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Console embedded server rack

a server rack and console technology, applied in the field of console displays, can solve the problems of occupying space, loss of at least one unit of rack space, and large number of units (“u”) of space for storing such consoles

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-06-15
IBM CORP
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[0007] In accordance with the present invention, improved apparatus and systems of system rack enclosures are disclosed. In one embodiment of the present invention, a door for a system rack enclosure has a door body, one or more attachment devices functioning to rotatably attach the body to an enclosure, and

Problems solved by technology

While the system rack enclosure allows for efficient use of space by housing multiple computing devices, some of the enclosure space is in some circumstances consumed by a computer console used access the machines within the system rack enclosure.
A large video display and keyboard combination can be housed within the enclosure, but a large number of units (“U”) of space are consumed storing such console.
The drawback to this solution is the loss of at least one unit of rack space that could be otherwise mounting another machine in the system rack.

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[0017] With reference now to the Figures, and particular with reference to FIG. 1, there is shown a perspective view of an external appearance of a system rack, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. System rack 10 is of the type which is commonly used in network server systems, telephone switch gear, power supplies, and the like. FIG. 2A is a front view of the system rack enclosure, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2B is a front view showing the system rack enclosure in state in which the front door thereof is removed.

[0018] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2A, system rack 10 includes an enclosure comprising an upper main body 12 and a lower main body 14, which are made of a sturdy material such as steel for example. On the upper main body 12, an open-closeable front door 16, including a handle 20 is arranged and a back door (not shown) is also arranged on a back side thereof. Servers, routers or other electronic machines...

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Abstract

A server rack enclosure has a display, keyboard and mouse mounted on the inside face of the enclosure's door. When the door is in an open position, these user interface devices provide access and control over the servers, hard drives, network equipment, etc. mounted in the server rack. The location of the user interface devices on the enclosure door saves valuable rack space for servers or other machines. The user interface devices are integrally or separately mounted to a vertical rail affixed to the door to permit user positioning of the user interface devices to a preferred height by sliding the display and keyboard along the rail. The display and keyboard are mounted to the rail using hinge or swivel mounts to permit the user rotation and positioning of the user interface devices to a preferred viewing and operational angle.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates in general to hardware for computer systems, and in particular to console displays mounted within computer system enclosures. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] System racks have been provided for housing equipment, such as network server systems, telephone switch gear, power supplies, and the like. Industry standards have been adopted for system racks, including the adoption of standard unit vertical heights, horizontal widths and horizontal depths of the system racks. One such standard size rack has a width of 19 inches. The vertical height of components for installation into system racks is typically expressed in terms of a standard vertical unit of measure called a “U,” which corresponds to 1.25 inches. Various such U components have been secured to system racks using threaded fasteners, which have included bolts and screws that require hand tools to secure the various ...

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IPC IPC(8): A47B81/00A47B97/00
CPCH05K7/1494
Inventor WILLIAMSON, ROBERT VERNON
Owner IBM CORP