Security panels for use in data centers

Abstract

Disclosed is an integrated data center that provides for efficient cooling as well as efficient wire routing. The data center houses electronic equipment stored in clusters of cabinets. The space inside the data center is shared, such as on a leased basis, between multiple different entities who operate their own electronic equipment. To achieve privacy, security, and cooling air flow, one or more layers of a security paneling surround one or more clusters of cabinets to create a secure interior space. This allows access to only authorized personal, prevents people from viewing into the secure interior space, and allows cooling air flow to pass into the secure interior space to cool the electronic equipment. The security paneling comprises sheets of metal with small apertures. Two or more security panels may be arranged with offset apertures to further prevent viewing of the electronic equipment in the secure interior space.

Description

BACKGROUND1. Priority Claim[0001]This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16 / 225,773 entitled “Security Panels For Use In Data Centers” filed on Dec. 19, 2018, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 608,529 entitled “Security Panels For Use In Data Centers” filed on Dec. 20, 2017, which applications are expressly incorporated by reference herein.2. Field of the Invention[0002]The disclosed embodiments relate to electronic equipment data centers or co-location facility designs and methods of making and using the same in an environmentally aware manner.3. Background of the Invention[0003]Data centers and server co-location facilities are well-known. In such facilities, rows of electronics equipment, such as servers, typically owned by different entities, are stored. In many facilities, cabinets are used in which different electronics equipment is stored, so that only the owners of that equipment, and potentially the facility o...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention is an integrated data center that focuses on effective cooling and organized wire routing.

Problems solved by technology

These units, however, are not located in standardized, accessible and relatively convenient positions relative to the facility should any of the units need to be accessed and / or removed for repair or replacement.

Further, these units are not themselves created using an intentionally transportable design.

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