a second accommodating space arranged in a first direction, the first accommodating space is used to place a plurality of vertically arranged computing devices, and the second accommodating space is used to place a plurality of vertically arranged power distribution units, and the plurality of power distribution units are used to connect a power module outside the cabinet with a plurality of computing devices to provide power to the plurality of computing devices.

[0005] In one embodiment, the cabinet includes a cabinet body and a shelf, wherein the shelf is disposed inside the cabinet body, the shelf defines a first accommodating space, and a second accommodating space is defined between the shelf and the cabinet body.

[0006] In one embodiment, the shelf includes two support frames spaced apart in a first direction, the support frames include a plurality of columns and a plurality of support plates, the plurality of columns are spaced apart in a second direction, the plurality of support plates are spaced apart in a vertical direction in sequence and connected to the plurality of columns;

[0007] The multiple support plates of one support frame and the multiple support plates of the other support frame are distributed opposite to each other in a first direction, so as to support the computing device through the two support frames distributed opposite to each other.

[0008] In one embodiment, the support plate includes a fixing plate and a bearing plate, wherein the fixing plate extends vertically and is fixed to a plurality of columns; and the bearing plate extends horizontally from a lower end of the fixing plate toward a support plate of another support frame.

[0009] In one embodiment, the cabinet further includes a plurality of power supply support bases, which are vertically spaced apart in the second accommodation space and connected between the cabinet body and the shelf for respectively supporting a plurality of power distribution units.

[0010] In one embodiment, a cable hole is formed on the top of the cabinet body, and the cable hole is used for the power supply cable to pass through and connect to the power distribution unit.

[0011] In one embodiment, the top of the cabinet body is defined with a plurality of first fixing holes on the outer periphery of the wire passing hole; the cabinet also includes: a cover plate having a plurality of second fixing holes corresponding one-to-one to the plurality of first fixing holes, and the cover plate is fixed above the wire passing hole by fasteners passing through the second fixing holes and the first fixing holes in sequence before the power supply cable is connected.

[0012] In one embodiment, the cabinet further includes a wiring pole, which is vertically arranged on the front side of the shelf in the second direction, and the wiring pole is formed with a plurality of threading grooves for network cables to pass through, and the network cables are used to connect to the network interface of the computing device.

[0013] In one embodiment, the cabinet further includes: a lifting ring, which is detachably arranged on the top of the cabinet body of the cabinet, and the lifting ring is used to connect a lifting rope to carry the cabinet.

[0014] In one embodiment, the cabinet further includes: a top connecting plate, which is arranged on one side of the top of the cabinet body of the cabinet in the first direction and is used to connect with adjacent cabinets arranged in the first direction.

[0015] In one embodiment, a third fixing hole extending vertically is formed at the bottom of the cabinet body of the cabinet, so that the cabinet can be fixed to the supporting platform of the cabinet by a fastener passing through the third fixing hole.

[0016] In one embodiment, the cabinet further includes: a bottom connecting plate, which is arranged to extend downward and tilted on the outside of the bottom of the cabinet body in the second direction, and is used to be connected to a supporting platform that supports the cabinet.

[0017] In one embodiment, the cabinet further includes: a plurality of rollers, which are arranged at the bottom of the cabinet body.

[0018] As one aspect of an embodiment of the present application, an embodiment of the present application provides a computing assembly, including a cabinet of any of the above-mentioned embodiments and a plurality of computing devices, which are arranged vertically and placed in a first accommodation space of the cabinet.

[0019] As one aspect of an embodiment of the present application, an embodiment of the present application provides a data center, comprising a plurality of the above-mentioned computing assemblies, wherein the plurality of computing assemblies are arranged sequentially along a first direction;

[0020] The computing assembly includes a plurality of power distribution units, and the plurality of power distribution units are vertically arranged in a second accommodation space of the cabinet of the computing assembly;

[0021] The data center also includes a power distribution cabinet, which is arranged on one side of the multiple computing assemblies in the first direction, and the power distribution cabinet is connected to the power distribution units of the multiple computing assemblies through power supply cables.

[0022] In one embodiment, the data center further includes a cabinet, and a power distribution cabinet and a plurality of computing assemblies are integrated inside the cabinet.

[0023] The cabinet according to the embodiment of the present application concentrates multiple computing devices and multiple power distribution units through two accommodating spaces arranged side by side, thereby improving space utilization and facilitating power management and maintenance. Moreover, the power modules outside the cabinet are distributed to the computing devices inside the cabinet through multiple power distribution units, which can simplify power wiring and avoid cable clutter.

[0024] The above summary is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be limiting in any way. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments and features described above, further aspects, embodiments and features of the present application will be readily apparent by reference to the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] In the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise specified, the same reference numerals throughout the multiple drawings represent the same or similar parts or elements. These drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. It should be understood that these drawings only depict some embodiments disclosed in the present application and should not be regarded as limiting the scope of the present application.

[0026] Figure 1A A schematic diagram of a three-dimensional structure of a cabinet according to an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0027] Figure 1B Show Figure 1A A magnified view of region A;

[0028] Figure 1C A schematic diagram showing the structure of a cabinet according to an embodiment of the present application at a viewing angle;

[0029] Figure 2A A schematic diagram showing the structure of a cabinet according to an embodiment of the present application from another perspective;

[0030] Figure 2B Show Figure 2A A magnified view of region B;

[0031] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a top view of a cabinet according to an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0032] Figure 4A A schematic diagram showing the cooling principle of a data center according to an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0033] Figure 4B A schematic diagram of the structure of a data center according to an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0034] Description of reference numerals:

[0035] 1000-computing assembly, 100-cabinet, 100a-first accommodating space, 100b-second accommodating space, 101-roller, 110-cabinet body, 111-third fixing hole, 112-cover plate;

[0036] 120-shelf, 1200-support frame, 121-column, 122-support plate, 122a-fixing plate, 122b-carrying plate, 123-mounting plate, 124-power supply support seat, 130-wiring column, 131-threading groove;

[0037] 140-return liquid distribution pipeline, 141-liquid outlet, 142-return liquid outlet, 150-inlet liquid distribution pipeline, 151-liquid inlet, 152-liquid delivery port, 153-connecting piece, 160-exhaust valve, 170-lifting ring, 180-bottom connecting plate, 190-top connecting plate;

[0038] 200-cooling device, 10-heat exchange module, 10a-first heat exchange flow path, 10b-second heat exchange flow path, 215-cooling pipeline, 230-computing device;

[0039] 20-first pipeline group, 21-first liquid supply pipeline, 211-first liquid supply sub-pipeline, 212-second liquid supply sub-pipeline, 213-liquid inlet pipeline, 22-first liquid return pipeline, 221-first liquid return section, 226-liquid outlet pipeline, 30-second pipeline group, 31-second liquid supply pipeline, 32-second liquid return pipeline;

[0040] 40 - first power device, 50 - second power device, 60 - first pressure stabilizing tank, 70 - second pressure stabilizing tank, 80 - first liquid storage tank, 90 - second liquid storage tank;

[0041] 300-top frame, 400-support platform, 500-cold source equipment, 600-power distribution cabinet, 700-box, 701-frame, 702-drain hole;

[0042] L1-first direction, L2-second direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] In the following, only some exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As those skilled in the art will appreciate, the described embodiments may be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of the present application. Therefore, the drawings and descriptions are considered to be exemplary and non-restrictive in nature.

[0044] Figure 1A FIG. 1 shows a schematic diagram of a three-dimensional structure of a cabinet 100 according to an embodiment of the present application. Figure 1B Show Figure 1A A magnified image of area A. Figure 1CA schematic diagram of the structure of the cabinet 100 according to an embodiment of the present application at a viewing angle is shown. Figure 2A FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the cabinet 100 according to an embodiment of the present application from another perspective. Figure 2B Show Figure 2A A magnified view of area B. Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a cabinet 100 according to an embodiment of the present application is shown in a top view.

[0045] like Figures 1A to 2B As shown, the interior of the cabinet 100 of this embodiment has a first accommodating space 100a and a second accommodating space 100b arranged in a first direction L1. The first accommodating space 100a is used to place a plurality of computing devices arranged vertically, and the second accommodating space 100b is used to place a plurality of power distribution units arranged vertically. The plurality of power distribution units are used to connect the power modules outside the cabinet 100 with the plurality of computing devices to supply power to the plurality of computing devices.

[0046] In this embodiment, multiple computing devices and multiple power distribution units can be concentrated in one cabinet 100, which improves space utilization and facilitates power management and maintenance. Moreover, by distributing the power modules outside the cabinet 100 to the computing devices inside the cabinet 100 through multiple power distribution units, power wiring can be simplified and cable clutter can be avoided.

[0047] It can be understood that the power module is located in a power distribution cabinet outside the cabinet 100. Exemplarily, the power distribution cabinet and the cabinet 100 are arranged in the first direction L1. The power supply cable connected to the power module passes through the top of the power distribution cabinet, extends from the top of the power distribution cabinet to the top of the cabinet, and passes through the top of the cabinet 100 into the interior of the cabinet 100 to be connected to multiple power distribution units.

[0048] Exemplarily, the number of power distribution units may be less than the number of computing devices, that is, one power distribution unit may distribute power to multiple computing devices.

[0049] In one embodiment, the cabinet 100 includes a cabinet body 110 and a shelf 120, wherein the shelf 120 is disposed inside the cabinet body 110, the shelf 120 defines a first accommodation space 100a, and a second accommodation space 110b is defined between the shelf 120 and the cabinet body 110. By providing accommodation space for computing devices through independent shelves 120, the weight of the computing devices can be dispersed, the overall structure of the cabinet 100 is prevented from being overstressed, and the overall stability and safety of the cabinet 100 are improved.

[0050] In some examples, the shelf 120 may be welded and fixed to the interior of the cabinet 110 .

[0051] In other examples, the shelf 120 may be fixed to the interior of the cabinet 110 by fasteners.

[0052] It should be noted that the above is only an example and does not constitute a limitation of the present application. Those skilled in the art will understand that the shelf 120 and the cabinet 110 may be fixed in various other ways, such as riveting, slot embedded fixing, magnet adsorption fixing or suction cup adsorption fixing.

[0053] Exemplarily, the material of the shelf 120 may be metal. In some examples, the material of the shelf 120 may be steel. In other examples, the material of the shelf 120 may be aluminum alloy. It should be noted that the material of the shelf 120 is not limited to the aforementioned examples, and the material may also be copper, carbon steel, alloy steel, or other composite materials with high strength and support, and is not limited thereto.

[0054] In one embodiment, the shelf 120 includes two support frames 1200 spaced apart in the first direction L1, that is, the first accommodation space 100a is defined by the two support frames 1200. The support frame 1200 includes a plurality of columns 121 and a plurality of support plates 122, wherein the plurality of columns 121 are spaced apart in the second direction L2, and the plurality of support plates 122 are spaced apart in the vertical direction and connected to the plurality of columns 121. The plurality of support plates 122 of one support frame 1200 and the plurality of support plates 122 of another support frame 1200 are disposed one by one in the first direction L1, so that the computing device is supported by the two support frames 1200 disposed in opposite directions, which can not only improve the stability of the placement of the computing device, but also provide a regular and neat arrangement space for the computing device, facilitating the management and maintenance of the computing device.

[0055] The first direction L1 and the second direction L2 intersect. In some examples, the first direction L1 and the second direction L2 may be two horizontal directions perpendicular to each other.

[0056] Reference Figure 1A and Figure 2B As shown, each support frame 1200 includes two columns 121, and the two columns 121 are respectively arranged on both sides of the second direction L2 to constitute vertical pillars of the support frame 1200. A plurality of support plates 122 arranged at intervals in the vertical direction are connected between the two columns 121. The plurality of support plates 122 constitute a support platform for each computing device to enhance the overall strength of the shelf 120.

[0057] The support plate 122 may include a vertically extending fixed sheet 122a and a horizontally extending bearing sheet 122b, wherein the fixed sheet 122a is fixed to the corresponding plurality of columns 121, and the bearing sheet 122b extends horizontally from the lower end of the fixed sheet 122a toward the support plate 122 of another support frame 1200, forming a plurality of pairs of facing bearing sheets 122b arranged at intervals in the vertical direction. Each computing device can be directly pushed into the top of the corresponding pair of bearing sheets 122b along the second direction L2, which is easy to place and convenient to operate.

[0058] For example, a carrying platform may be arranged between two facing fixing plates 122a, and the carrying platform is located above the two facing carrying plates 122b. The computing device may be placed on the corresponding carrying platform to improve the stability of the placement of the computing device.

[0059] The cabinet 100 may further include a plurality of power supply support bases 124 vertically spaced and arranged in the second accommodation space 100b. The plurality of power supply support bases 124 are connected between the cabinet body 110 and the shelf 120 to respectively support a plurality of power distribution units to ensure the stability of the placement of the power distribution units. Figure 1C As shown, a plurality of power supply support bases 124 arranged vertically are connected between the support frame 1200 located on the right side of the shelf 120 in the first direction L1 and the right side wall of the cabinet 110 in the first direction L1. For example, each power supply support base 124 can hold a power distribution unit.

[0060] In some examples, the power supply support base 124 can be welded and fixed between the cabinet 110 and the shelf 120. In other examples, the power supply support base 124 can be fixed between the cabinet 110 and the shelf 120 by fasteners. It should be noted that this is only an example and does not constitute a limitation of the present application. Those skilled in the art can understand that the power supply support base 124 can be connected to the cabinet 110 and the shelf 120 in many other ways, such as riveting, latch connection or snap connection, etc., but is not limited to this.

[0061] In one embodiment, the cabinet 100 also includes a wiring post 130, which is vertically arranged on the front side of the shelf 120 in the second direction L2. The wiring post 130 is formed with a plurality of threading grooves 131 for network cables to pass through. The network cables are used to connect to the network interface of the computing device to achieve network connection of the computing device.

[0062] Exemplarily, the wiring column 130 is provided with a plurality of weight-reducing holes to reduce its overall weight.

[0063] In some examples, the wiring post 130 may be fixed inside the cabinet 110 by welding.

[0064] In other examples, the wiring column 130 may be fixed to the interior of the cabinet 110 by fasteners. It should be noted that the above is only an example and does not constitute a limitation to the present application.

[0065] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that there may be many other ways to fix the wiring post 130 to the cabinet 110, such as riveting, slot embedded fixing, magnet adsorption fixing or suction cup adsorption fixing, but are not limited thereto.

[0066] Exemplarily, the material of the wiring post 130 may be metal. In some examples, the material of the wiring post 130 may be steel to ensure its strength. In other examples, the material of the wiring post 130 may be aluminum profiles to reduce its weight while ensuring the strength of the wiring post 130.

[0067] It should be noted that the material of the wiring column 130 is not limited to the above examples, and the material may also be carbon steel, alloy steel, or other composite materials with high strength and support, but is not limited thereto.

[0068] In one embodiment, a wire hole (such as Figure 3 , the wire holes are covered by the cover plate 112 and not shown), the wire holes are used for power supply cables to pass through and connect to the power distribution units, and the power modules outside the cabinet 100 are connected to each power distribution unit through the power supply cables.

[0069] Reference Figure 3 As shown, the top of the wire hole is covered with a cover plate 112, and the cover plate 112 is installed on the top wall of the cabinet 110. Specifically, the top of the cabinet 110 is defined with a plurality of first fixing holes on the periphery of the wire hole, and the cover plate 112 has a plurality of second fixing holes corresponding to the plurality of first fixing holes one by one, and the cover plate 112 is fixed above the wire hole by fasteners that pass through the second fixing holes and the first fixing holes in sequence before the power supply cable is connected. In other words, before the power supply cable is connected, the wire hole is covered by the cover plate 112. For example, during the transportation and handling of the cabinet, the cover plate 112 covers the wire hole to prevent debris from falling into the interior of the cabinet 110. After delivery, the cover plate 112 is removed, and the power supply cable passes through the wire hole to be connected to the power distribution unit inside the cabinet 110.

[0070] In one embodiment, a lifting ring 170 may be provided on the top of the cabinet 110. The lifting ring 170 is detachably provided on the top of the cabinet 110 and is used to connect a lifting rope to facilitate the transportation of the cabinet 100. There may be multiple lifting rings 170 to improve the stability of the cabinet 100 during transportation. Figure 3 A lifting ring 170 is respectively provided at the four corners of the top of the cabinet body 110, which is conducive to maintaining the balance and stability of the cabinet 100 when it is lifted.

[0071] Exemplarily, the lifting ring 170 includes an annular portion and a mounting portion, the mounting portion is connected to the top of the cabinet 110, and the annular portion is located above the mounting portion, which is convenient for connection with the lifting rope. The lifting ring 170 is arranged vertically as a whole, so that the cabinet 100 can be kept in a vertical state as a whole when it is lifted, which is conducive to maintaining the stability of the cabinet 100 and facilitating the placement of the cabinet 100. Exemplarily, the mounting portion can be a bolt, and a screw hole is formed at the top of the cabinet 110 corresponding to the mounting portion. The bolt and the screw hole cooperate to facilitate the installation and removal of the lifting ring 170.

[0072] In one embodiment, a top connection plate 190 may be provided on the top of the cabinet body 110 of the cabinet 100, which is provided on one side of the top of the cabinet body 110 in the first direction L1, and is used to connect with adjacent cabinets 100 arranged in the first direction L1. That is, two adjacent cabinets 100 arranged in the first direction L1 can be connected together through the top connection plate 190, which is convenient for constructing a plurality of cabinets 100 arranged and connected in sequence, thereby forming a stable integrated plurality of cabinets 100, which is convenient for transportation and integrated delivery and application.

[0073] Exemplarily, the top connecting plate 190 can be set at the edge of the top of the cabinet body 110 in the first direction L1, the top connecting plate 190 has a connecting hole, and the top of another adjacent cabinet 100 has another connecting hole corresponding to the connecting hole, and the two adjacent cabinets 100 are connected by fasteners that pass through the connecting hole and the other connecting hole in sequence.

[0074] Exemplarily, multiple cabinets 100 are arranged on the first side of the first direction L1, and the power distribution cabinet is located on the second side of the cabinet 100 in the first direction L1. The power module in one power distribution cabinet supplies power to multiple power distribution units in each cabinet 100. The top connecting plate 190 is arranged on the first side of the top of the cabinet 100 in the first direction L1 to facilitate connection with adjacent cabinets 100. Figure 3 As shown, two top connecting plates 190 spaced apart in the second direction L2 are installed on the top of the cabinet 100 on the first side in the first direction L1. The cabinet 100 is connected to the adjacent cabinets 100 through the two top connecting plates 190 in the second direction L2, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the adjacent cabinets 100, thereby making the integrated cabinet 100 more stable and avoiding shaking of the cabinet 100 during transportation.

[0075] In one embodiment, multiple cabinets 100 can be carried on a support platform to form a skid for easy transportation. A third fixing hole 111 extending vertically can be formed at the bottom of the cabinet body 110 of the cabinet 100, so that the cabinet 100 can be fixed to the support platform by a fastener passing through the third fixing hole 111 to keep the cabinet 100 stable and easy to transport. Exemplarily, the four corner areas at the bottom of the cabinet body 110 can be respectively formed with third fixing holes 111, and the cabinet 100 is fixed to the support platform through the four third fixing holes 111, which is more stable and not easy to shake during transportation.

[0076] In one embodiment, the cabinet 100 can be connected to the support platform through a bottom connecting plate 180, and the bottom connecting plate 180 extends downward from the bottom of the cabinet 110 on the outside of the second direction L2 to form a stable triangular structure of the bottom connecting plate 180, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the cabinet 100 and the support platform. It can be understood that the bottom connecting plate 180 is formed with a connection hole connected to the cabinet 110 and a connection hole connected to the support platform, and the bottom connecting plate 180 is fixed to the cabinet 110 and the support platform respectively by fasteners passing through the corresponding connection holes.

[0077] For example, see Figure 3 Bottom connecting plates 180 are respectively provided on two outer sides of the bottom of the cabinet body 110 in the second direction L2 to improve the stability of the connection between the cabinet 100 and the supporting platform.

[0078] In one embodiment, a plurality of rollers 101 may be installed at the bottom of the cabinet 110 to facilitate the individual movement of the cabinet 110. Exemplarily, four rollers 101 are installed at the bottom of the cabinet 110, and the four rollers 101 are evenly spaced and installed at the four corners of the bottom of the cabinet 110.

[0079] In one embodiment, the cabinet also includes a plurality of mounting plates 123, which are disposed on one side of the shelf 120 in the second direction L2. The mounting plates 123 have mounting holes, which are used to connect to a medium distribution pipeline arranged on one side of the shelf 120 in the second direction L2. The medium distribution pipeline is used to connect to a cooling pipeline inside the computing device.

[0080] Exemplarily, there are two medium distribution pipelines, namely, a liquid inlet distribution pipeline 150 and a liquid return distribution pipeline 140. The liquid inlet distribution pipeline 150 and the liquid return distribution pipeline 140 are respectively vertically arranged on one side of the two support frames 1200 of the shelf 120 in the second direction L2.

[0081] Exemplarily, the liquid inlet distribution pipeline 150 and the liquid return distribution pipeline 140 can be fixed to the shelf 120 in a detachable manner.

[0082] In some examples, a plurality of mounting plates 123 are connected between the support frame 1200 of the shelf 120 adjacent to the column 121 of the inlet distribution pipeline 150 and the cabinet body 110 of the cabinet 100, and the return liquid distribution pipeline 140 is fixed to the corresponding mounting plate 123 through the connector 153 thereon. The support frame 1200 adjacent to the column 121 of the return liquid distribution pipeline 140 may be provided with a plurality of other mounting plates (not shown) arranged vertically at intervals, and the inlet liquid distribution pipeline 150 is fixed to another mounting plate through the connector 153 thereon.

[0083] In other examples, the liquid inlet distribution pipeline 150 and the liquid return distribution pipeline 140 can be detachably connected to the shelf 120 by snap connection, magnet adsorption or suction cup adsorption, but it is not limited thereto.

[0084] Exemplarily, the inlet distribution pipeline 150 and the return distribution pipeline 140 can be fixedly connected to the shelf 120. For example, the connectors 153 of the inlet distribution pipeline 150 and the return distribution pipeline 140 are fixed to the corresponding columns 121 of the shelf 120 by screws, welding or riveting.

[0085] It should be noted that the above is only an example and does not constitute a limitation of the present application. Those skilled in the art will understand that the connection between the liquid inlet distribution pipeline 150, the liquid return distribution pipeline 140 and the shelf 120 can also be connected in many other ways, such as clamp fixation, binding fixation or buckle fixation, but is not limited to these.

[0086] In one embodiment, the liquid inlet distribution pipeline 150 has a liquid inlet 151 and a plurality of liquid delivery ports 152 arranged at intervals in a vertical direction, the liquid inlet 151 is used to connect to the liquid supply outlet of the cooling device, and the plurality of liquid delivery ports 152 are used to connect to the medium input ends of the plurality of computing devices respectively. The liquid return distribution pipeline 140 has a liquid outlet 141 and a plurality of liquid return ports 142 arranged at intervals in a vertical direction, the plurality of liquid return ports 142 are used to connect to the medium output ends of the plurality of computing devices respectively, and the liquid outlet 141 is used to connect to the liquid return inlet of the cooling device.

[0087] It is understandable that a cooling pipeline is provided inside the computing device, and the cooling pipeline has a medium input end and a medium output end. The cooling medium flows through the cooling pipeline, absorbs the heat of the key heat-generating components of the computing device, reduces the temperature of the computing device, and ensures the stable operation of the computing device. Exemplarily, the cooling medium can be a liquid with good thermal conductivity, such as water and oil.

[0088] The cabinet 100 of this embodiment realizes cooling of each computing device while carrying each computing device, has a compact structure and occupies a small space, thereby facilitating maintenance and reducing costs. In addition, liquid delivery distribution and liquid return distribution to multiple computing devices are realized through a liquid inlet distribution pipeline 150 and a liquid return distribution pipeline 140, which reduces the number of components of the cabinet 100 and simplifies the overall structure of the cabinet 100. It is also convenient for centralized management, can more effectively control temperature, and reduce energy consumption.

[0089] Exemplarily, the cross-sections of the inlet distribution pipeline 150 and the return liquid distribution pipeline 140 are both square, for example, square. In other examples, the inlet distribution pipeline 150 and the return liquid distribution pipeline 140 can be circular tubes. It should be noted that this is only an example and does not constitute a limitation of the present application. Those skilled in the art will understand that the inlet distribution pipeline 150 and the return liquid distribution pipeline 140 can also be corrugated pipes, special-shaped pipes, spiral pipes, multi-layer composite pipes, etc., and are not limited thereto.

[0090] Exemplarily, the inner diameters of the liquid inlet distribution pipeline 150 and the liquid return distribution pipeline 140 may be 70 mm to 160 mm, so as to ensure the flow rate of the cooling medium and reduce the pressure loss.

[0091] Exemplarily, the inner diameter of the liquid inlet 151 and the liquid outlet 141 can be 50 mm to 150 mm, ensuring that a sufficient flow of cooling medium passes through the liquid inlet 151 and the liquid outlet 141, while reducing the flow rate at the liquid inlet 151 and the liquid outlet 141, thereby reducing friction loss and pressure drop, and ensuring that the cooling medium at each liquid inlet 151 and the liquid outlet 141 has sufficient pressure.

[0092] Exemplarily, the inner diameter of the liquid delivery port 152 and the liquid return port 142 can be 8 mm to 20 mm, increasing the flow rate of the cooling medium at the liquid delivery port 152 and the liquid return port 142, and ensuring that the flow rate at the liquid delivery port 152 and the liquid return port 142 matches the flow rate at the liquid inlet 151 and the liquid outlet 141, respectively.

[0093] Exemplarily, each liquid delivery port 152 is connected to the input end of the cooling pipeline of each computing device through a liquid delivery hose, and each liquid return port 142 is connected to the output end of the cooling pipeline of each computing device through a liquid return hose.

[0094] In one embodiment, the projections of the liquid inlet distribution pipeline 150 and the liquid return distribution pipeline 140 on the vertical plane are respectively located on both sides of the projections of the multiple computing devices on the vertical plane; the multiple liquid delivery ports 152 and the multiple liquid return ports 142 are distributed facing each other in the first direction L1, and the multiple liquid delivery ports 152 are adjacent to one side of the multiple computing devices 230 in the first direction L1, and the multiple liquid return ports 142 are adjacent to the other side of the multiple computing devices in the first direction L1. In this way, the arrangement of the liquid delivery hose between each liquid delivery port 152 and the input end of each cooling pipeline 215 and the arrangement of the liquid return hose between each liquid return port 142 and the output end of each cooling pipeline 215 can be simplified, thereby shortening the length of the liquid delivery hose and the liquid return hose.

[0095] In one embodiment, the liquid inlet 151 of the liquid inlet distribution pipeline 150 is formed on one side of the liquid inlet distribution pipeline 150 in the second direction L2 and is disposed adjacent to the top of the liquid inlet distribution pipeline 150; the liquid outlet 141 of the liquid return distribution pipeline 140 is formed on one side of the liquid return distribution pipeline 140 in the second direction L2 and is disposed adjacent to the top of the liquid return distribution pipeline 140. In this way, the liquid inlet 151 and the liquid outlet 141 are conveniently connected to the liquid supply outlet and the liquid return inlet of the cooling device, respectively.

[0096] In one embodiment, exhaust valves 160 are respectively provided at the top of the liquid inlet distribution pipeline 150 and the top of the liquid return distribution pipeline 140 to facilitate the discharge of water vapor in the liquid inlet distribution pipeline 150 and the water vapor in the liquid return distribution pipeline 140 to the outside, thereby reducing the gas content in the liquid inlet distribution pipeline 150 and the liquid return distribution pipeline 140, which is beneficial to improving the transportation efficiency of the cooling medium.

[0097] Exemplarily, the second exhaust valve 160 is a mechanical valve. Under normal circumstances, the valve of the second exhaust valve 160 is closed. When the cooling medium in the liquid inlet distribution pipeline 150 and the liquid return distribution pipeline 140 gathers air or gas, the gas rises and gathers at the top of the second exhaust valve 160. When the gas pressure is high enough, the valve of the second exhaust valve 160 is opened, and the gas is discharged. After the gas is discharged, the valve is quickly closed.

[0098] In one embodiment, the cabinet 100 may also include two flexible connecting pipes (not shown), which are respectively connected to the two exhaust valves 160. The flexible connecting pipes can extend to the bottom of the cabinet 100. Water vapor is guided to the supporting platform at the bottom of the cabinet 100 through the flexible connecting pipes and discharged to the outside through the gaps in the supporting platform.

[0099] Figure 4A A schematic diagram showing the cooling principle of a data center according to an embodiment of the present application is shown. Figure 4B A schematic diagram of the structure of a data center according to an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0100] See also Figure 4A and Figure 4B The embodiment of the present application also provides a computing assembly 1000, comprising a cabinet 100 of any of the aforementioned embodiments and a plurality of computing devices 230, wherein the plurality of computing devices 230 are arranged vertically in a first accommodation space 100a of the cabinet 100 to improve computing power and maximize the use of the internal space of the cabinet 100. In addition, the plurality of computing devices 230 are arranged regularly and neatly in the cabinet 100, which is convenient for management and maintenance.

[0101] In one embodiment, the computing device 230 has a cooling pipeline 215, and the multiple liquid delivery ports 152 of the liquid inlet distribution pipeline 150 of the cabinet 100 are respectively connected to the medium input ends of the cooling pipeline 215 of the multiple computing devices 230, and the multiple liquid return ports 142 of the liquid return distribution pipeline 140 of the cabinet 100 are respectively connected to the medium output ends of the cooling pipeline 215 of the multiple computing devices 230, so that the cooling medium flowing through the cooling pipeline 215 is used to dissipate heat for key heat-generating components inside the computing device 230, such as a computing power board, to ensure the normal operation of the computing device 230.

[0102] See also Figure 4A and Figure 4B The embodiment of the present application also provides a data center, comprising a plurality of computing assemblies 1000 of any of the above-mentioned embodiments, wherein the plurality of computing assemblies 1000 are arranged in sequence along a first direction L1, and the computing assemblies 1000 include a plurality of power distribution units, and the plurality of power distribution units are vertically arranged in a second accommodation space 100b of a cabinet 100 of the computing assembly 1000; the data center also comprises a power distribution cabinet 600, which is arranged on one side of the plurality of computing assemblies 1000 in the first direction L1, and the power distribution cabinet 600 is connected to the power distribution units of the plurality of computing assemblies 1000 through power supply cables.

[0103] Exemplarily, another wire hole is formed on the top of the power distribution cabinet 600, and the power supply cable is connected to the power distribution cabinet 600, and extends to the top of the cabinet 100 of the computing assembly 1000 through another wire hole, and enters the cabinet 100 through the wire hole on the top of the cabinet 100 to connect with each power distribution unit. The arrangement of the power supply cable in the space above the power distribution cabinet 600 and the computing assembly 1000 can improve the space utilization rate, and at the same time facilitate the connection of the power supply cable with the power distribution unit of the power distribution cabinet 600 and the computing assembly 1000 respectively.

[0104] Another wire hole of the power distribution cabinet 600 may be covered with another cover plate, and the other cover plate is installed on the top of the power distribution cabinet 600. Specifically, the top of the power distribution cabinet 600 is defined with a plurality of fourth fixing holes on the periphery of the other wire hole, and the other cover plate has a plurality of fifth fixing holes corresponding to the plurality of fourth fixing holes one by one, and the other cover plate is fixed to the top of the other wire hole by fasteners passing through the fourth fixing holes and the fifth fixing holes before the power supply cable is connected. In other words, before the power supply cable is connected, the other wire hole is covered by the other cover plate. For example, during the transportation and handling of the cabinet, the other cover plate covers the other wire hole to prevent debris from falling into the interior of the power distribution cabinet 600. After delivery, the other cover plate is removed, and the power supply cable passes through the other wire hole to be connected to the power distribution unit inside the power distribution cabinet 600 to complete the wiring.

[0105] The data center of this embodiment may adopt a container-type data center. For example, the data center may include a box 700, and the power distribution cabinet 600 and multiple computing assemblies 1000 are integrated inside the box 700. In this way, a container-type data center is formed, which is convenient for transportation and delivery. In addition, compared with traditional data centers, the construction and maintenance costs of container-type data centers are lower, and pre-assembly and testing can be performed. After delivery, the site only needs to simply connect the power supply and network through power cables and network cables respectively, and it can be put into use, thereby greatly saving time.

[0106] In one implementation, the data center of this embodiment further includes cooling equipment 200. In a high-density equipment environment such as a data center, water-electricity separation can effectively prevent potential safety hazards to power equipment caused by liquid leakage, ensuring efficient, safe and stable operation of the data center.

[0107] Exemplarily, the power distribution cabinet 600 may be spaced apart from the cooling device 200 .

[0108] In some examples, the power distribution cabinet 600 and the cooling device 200 are distributed on opposite sides of at least one computing assembly 1000 in the first direction L1, that is, the cooling device 200 is arranged on one side of at least one computing assembly 1000 in the first direction L1, and the power distribution cabinet 600 is arranged on the other side of at least one computing assembly 1000 in the first direction L1. While increasing the distance between the power distribution cabinet 600 and the cooling device 200, the power distribution cabinet 600 and the cooling device 200 are physically isolated by the computing assembly 1000, thereby greatly improving the overall reliability of the data center.

[0109] In other examples, the power distribution cabinet 600 and the cooling device 200 are distributed on opposite sides of at least one computing assembly 1000 in the second direction L2, and the power distribution cabinet 600 and the cooling device 200 are isolated by at least one computing assembly 1000 to improve the safety of water-electricity separation.

[0110] It should be noted that the above is only an example and does not constitute a limitation to the present application.

[0111] Those skilled in the art can understand that, based on the basic principle of spacing the power distribution cabinet 600 and the cooling device 200, there can be many other ways to space the power distribution cabinet 600 and the cooling device 200. For example, the power distribution cabinet 600 and the cooling device 200 are spaced apart in the upper and lower directions of at least one computing assembly 1000, that is, one of the power distribution cabinet 600 and the cooling device 200 is located above the computing assembly 1000, and the other is located below the computing assembly 1000, so as to achieve physical isolation between the power distribution cabinet 600 and the cooling device 200; for another example, the power distribution cabinet 600 and the cooling device 200 are not isolated by the computing assembly 1000, and water and electricity separation can be achieved by adding other objects for isolation or directly increasing the distance between the two. It should be noted that this is only for example, and the spacing between the power distribution cabinet 600 and the cooling device 200 is not limited to the aforementioned example.

[0112] The liquid supply outlet of the cooling device 200 is connected to the liquid inlet 151 of the liquid inlet distribution pipeline 150, and the liquid return inlet of the cooling device 200 is connected to the liquid outlet 141 of the liquid return distribution pipeline 140, so as to form a circulation loop of the cooling medium between the cooling device 200 and the liquid inlet distribution pipeline 150, the cooling pipeline 215 and the liquid return distribution pipeline 140 of the computing assembly 1000, so as to implement continuous cooling of the computing device 230.

[0113] The cooling device 200 of this embodiment may include a heat exchange module 10, a first pipeline group 20 and a second pipeline group 30. The first pipeline group 20 and the second pipeline group 30 may be arranged on both sides of the heat exchange module 10 in the second direction L2. The interior of the heat exchange module 10 may define a first heat exchange flow path 10a and a second heat exchange flow path 10b. The first heat exchange flow path 10a may be used for the flow of a cooling medium, and the second heat exchange flow path 10b may be used for the flow of a heat exchange medium. The cooling medium in the first heat exchange flow path 10a may perform heat exchange with the heat exchange medium in the second heat exchange flow path 10b to reduce the temperature of the cooling medium.

[0114] The first pipeline group 20 may include a first liquid supply pipeline 21 and a first liquid return pipeline 22. The liquid supply inlet of the first liquid supply pipeline 21 may be connected to the output end of the first heat exchange flow path 10a, and the liquid supply outlet of the first liquid supply pipeline 21 may be connected to the liquid inlet 151 of the liquid inlet distribution pipeline 150 of the computing assembly 200; the liquid return outlet of the first liquid return pipeline 22 may be connected to the input end of the first heat exchange flow path 10a, and the liquid return inlet of the first liquid return pipeline 22 may be connected to the liquid outlet 141 of the liquid return distribution pipeline 140 of the computing assembly 200. The second pipeline group 30 may include a second liquid supply pipeline 31 and a second liquid return pipeline 32; the second liquid supply pipeline 31 may be connected to the input end of the second heat exchange flow path 10b, and the second liquid supply pipeline 31 may be connected to the medium output end of the cold source device 500; the second liquid return pipeline 32 may be connected to the output end of the second heat exchange flow path 10b, and the second liquid return pipeline 32 may be connected to the medium return end of the cold source device 500; wherein, the first pipeline group 20 and the second pipeline group 30 may be respectively arranged on opposite sides of the heat exchange module 10.

[0115] In one embodiment, the first liquid supply pipeline 21 may include a first liquid supply sub-pipeline 211 and a second liquid supply sub-pipeline 212 connected to each other. The first liquid supply sub-pipeline 211 and the second liquid supply sub-pipeline 212 may extend along the first direction L1, respectively, and be arranged side by side and spaced apart in the second direction L2. The first liquid supply sub-pipeline 211 has a liquid supply inlet at one end adjacent to the heat exchange module 10, and the liquid supply inlet is connected to the output end of the first heat exchange flow path 10a. The second liquid supply sub-pipeline 212 is connected to the end of the first liquid supply sub-pipeline 211 away from the heat exchange module 10. The second liquid supply sub-pipeline 212 has a liquid supply outlet, and the liquid supply outlet is connected to the liquid inlet 151 of the liquid inlet distribution pipeline 150. The first liquid return pipeline 22 may include a first liquid return section 221, which extends along the first direction L1. The first liquid return section 221 may be provided with a liquid return inlet, and the liquid return inlet is connected to the liquid outlet 141 of the liquid return distribution pipeline 140.

[0116] In one embodiment, the second liquid supply sub-pipeline 212 may be provided with a plurality of liquid supply outlets, which may be arranged at intervals along the first direction L1 and correspond one-to-one to the liquid inlets 151 of the liquid inlet distribution pipelines 150 of the plurality of computing assemblies 1000, and each liquid supply outlet may be connected to the liquid inlet 151 of the corresponding liquid inlet distribution pipeline 150 of the computing assembly 1000. The first liquid return section 221 may be provided with a plurality of liquid return inlets, which may be arranged at intervals along the first direction L1 and correspond one-to-one to the liquid outlets 141 of the liquid return distribution pipelines 140 of the plurality of computing assemblies 1000, and each liquid return inlet 221a may be connected to the liquid outlet 141 of the liquid return distribution pipeline 140 of the corresponding computing assembly 1000.

[0117] According to the above embodiment, by providing a plurality of liquid return inlets arranged at intervals along the first direction L1, the return path of the cooling medium is evenly distributed, and the space utilization is optimized. At the same time, the modular design of the liquid supply outlet and the liquid return inlet corresponding to the calculation assembly 1000 is conducive to the overall expansion and maintenance of the cooling device 200. When it is necessary to increase or decrease the calculation assembly 1000, it is only necessary to adjust the position and number of the corresponding liquid supply outlet and liquid return inlet, thereby improving the flexibility and maintenance efficiency of the cooling device 200.

[0118] In one example, the liquid supply outlet of the first pipeline group 20 is connected to the liquid inlet 151 of the liquid inlet distribution pipeline 150 of the computing assembly 1000 through the liquid inlet pipeline 213, and the liquid return inlet of the first pipeline group 20 is connected to the liquid outlet 141 of the liquid return distribution pipeline 140 of the computing assembly 1000 through the liquid outlet pipeline 226.

[0119] In some examples, at least one of the liquid inlet pipeline 213 and the liquid outlet pipeline 226 is a hose to adapt to space limitations and facilitate installation and removal.

[0120] In other examples, at least one of the liquid inlet pipeline 213 and the liquid outlet pipeline 226 is a hard pipe to improve the structural strength of the pipeline.

[0121] It should be noted that the above is only an example and does not constitute a limitation of the present application. Those skilled in the art can understand that the hoses used in the liquid inlet pipeline 213 and the liquid outlet pipeline 226 can be bendable and elastic pipes such as plastic pipes and corrugated pipes, and the hard pipes can be metal pipes with greater hardness such as copper pipes, aluminum pipes, stainless steel pipes, or plastic pipes with greater hardness and support, or hard pipes made of plastic, metal or composite materials with a certain hardness and bending ability.

[0122] The materials of the liquid inlet pipeline 213 and the liquid outlet pipeline 226 are not limited to the above examples, and can also be any combination of the above materials, such as soft and hard combined pipelines, all hoses or all hard pipes, etc., but are not limited thereto.

[0123] In one embodiment, the first liquid return pipeline 22 further includes a second liquid return section and a third liquid return section connected to each other, and the second liquid return section and the third liquid return section extend vertically respectively. The first liquid return section is closed at one end away from the heat exchange module 10, and one end of the first liquid return section adjacent to the heat exchange module 10 is connected to the first end of the second liquid return section, the second end of the second liquid return section is connected to the first end of the third liquid return section, and the second end of the third liquid return section is connected to the input end of the first heat exchange flow path 10a.

[0124] In one embodiment, the cooling device 200 may also include a first power device 40 and a second power device 50, the first power device 40 is connected to the first pipeline group 20, and is used to provide power for the flow of the cooling medium; the second power device 50 is connected to the second pipeline group 30, and is used to provide power for the flow of the heat exchange medium.

[0125] Exemplarily, the first power device 40 and the second power device 50 may be fluid power pumps for driving the cooling medium to flow in the pipeline.

[0126] The cooling device 200 may further include a first liquid storage tank 80 and a second liquid storage tank 90. ​​The first liquid storage tank 80 is in communication with the first pipeline group 20, and is used to contain a cooling medium, and is used to replenish the cooling medium to the first pipeline group 20. The second liquid storage tank 90 is in communication with the second pipeline group 30, and is used to contain a cooling medium, and is used to replenish the heat exchange medium to the second pipeline group 30.

[0127] In one embodiment, the cooling device 200 also includes a first pressure-stabilizing tank 60 and a second pressure-stabilizing tank 70. The first pressure-stabilizing tank 60 is connected to the first pipeline group 20 to stabilize the pressure of the first pipeline group 20. The second pressure-stabilizing tank 70 is connected to the second pipeline group 30 to stabilize the pressure of the second pipeline group 30. When the pressure in the cooling medium circulation system of the cooling device 200 is too high, the excess cooling medium in the first pipeline group 20 will enter the first pressure-stabilizing tank 60; when the pressure of the system is too low, the cooling medium in the first pressure-stabilizing tank 60 will flow back to the system to keep the pressure stable. This improves the stability, reliability and heat dissipation exchange efficiency of the cooling device 200. Similarly, when the pressure in the heat exchange medium circulation system of the cooling device 200 is too high or too low, it is adjusted by the second pressure-stabilizing tank 70 to keep the pressure stable.

[0128] In one embodiment, the data center may further include a top frame 300 and a support platform 400. The top frame 300 is fixed to the top of the plurality of computing assemblies 1000, and a portion of the first pipeline group 20 may be supported on the top frame 300. The power distribution cabinet 600, the plurality of computing assemblies 1000, and the cooling equipment 200 are integrated into the support platform 400. The skid structure is formed in this way, which improves the integration of the data center, realizes unified transportation and delivery, and can be directly put into place after delivery, reducing the requirements for land flatness and concrete foundation. In addition, the top frame 300 can provide a supporting and fixing structure for the first pipeline group 20 of the cooling equipment 200, thereby improving the stability of the overall structure of the data center.

[0129] The skid structure can be entirely contained within the box 700 to form a container-type skid structure, which is convenient for transportation and delivery, while providing a sturdy structure to prevent the impact of the external environment.

[0130] In one example, the skid structure can be placed directly inside the box 700 to ensure the stability of the skid structure during transportation in the data center. The internal dimensions of the box 700 can be matched with the external dimensions of the skid structure to prevent it from moving; or a buffer protection layer can be added between the skid structure and the box 700 to provide additional protection to prevent it from moving.

[0131] In other examples, the skid structure may be fixed inside the box 700 , for example, the support platform 400 and / or the top frame 300 of the skid structure may be fixed to the bottom wall and / or side wall of the box 700 by fasteners.

[0132] It should be noted that the above is only an example and does not constitute a limitation to the present application.

[0133] Those skilled in the art can understand that the arrangement of the skid structure relative to the box 700 can also be in other forms. For example, an anti-skid pad can be added to the bottom of the box 700, or a shock-absorbing pad or shock absorber can be used to isolate the skid structure from the box 700 to reduce the vibration and impact of the box 700 during transportation. In addition, a clamp or buckle can be provided inside the box 700, or the skid structure can be fixed by magnetic attraction or vacuum adsorption. This is only for example, and the arrangement of the skid structure relative to the box 700 is not limited to the above examples.

[0134] In addition, it should be noted that the positional relationship between the power distribution cabinet 600 and the cooling device 200 and the box 700, in addition to both being contained inside the box 700, can also have other positional relationships. For example, one of the power distribution cabinet 600 and the cooling device 200 can be arranged inside the box 700, and the other can be arranged outside the box 700. The power distribution cabinet 600 and the cooling device 200 are physically isolated by the box 700, thereby improving the safety of water-electricity separation; for another example, the power distribution cabinet 600 and the cooling device 200 are both located outside the box 700 and on different sides of the box 700, respectively. The power distribution cabinet 600 and the cooling device 200 are physically isolated by the box 700 to ensure the safety of water-electricity separation. It should be noted that this is only an example, and the positional relationship between the power distribution cabinet 600 and the cooling device 200 relative to the box 700 is not limited to the aforementioned example.

[0135] In one embodiment, the support platform 400 may include a frame structure, a support plate and a frame, wherein the frame structure has a first area and a second area arranged in a first direction L1, the support plate covers the first area, and the frame is arranged in the second area. At least one computing assembly 1000 and a power distribution cabinet 600 are arranged on the support plate, and the heat exchange module is supported on the upper part of the frame, which improves the stability of the computing assembly 1000 and the heat exchange module 10 on the one hand, and raises the heat exchange module 10 on the other hand, which facilitates the connection between the heat exchange module 10 and the first pipeline group 20 supported on the top frame 300.

[0136] Exemplarily, the frame structure includes a plurality of first support beams extending along a first direction L1 and a plurality of second support beams extending along a second direction L2, and a plurality of second support beams are connected between two adjacent first support beams. The first support beams and the second support beams can be welded and fixedly connected. The first support beams and the second support beams can both be I-beams.

[0137] For example, the plurality of second support beams connected between two adjacent first support beams and distributed in the second direction L2 may be relatively distributed and / or staggered. At least some of the second support beams are staggered in the second direction L2 to optimize load distribution, avoid local stress concentration, and improve the structural stability and rigidity of the support platform 400.

[0138] In some examples, the power distribution cabinet 600 and the cooling equipment 200 are integrated in different areas of the support platform 400. On the one hand, the support platform 400 elevates the power distribution cabinet 600 so that it does not contact the placement surface of the data center, thereby preventing the cooling equipment 200 from leaking and causing water on the placement surface to affect the power distribution cabinet 600. On the other hand, the support platform 400 can guide possible leakage of the cooling equipment 200 to the outside of the support platform 400, completely isolating water and electricity, and further improving the safety of the data center.

[0139] In a specific example, the power distribution cabinet 600 and the computing assembly 1000 are both arranged on the support plate of the first area of ​​the support platform 400, and the cooling device 200 is arranged in the second area of ​​the support platform 400. Due to the frame structure of the second area, the leakage that may occur in the cooling device 200 can be discharged to the outside of the support platform 400 through the second area, and will not be deposited on the support platform 400, and will not flow from the second area to the support plate at the first area, thereby avoiding the problem of contact leakage of the power distribution cabinet 600.

[0140] The power distribution cabinet 600, computing assembly 1000 and cooling equipment 200 of this embodiment are all integrated into the supporting platform 400, which not only ensures that water and electricity can be completely isolated, but also improves the integration of the data center. It not only effectively utilizes the vertical and horizontal space, reduces the physical footprint, and facilitates overall transportation and delivery; it can also simplify the monitoring and management process, and facilitate operation and maintenance personnel to operate and maintain. Furthermore, the integrated design can reduce the distance and time of power and signal transmission, improve the response speed of the data center, and enhance the overall reliability of the data center.

[0141] Exemplarily, the support plate includes a plurality of plates arranged in a spliced ​​relationship, each plate being connected to the frame structure by corresponding fasteners. A gap is defined between two adjacent plates, and the gap is used to guide the liquid on the support plate to the lower side of the support plate to prevent the liquid from being deposited on the support plate.

[0142] In some examples, each plate is connected to the frame structure by corresponding fasteners. In other examples, the plate is fixedly connected to the frame structure by welding. It should be noted that the above is only an example and does not constitute a limitation of the present application. Those skilled in the art will understand that there are many other ways to connect the plate and the frame structure, such as riveting, latch connection or snap connection, etc., and these connection methods can achieve a fixed connection between the plate and the frame structure. This is also only an example, and the connection method between the plate and the frame structure is not limited to this.

[0143] In some examples, the frame can be welded to the first area of ​​the frame structure. In other examples, the frame can be connected to the first area of ​​the frame structure by fasteners, rivets, pin connections, or snap connections. This is only an example, and the connection method between the frame and the frame structure is not limited to this.

[0144] Exemplarily, the frame may include a vertical frame and a horizontal frame, wherein a bottom end of the vertical frame is connected to the first area, and the horizontal frame is connected to a top end of the vertical frame.

[0145] The size of the first area in the first direction L1 is greater than the size of the second area in the first direction L1, so that space is reasonably allocated for the computing assembly 1000, the power distribution cabinet 600 and the cooling device 200.

[0146] The size of the first area in the second direction L2 is roughly equal to the size of the second area in the second direction L2. While meeting the space requirements of the computing assembly 1000, the power distribution cabinet 600 and the cooling equipment 200 in the second direction L2, the overall regularity of the support platform 400 is maintained, making it convenient to place the data center in a container and improving the convenience of transporting the data center.

[0147] It should be noted that the dimensions of the first area and the second area can be flexibly set according to actual conditions to provide carrying space for the computing assembly 1000, the power distribution cabinet 600 and the cooling equipment 200, ensuring that the computing assembly 1000, the power distribution cabinet 600 and the cooling equipment 200 are distributed in different areas on the support platform 400.

[0148] In one embodiment, the second area of ​​the frame structure has three sub-areas arranged in the second direction L2, and the three sub-areas are respectively a sub-area located in the middle and two sub-areas located on both sides. The middle sub-area is provided with a frame, and the heat exchange module 10 is arranged on the upper part of the frame. The second return liquid section and the third return liquid section of the first pipeline group 20 are both located in a sub-area on one side adjacent to the first liquid supply pipeline 21, which makes full use of the space above the support platform 400 and facilitates the connection between the third return liquid section and the input end of the first heat exchange flow path 10a of the heat exchange module 10.

[0149] In one embodiment, the projection of the second liquid supply pipeline 31 and the second liquid return pipeline 32 on the horizontal plane is located in a sub-area of ​​the side of the support platform 400 away from the first liquid supply pipeline 21, that is, the second liquid supply pipeline 31 and the second liquid return pipeline 32 of the second pipeline group 30 and the second liquid return section and the third liquid return section of the first pipeline group 20 are distributed on opposite sides of the heat exchange module 10 in the first direction L1. In this way, the pipelines of the cooling device 200 are further centrally arranged to improve the structural compactness of the cooling device 200.

[0150] In one embodiment, the first power device 40 and the second power device 50 may be respectively disposed in two sub-areas on both sides of the support platform 400. The first liquid storage tank 80 and the second liquid storage tank 90 may be disposed inside the frame of the support platform 400 and arranged side by side and adjacent to each other in the second direction L2. That is, the first liquid storage tank 80 and the second liquid storage tank 90 are both located below the heat exchange module 10 to fully utilize the space below the heat exchange module 10, reduce the space occupied by the first liquid storage tank 80 and the second liquid storage tank 90 in the horizontal direction, and further improve the structural compactness of the cooling device 200.

[0151] The first pressure stabilizing tank 60 and the second pressure stabilizing tank 70 can be arranged inside the frame of the supporting platform 400, fixed in the middle sub-area of ​​the supporting platform 400, and arranged side by side and adjacent to each other in the second direction L2, so as to further utilize the space under the heat exchange module 10, improve the structural compactness of the cooling device 200, and reduce the space occupied by the cooling device 200 in the horizontal direction.

[0152] In one embodiment, the top frame 300 includes a plurality of cross beams and a plurality of longitudinal beams, wherein the plurality of cross beams extend along the first direction L1 and are arranged side by side and at intervals in the second direction L2, and the plurality of cross beams are fixedly connected to the tops of the plurality of computing assemblies 1000. The plurality of longitudinal beams extend along the second direction L2 so that the cross beams intersect with the longitudinal beams; wherein a plurality of longitudinal beams are fixedly connected between two adjacent cross beams; and a portion of the first pipeline group 20 is supported by the plurality of longitudinal beams. In this way, the tops of the plurality of computing assemblies 1000 are fixed to prevent the computing assemblies 1000 from shaking and colliding with each other due to bumps during transportation of the data center.

[0153] In addition, by providing a longitudinal beam that intersects and connects with the cross beam, the stability of the top frame 300 is increased, and at the same time, a supporting and fixing structure is provided for part of the first pipeline group 20 of the cooling equipment 200. This not only facilitates the connection between the first pipeline group 20 and the liquid inlet distribution pipeline 150 and the liquid return distribution pipeline 140 of the computing assembly 1000, but also eliminates the need for an additional fixing structure to fix the first pipeline group 20, which is beneficial to improving the compactness of the structure and space utilization.

[0154] In some examples, the longitudinal beam and the transverse beam may be fixedly connected by means of clamping, welding, or the like.

[0155] In other examples, the longitudinal beam and the cross beam may be connected by fasteners, rivets, bolt connections, etc. This is only an example, and the connection method between the longitudinal beam and the cross beam is not limited to this.

[0156] In one embodiment, the first liquid supply sub-pipeline 211, the second liquid supply sub-pipeline 212 and the first liquid return section 221 of the first pipeline group 20 can be supported on multiple longitudinal beams of the top frame 300, and the first liquid return section 221 is arranged between the first liquid supply sub-pipeline 211 and the second liquid supply sub-pipeline 212, so that this part of the pipeline section of the first pipeline group 20 is concentrated on the top frame 300, thereby improving the compactness of the arrangement of the first pipeline group 20 and the computing assembly 1000, facilitating the connection between the liquid supply outlet of the first pipeline group 20 and the liquid inlet 151 of the liquid inlet distribution pipeline 150 of the computing assembly 1000, and facilitating the connection between the liquid return inlet of the first pipeline group 20 and the liquid outlet 141 of the liquid return distribution pipeline 140 of the computing assembly 1000.

[0157] In one embodiment, the plurality of cross beams include a first beam body and a second beam body, and the first beam body and the second beam body are fixedly connected to the top of at least one computing assembly 1000. The longitudinal beam includes a first section and a second section connected to each other, the first section is connected between the first beam body and the second beam body, and the second section is located on a side of the second beam body away from the first beam body and extends to the outside of the computing assembly 1000 in the second direction L2, wherein the second section provides support for the first liquid supply sub-pipeline 211, the second liquid supply sub-pipeline 212, and the first liquid return section 221 of the first pipeline group 20.

[0158] In this embodiment, the second section of the longitudinal beam extends from the top of the computing assembly 1000 to the outside of the computing assembly 1000 in the second direction L2, so that the first liquid supply sub-pipeline 211, the second liquid supply sub-pipeline 212 and the first liquid return section 221 supported by the second section 322 are located on the outside of the computing assembly 1000 in the second direction L2, rather than directly above the top of the computing assembly 1000, thereby reserving a reasonable position for the layout space of the connecting pipelines between the liquid inlet distribution pipeline 150, the liquid return distribution pipeline 140 of the computing assembly 1000 and the first pipeline group 20, thereby facilitating the connection between the pipelines.

[0159] Exemplarily, the projection of the first section of the longitudinal beam in the horizontal plane is within the range of the projection of the computing assembly 1000 in the horizontal plane, and the projection of the second section of the longitudinal beam in the horizontal plane is outside the range of the projection of the computing assembly 1000 in the horizontal plane, that is, the second section as a whole is located on the outside of the computing assembly 1000 in the second direction L2, so that the first liquid supply sub-pipeline 211, the second liquid supply sub-pipeline 212 and the first liquid return section 221 supported by the second section are all located on the outside of the computing assembly 1000 in the second direction L2, which facilitates the connection between the liquid inlet distribution pipeline 150, the liquid return distribution pipeline 140 and the first pipeline group 20 of the computing assembly 1000, while allowing the first pipeline group 20 to completely avoid the top of the computing assembly 1000, avoiding the impact on the computing assembly 1000 when the first pipeline group 20 leaks, thereby improving the safety of the data center.

[0160] There may be multiple longitudinal beams, and the multiple longitudinal beams correspond to the multiple computing assemblies 1000 one by one. The longitudinal beams are located at the top of the corresponding computing assemblies 1000, that is, a longitudinal beam extending along the second direction L2 is arranged at the top of each computing assembly 1000, and correspondingly, the cross beams connect the multiple computing assemblies 1000. On the one hand, the load distribution on the longitudinal beams is optimized to avoid local stress concentration, improve the structural stability and strength of the top frame 300, and ensure stable support for the first pipeline group 20; on the other hand, the top of each computing assembly 1000 is limited by the longitudinal beams and cross beams, so as to improve the stability of the top connection of the multiple computing assemblies 1000.

[0161] The box body 700 of the present embodiment may include a frame 701, which is protruding upward on one side of the bottom of the box body 700 in the second direction L2. The support platform 400 is spaced apart from the frame 701 on one side adjacent to the frame 701 in the second direction L2 to form a groove for liquid drainage. That is, when the support platform 400 is arranged at the bottom of the box body 700, it needs to maintain a certain distance from the frame 701 of the box body 700 in the second direction, so as to reserve a channel for liquid discharge and facilitate timely discharge of liquid.

[0162] The frame 701 may be formed with a plurality of drainage holes 702 spaced apart in the first direction L1 , and the liquid in the groove is discharged to the outside of the box body 700 through the drainage holes 702 , so as to avoid water accumulation at the bottom of the box body 700 .

[0163] Exemplarily, there are two drainage holes 702. The two drainage holes 702 can together form a forklift hole, which is convenient for a forklift to carry the container.

[0164] In some examples, the shape and size of the box 700 can be set accordingly with reference to a standard container of 40 feet, and the overall dimensions are 12.192m*2.438m*2.438m. Thus, after the skid structure formed by integrating the power distribution cabinet 600, multiple computing assemblies 1000, and cooling equipment 200 on the support platform 400 is deployed in the accommodation cavity of the box 700, the data center can be directly packaged and transported by sea or land transportation or other means, and no secondary assembly is required after the transportation is completed, thereby improving the convenience of transportation and delivery.

[0165] The above is only a specific example and does not constitute a limitation of the present application. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the shape and size of the box 700 can be arbitrarily set according to actual conditions. For ease of transportation, the shape and size of the box 700 can be set accordingly with reference to a standard container, for example, the same shape and size as a standard container of 20 feet, 40 feet or 45 feet can be adopted, but it is not limited thereto.

[0166] The shape and size of the box 700 may also have other different designs. For example, a compact design may be adopted to make the internal shape and internal size of the box 700 close to the shape and size of the skid structure, reduce the redundant space, and prevent the skid structure from moving inside the box 700; or, a redundant space design may be adopted to reserve a certain buffer space around the inside of the box 700 to facilitate the placement of fillers or buffer materials to provide additional protection. This is only an example, and the shape and size of the box 700 are not limited to the above examples.

[0167] In the description of this specification, it should be understood that the terms "length", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0168] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0169] In this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "connection" can refer to electrical connection or communication; can refer to direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; can refer to the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0170] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" and "above" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" and "below" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0171] The disclosure above provides many different embodiments or examples to realize the different structures of the present application. In order to simplify the disclosure of the present application, the parts and settings of specific examples are described above. Of course, they are only examples, and the purpose is not to limit the present application. In addition, the present application can repeat reference numerals and / or reference letters in different examples, and this repetition is for the purpose of simplification and clarity, which itself does not indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed.

[0172] The above is only a specific implementation of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can easily think of various changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present application, which should be included in the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A cabinet, characterized in that: The interior of the cabinet has a first accommodating space and a second accommodating space arranged in a first direction, the first accommodating space is used to place a plurality of computing devices arranged vertically, and the second accommodating space is used to place a plurality of power distribution units arranged vertically, and the plurality of power distribution units are used to connect the power modules outside the cabinet with the plurality of computing devices to supply power to the plurality of computing devices.

2. The cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cabinet includes a cabinet body and a shelf. The shelf is arranged inside the cabinet body. The shelf defines the first accommodating space. The second accommodating space is defined between the shelf and the cabinet body.

3. The cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The shelf comprises two support frames spaced apart in the first direction, the support frame comprises a plurality of columns and a plurality of support plates, the plurality of columns spaced apart in the second direction, the plurality of support plates are spaced apart in the vertical direction and connected to the plurality of columns; The multiple support plates of one of the support frames and the multiple support plates of the other support frame are distributed opposite to each other in the first direction, so that the computing device is supported by the two support frames distributed opposite to each other.

4. The cabinet according to claim 3, characterized in that: The support plate includes a fixing plate and a bearing plate. The fixing plate extends vertically and is fixed to the plurality of columns. The bearing plate extends horizontally from the lower end of the fixing plate toward the support plate of another support frame.

5. The cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that: Also includes: A plurality of power supply support seats are vertically arranged at intervals in the second accommodating space and connected between the cabinet and the shelf, and are used to respectively support the plurality of power distribution units.

6. The cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cable hole is formed on the top of the cabinet body, and the cable hole is used for power supply cables to pass through and connect to the power distribution unit.

7. The cabinet according to claim 6, characterized in that: The top of the cabinet is defined with a plurality of first fixing holes on the outer periphery of the wire-passing hole; The cabinet also includes: a cover plate having a plurality of second fixing holes corresponding one-to-one to the plurality of first fixing holes, and the cover plate is fixed above the wire hole by fasteners passing through the second fixing holes and the first fixing holes in sequence before the power supply cable is connected.

8. The cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that: Also includes: Wiring A column is vertically arranged on the front side of the shelf in the second direction, and the wiring column is formed with a plurality of threading grooves for network cables to pass through, and the network cables are used to connect to the network interface of the computing device.

9. The cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A lifting ring is detachably arranged on the top of the cabinet body of the cabinet, and the lifting ring is used to connect a lifting rope to carry the cabinet.

10. The cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A top connecting plate is arranged on one side of the top of the cabinet body of the cabinet in the first direction, and is used to connect with adjacent cabinets arranged in the first direction.

11. The cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: A third fixing hole extending vertically is formed at the bottom of the cabinet body of the cabinet, so that the cabinet can be fixed to the supporting platform of the cabinet by a fastener passing through the third fixing hole.

12. The cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: The bottom connecting plate is arranged at the bottom of the cabinet body of the cabinet and extends downwardly and obliquely on the outer side in the second direction, and is used for connecting with the supporting platform supporting the cabinet.

13. The cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A plurality of rollers are arranged at the bottom of the cabinet body of the cabinet.

14. A computing assembly, characterized in that: include: The cabinet according to any one of claims 1 to 13; A plurality of computing devices are arranged vertically and placed in the first accommodating space of the cabinet.

15. A data center, characterized in that: comprising a plurality of computing assemblies as claimed in claim 14, wherein the plurality of computing assemblies are arranged sequentially along a first direction; The computing assembly comprises a plurality of power distribution units, and the plurality of power distribution units are vertically arranged in a second accommodation space of a cabinet of the computing assembly; The data center further includes a power distribution cabinet, which is disposed on one side of the plurality of computing assemblies in the first direction, and is connected to power distribution units of the plurality of computing assemblies via power supply cables.

16. The data center according to claim 15, characterized in that: It also includes a box, in which the power distribution cabinet and the plurality of computing assemblies are integrated.

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