Integrated cabinet
By designing an integrated cabinet, the air conditioning and power equipment can be used as backups for each other, solving the high temperature problem caused by air conditioning failure in the data center, improving the stability of equipment operation and space utilization efficiency, and reducing costs.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202410458856.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-04-16
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-28
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of integrated cabinet technology, and in particular to an integrated cabinet. Background Technology
[0002] Data centers typically house servers for computing, storage, and communication. These servers generate a lot of heat during operation, and overheating can cause them to malfunction. Therefore, data centers are usually equipped with air conditioning to keep the servers operating at a suitable temperature and prevent them from malfunctioning due to overheating.
[0003] In a data center, one air conditioner typically serves multiple server racks. If the air conditioner malfunctions, the temperature inside the corresponding server rack will rise, causing the servers to malfunction and resulting in significant losses. Summary of the Invention
[0004] This application provides an integrated cabinet to solve the problem that in existing data centers, air conditioning failure can lead to a significant increase in temperature inside a large number of cabinets, resulting in substantial losses.
[0005] To address the above problems, this application provides the following technical solution:
[0006] This application provides an integrated cabinet, including a first cabinet, a second cabinet, and a third cabinet arranged in sequence. The first cabinet has a first installation area for installing a first device, and the third cabinet has a second installation area for installing a second device. The second cabinet has a first air conditioner and a second air conditioner. The first cabinet, the second cabinet, and the third cabinet are all provided with air inlets and air outlets to allow air to flow between the second cabinet and the first and third cabinets.
[0007] The first air conditioner is connected to a first power device, and the second air conditioner is connected to a second power device. The first power device and the second power device are respectively connected to a first power supply and a second power supply.
[0008] In some possible designs, the second cabinet contains an air conditioning installation area and a storage area, with the first and second air conditioners located within the air conditioning installation area.
[0009] In some possible designs, the air conditioning installation area is located below the storage area.
[0010] In some possible designs, both the first power device and the second power device are also connected to the first device and the second device;
[0011] Wherein, the first power equipment is used to supply power to the first device, and the first power equipment is also used to supply power to the second device when the second power equipment fails. The second power equipment is used to supply power to the second device, and the second power equipment is also used to supply power to the first device when the first power equipment fails.
[0012] In some possible designs, the first cabinet may also have a third installation area located above the first installation area, with the first electrical equipment located within the third installation area; the third cabinet may also have a fourth installation area located above the second installation area, with the second electrical equipment located within the fourth installation area.
[0013] In some possible designs, the first cabinet is provided with a first channel for accommodating a first line connecting the second electrical device and the first device; the third cabinet is provided with a second channel for accommodating a second line connecting the first electrical device and the second device.
[0014] The first channel and the second channel both extend along the height of the first cabinet, so that the first channel separates the first cabinet and the second cabinet, and the second channel separates the second cabinet and the third cabinet.
[0015] In some possible designs, a third channel is provided on the side of the first cabinet opposite to the first channel, the third channel being used to accommodate a third line connecting the first electrical equipment and the first equipment; a fourth channel is also provided on the side of the third cabinet opposite to the second channel, the fourth channel being used to accommodate a fourth line connecting the second electrical equipment and the second equipment.
[0016] In some possible designs, the third cabinet has a fifth channel and a sixth channel on opposite sides, the fifth channel being adjacent to and parallel to the first channel, and the fifth channel being used to accommodate the fifth line connecting the first electrical equipment and the first air conditioner. The sixth channel is adjacent to and parallel to the second channel, and the sixth channel is used to accommodate the sixth line connecting the second electrical equipment and the second air conditioner.
[0017] In some possible designs, the integrated cabinet also includes an acquisition module and a control module. The acquisition module is used to acquire the operating parameters of the first power equipment, the second power equipment, the first air conditioner, and the second air conditioner, and transmit the operating parameters to the control module.
[0018] The control module is used to display the operating parameters and adjust the operating status of the first power equipment, the second power equipment, the first air conditioner, and the second air conditioner according to the operating parameters.
[0019] In some possible designs, it is also used to obtain the remaining space value in the first installation area and the second installation area, and transmit the remaining space value to the control module so that the control module can display the remaining space value.
[0020] In some possible designs, the control module includes a first display controller and a second display controller. The first display controller is mounted on the first cabinet, and the second display controller is mounted on the third cabinet. Both the first and second display controllers are connected to the acquisition module. Both the first and second display controllers are also connected to the first and second power devices, respectively, so that they can be powered by either the first or the second power device. In the event of a power failure in either the first or the second power device, the first and second display controllers switch to the other power device for power supply.
[0021] The operating parameters include first operating parameters of the first power equipment and the first air conditioner, and second operating parameters of the second power equipment and the second air conditioner. The first display controller is used to display the first operating parameters and control the operating status of the first power equipment and the first air conditioner according to the first operating parameters. The second display controller is used to display the second operating parameters and control the operating status of the second power equipment and the second air conditioner according to the second operating parameters.
[0022] The first display controller and the second display controller are also interconnected via signals so that if one of the first display controller and the second display controller fails, the other will perform the corresponding function.
[0023] This application provides an integrated cabinet, comprising a first cabinet, a second cabinet, and a third cabinet. The first and third cabinets are used to install multiple first devices and multiple second devices, respectively. A first air conditioner and a second air conditioner are installed in the second cabinet. The first and second air conditioners are used to cool the devices in the first and second cabinets. If one of the first and second air conditioners fails, the other can continue to work to cool the devices in the first and second cabinets, preventing high temperatures from affecting equipment operation. At the same time, the first air conditioner is connected to a first power supply, and the second air conditioner is connected to a second power supply. The first and second power supplies are respectively connected to a first power supply and a second power supply. Thus, if the power supply to the first and second power supplies is abnormal, only one of the first and second air conditioners will fail due to power loss, while the other can still work normally. This further improves the cooling stability of the integrated cabinet and reduces the probability of the devices in the first and second cabinets failing to work due to high temperatures. Attached Figure Description
[0024] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application.
[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the integrated cabinet provided in the embodiments of this application;
[0026] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the airflow direction of the first and second air conditioners in the integrated cabinet.
[0027] Figure 3 A 3D view of an existing standard server rack;
[0028] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A front view of a standard server rack in the system;
[0029] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Side view of a standard server rack in the design;
[0030] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A 3D view of the integrated cabinet in the image;
[0031] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A front view of the integrated cabinet in the center;
[0032] Figure 8 for Figure 6 Side view of the integrated cabinet;
[0033] Figure 9A schematic diagram of the existing data center layout;
[0034] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the layout of a data center using the integrated cabinet of this application embodiment.
[0035] Figure label:
[0036] 110 - Main server room; 120 - Auxiliary area; 130 - Standard server rack;
[0037] 200 - First cabinet; 210 - First installation area; 220 - First power equipment; 221 - UPS main unit; 222 - UPS battery; 230 - Third installation area; 240 - First channel; 250 - Third channel; 260 - First display controller;
[0038] 300 - Second cabinet; 310 - First air conditioner; 320 - Second air conditioner; 330 - Storage area; 340 - Air conditioner installation area; 350 - Fifth channel; 360 - Sixth channel;
[0039] 400 - Third cabinet; 410 - Second installation area; 420 - Second electrical equipment; 430 - Fourth installation area; 440 - Second channel; 450 - Fourth channel; 460 - Second display controller;
[0040] 500 - First Equipment;
[0041] 600 - Second Equipment;
[0042] 700 - Integrated cabinet.
[0043] The accompanying drawings illustrate specific embodiments of this application, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of this application to those skilled in the art through reference to particular embodiments. Detailed Implementation
[0044] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this application as detailed in the appended claims.
[0045] Internet Data Centers (IDCs) require a good match between space, power, and control systems, and have high requirements for the reliability of power and cooling.
[0046] Currently, to meet the power and cooling requirements of data centers, data centers are generally divided into multiple main server rooms and auxiliary areas. Power, air conditioning, and other auxiliary equipment are usually installed in the auxiliary areas to serve the main server rooms. This layout has at least the following problems:
[0047] 1. Each air conditioner and power equipment serves multiple server racks. If the air conditioner or power equipment fails, the equipment in the corresponding server rack will not be able to work properly, resulting in significant losses.
[0048] 2. When the data center's capacity is fixed, the auxiliary area used to install auxiliary equipment such as power supply and air conditioning may occupy close to 50% of the capacity, which limits the number of server racks in the main server room, meaning that the data center can accommodate fewer devices.
[0049] 3. The auxiliary area for installing power, air conditioning and other auxiliary equipment is set up separately from the main server room. During installation, additional connection routes are required, which will increase the cost of the data center accordingly.
[0050] 4. Auxiliary equipment such as power supply and air conditioning are centrally located, often serving multiple main equipment rooms, resulting in poor management clarity.
[0051] To avoid the aforementioned problems, this application provides an integrated cabinet. It comprises a first cabinet, a second cabinet, and a third cabinet, with the first and third cabinets respectively housing multiple first devices and multiple second devices. A first air conditioner and a second air conditioner are installed within the second cabinet. These air conditioners cool the devices within the first and second cabinets. If one of the first or second air conditioners fails, the other can continue to operate, cooling the devices within the first and second cabinets and preventing high temperatures from affecting equipment operation. Simultaneously, the first air conditioner is connected to a first power supply, and the second air conditioner is connected to a second power supply. The first and second power supplies are respectively connected to a first power source and a second power source. Therefore, if the power supply to either the first or second power supply is abnormal, only one of the first or second air conditioners will fail due to power loss, while the other can still operate normally. This further improves the cooling stability of the integrated cabinet and reduces the probability of the devices within the first and second cabinets failing due to high temperatures.
[0052] The technical solution of this application and how the technical solution of this application solves the above-mentioned technical problems are described in detail below with specific embodiments. These specific embodiments can be combined with each other, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be described again in some embodiments. The embodiments of this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0053] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown in the figure, this application embodiment provides an integrated cabinet, which includes a first cabinet 200, a second cabinet 300 and a third cabinet 400.
[0054] The first cabinet 200 has a first installation area 210 for installing the first device 500. The second cabinet 300 has a second installation area 410 for installing the second device 600. Multiple first devices 500 can be installed in the first installation area, and multiple second devices 600 can be installed in the second installation area 410.
[0055] It is understood that the first device 500 and the second device 600 can be conventional computing, storage, communication and other server devices. This embodiment does not limit them. At the same time, the number of first devices 500 that can be set in the first cabinet 200 and the number of second devices 600 that can be set in the third cabinet 400 are actually determined according to the actual capacity of the first cabinet 200 and the third cabinet 400. This embodiment does not limit them.
[0056] The third cabinet 400 houses the first air conditioner 310 and the second air conditioner 320. Each of the first, second, and third cabinets 200, 300, and 400 is equipped with an air inlet and outlet, allowing air to circulate among them. The airflow path is as follows: Figure 2 As indicated by the arrows, the cold air generated by the cooling of the first air conditioner 310 and the second air conditioner 320 can leave the second cabinet 300 through the air outlet on the second cabinet 300, and the cold air can enter the first cabinet 200 and the third cabinet 400 through the air inlets on the first cabinet 200 and the third cabinet 400 respectively to cool the first device 500 and the second device 600. The high-temperature gas leaving the air outlets of the first cabinet 200 and the third cabinet 400 can enter the second cabinet 300 through the air inlet on the second cabinet 300, and be cooled by the first air conditioner 310 and the second air conditioner 320 to form cold air.
[0057] It is understandable that the first cabinet 200, the second cabinet 300, and the third cabinet 400 are arranged sequentially, that is, the second cabinet 300 is adjacent to the first cabinet 200 and the third cabinet 400 respectively. The first cabinet 200, the second cabinet 300, and the third cabinet 400 can be arranged in a straight line or at a certain angle, as long as gas can circulate between the first cabinet 200 and the second cabinet 300, and between the second cabinet 300 and the third cabinet 400.
[0058] Of course, the first air conditioner 310 and the second air conditioner 320 can work independently or simultaneously. That is, when the cooling demand can be met by either the first air conditioner 310 or the second air conditioner 320, only the first air conditioner 310 can be operated. If the first air conditioner 310 fails, the second air conditioner 320 can be started to cool down. When the cooling demand is high, the first air conditioner 310 and the second air conditioner 320 can be operated simultaneously for rapid cooling. The specific usage method can be selected according to the actual situation, and this embodiment does not limit it.
[0059] This configuration allows for rapid cooling through the combined operation of the first air conditioner 310 and the second air conditioner 320 when temperatures are high, providing better conditions for the normal operation of the first device 500 and the second device 600. When cooling demand is low, either the first air conditioner 310 or the second air conditioner 320 can be used for cooling. At the same time, the first air conditioner 310 and the second air conditioner 320 serve as backups for each other. If either the first air conditioner 310 or the second air conditioner 320 fails, the other can still operate to provide cooling, reducing the probability of the first device 500 and the second device 600 failing due to high temperatures.
[0060] In addition, the first air conditioner 310 is connected to the first power device 220, which supplies power to the first air conditioner 310. The second air conditioner 320 is connected to the second power device 420, which supplies power to the second air conditioner 320. The first power device 220 and the second power device 420 are backups for each other. If one of the first power device 220 or the second power device 420 fails, the other can still supply power to the air conditioner connected to it, further reducing the probability of the first device 500 and the second device 600 failing due to high temperature.
[0061] The first power device 220 is connected to the first power supply, and the second power device 420 is connected to the second power supply. The first power supply and the second power supply can be two different mains power sources. That is, the first power device 220 is connected to one mains power source, and the second power device 420 is connected to another mains power source. This allows the first power device 220 and the second power device 420 to be powered by different mains power sources. In the event of a failure of one mains power source, the other mains power source can still provide power, thereby improving the reliability of the power supply to the first air conditioner 310 and the second air conditioner 320.
[0062] It is understood that both the first power device 220 and the second power device 420 can be uninterruptible power supply (UPS), i.e., UPS equipment, to further improve the reliability of power supply. Of course, the first power device 220 and the second power device 420 can also be other conventional power supply equipment, as long as they can effectively supply power; this embodiment does not limit them.
[0063] Understandably, a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) is a power protection device containing energy storage, with an inverter as its main component, capable of stabilizing voltage and frequency output. It primarily consists of the UPS main unit 221 and the UPS battery 222. The UPS main unit 221 mainly comprises a rectifier, an inverter, and a static switch. The rectifier converts AC to DC, filters it, and supplies it to the load or inverter, while also charging the UPS battery 222. The inverter converts DC to AC. The static switch is a contactless switch, an AC switch composed of two thyristors connected in reverse parallel. The UPS battery 222 consists of several batteries connected in series. When the power supply to the UPS is normal, it converts electrical energy into chemical energy and stores it inside the battery. When the power supply is abnormal, it converts the chemical energy back into electrical energy to supply the inverter or load.
[0064] The first power equipment 220 and the second power equipment 420 can also be connected to the first equipment 500 and the second equipment 600 respectively to provide power to the first equipment 500 and the second equipment 600, without the need to set up additional power equipment, which helps to deploy more racks in the data center.
[0065] In some possible implementations, the second cabinet 300 is internally divided into an air conditioning installation area 340 and a storage area 330. The first air conditioner 310 and the second air conditioner 320 are located within the air conditioning installation area 340. The storage area 330 is used to store spare cables, server accessories, air conditioning accessories, spare battery modules for UPS batteries, maintenance tools, and other components. This allows for quick retrieval of corresponding parts for repair in case of malfunctions in the first air conditioner 310, the second air conditioner 320, the first power equipment 220, the second power equipment 420, the first equipment 500, and the second equipment 600. The storage area 330 can also be used to store cabinet-related documents, such as inspection records, facilitating cabinet status inquiries and maintenance. Of course, the storage area 330 and the air conditioning installation area 340 can be completely separated to prevent items stored in the storage area 330 from being affected.
[0066] At the same time, the addition of storage area 330 can also make effective use of the remaining space in the second cabinet 300, avoiding space waste.
[0067] Especially for users in large cities who only need to rent a small number of server racks in data centers, the required accessories and related materials are relatively few. At this time, all accessories and materials can be stored in storage area 330. Users no longer need to rent a separate room to store accessories and materials, which can effectively reduce the cost of renting server racks and improve the convenience of use.
[0068] In addition, the storage area 330 and the air conditioning installation area 340 are arranged vertically, that is, the storage area 330 is located above the air conditioning installation area 340, while the first air conditioner 310 and the second air conditioner 320 can be arranged side by side in the air conditioning installation area 340, or they can be installed vertically in the air conditioning installation area 340.
[0069] The first air conditioner 310 and the second air conditioner 320 can be either a refrigerant system or a water system. That is, the indoor units of the first air conditioner 310 and the second air conditioner 320 are installed in the air conditioning installation area 340 respectively. For the refrigerant system, the refrigerant can be connected to the outdoor unit through the air conditioning pipes. For the water system, chilled water can be transported through the air conditioning pipes. This embodiment does not limit the specific implementation. The air conditioning pipes can be commonly used copper or stainless steel pipes. This embodiment also does not limit the specific implementation.
[0070] This arrangement places liquids such as water at the bottom of the second cabinet 300 and above the storage area 330, thus preventing liquids from affecting the items stored in the storage area 330 and improving the safety of the stored items.
[0071] In some possible implementations, both the first power device 220 and the second power device 420 are also connected to the first device 500 and the second device 600;
[0072] Specifically, the first power equipment 220 is mainly used to supply power to the first equipment 500, and the second power equipment 420 is mainly used to supply power to the second equipment 600. When the second power equipment 420 fails, the first power equipment 220 is also used to supply power to the second equipment 600. When the first power equipment 220 fails, the second power equipment 420 is also used to supply power to the first equipment 500.
[0073] This configuration eliminates the need for separate power supplies for the first device 500 and the second device 600. Furthermore, in the event of a failure in the first power supply or the first electrical device 220, the first device 500 and the first air conditioner 310 are directly connected to the second electrical device 420 for power supply. Conversely, in the event of a failure in the second power supply or the second electrical device 420, the second device 600 and the second air conditioner 320 are directly connected to the first electrical device 220 for power supply. Therefore, even if either the first or second power supply, or either the first or second electrical device 220, fails, the first device 500, the second device 600, the first air conditioner 310, and the second air conditioner 320 can still receive power and operate normally.
[0074] In some possible implementations, a third installation area 230 is also provided inside the first cabinet 200, the third installation area 230 is located above the first installation area 210, and the first electrical equipment 220 is located inside the third installation area 230; a fourth installation area 430 is also provided inside the third cabinet 400, the fourth installation area 430 is located above the second installation area 410, and the second electrical equipment 420 is located inside the fourth installation area 430.
[0075] Please see Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a typical standard server rack 130 typically has a height (b1) of around 2200mm, a width (a1) of around 600mm, and a thickness (c1) of around 1200mm, resulting in poor vertical space utilization in data centers. Currently, many data centers face space constraints and generally have strict requirements for floor area ratio. For data centers that only have strict requirements for floor area ratio but not for building height, the integrated server rack 700 of this embodiment can be suitable.
[0076] Specifically, please see Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the dimensions of the first installation area 210 and the second installation area 410 in this embodiment can be the same as those of the existing standard cabinet 130, that is, the height b22 of the first installation area 210 and the second installation area 410 is 2200mm, the thickness c2 is 1200mm, and the width is 600mm. The heights of the third installation area 230 and the fourth installation area 430 can be determined according to the dimensions of the first power equipment 220 and the second power equipment 420.
[0077] For example, the height b21 of the third installation area 230 and the fourth installation area 430 is 1100mm. The UPS host 221 and UPS battery 222 of the first power equipment 220 are arranged vertically within the third installation area 230, and the UPS host 221 and UPS battery 222 of the second power equipment 420 are arranged vertically within the fourth installation area 430. In this case, it is preferable that the thickness of the first power equipment 220 and the second power equipment 420 is no greater than 1200mm, the height is no greater than 1000mm, and the width is no greater than 500mm. The height of the first installation area 210 and the second installation area 410 is 2200mm, which is consistent with the size of a conventional cabinet.
[0078] For the dimensions of the third cabinet 400, for example, the first cabinet 200, the second cabinet 300 and the third cabinet 400 are arranged side by side. The storage area 330 and the third installation area 230 in the third cabinet 400 have the same dimensions, and the air conditioner installation area 340 has the same dimensions as the first installation area 210. In this case, the dimensions of the first air conditioner 310 and the second air conditioner 320 can be no greater than 2200mm in height, 1000mm in thickness and 300mm in width.
[0079] It is understood that the dimensions of the first installation area 210, the second installation area 410, the third installation area 230, the fourth installation area 430, the storage area 330, and the air conditioning installation area 340 may not be the dimensions mentioned above. They can be adapted directly according to the placement dimensions of the data center. This embodiment does not impose any restrictions on them.
[0080] Of course, the size of the first cabinet 200, the second cabinet 300 and the third cabinet 400 ensures that the first installation area 210, the second installation area 410 and the air conditioner installation area 340 are all at a height that is convenient for users to operate, making it easy for users to install the first device 500 and the second device 600, and to inspect and maintain the first device 500, the second device 600, the first air conditioner 310 and the second air conditioner 320.
[0081] Please see Figure 9 As shown, the existing data center needs to set up a main server room 110 and an auxiliary area 120. The main server room 110 is used to install server racks, and the auxiliary area 120 is used to install auxiliary equipment such as power supply and air conditioning. The auxiliary area 120 requires a large amount of space.
[0082] In this embodiment, the height of the first installation area 210 and the second installation area 410 is set to 2200mm, and the first power equipment 220 and the second power equipment 420 are respectively located above the first installation area 210 and the second installation area 410. This allows for full utilization of vertical space and reduces the use of horizontal space while maintaining the server capacity of the first installation area 210 and the second installation area 410. This enables more server racks to be placed in the same area of the data center, improving overall efficiency. See [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 10 As shown, the integrated cabinet 700 in this embodiment can reduce the proportion of usable space in the data center auxiliary area 120 and increase the area of the main server room 110, thereby effectively improving economic efficiency.
[0083] It is understandable that the first cabinet 200, the second cabinet 300, and the third cabinet 400 can all be like... Figure 6As shown, there are three rectangular cabinets arranged side by side. Each cabinet is divided into two areas by a partition, such as the third installation area 230 and the first installation area 210 in the first cabinet 200. Cabinet doors are provided on one side of the first cabinet 200, the second cabinet 300 and the third cabinet 400. The equipment inside can be maintained and repaired by opening the cabinet doors. Of course, the first cabinet 200, the second cabinet 300 and the third cabinet 400 can also be other shapes, as long as they can meet the placement requirements of the data center. This embodiment does not limit them.
[0084] In some possible implementations, the first cabinet 200 is provided with a first channel 240 for accommodating a first line connecting the second power device 420 and the first device 500; the third cabinet 400 is provided with a second channel 440 for accommodating a second line connecting the first power device 220 and the second device 600.
[0085] The first channel 240 and the second channel 440 both extend along the height of the first cabinet 200, so that the first channel 240 separates the first cabinet 200 and the second cabinet 300, and the second channel 440 separates the second cabinet 300 and the third cabinet 400, thereby achieving physical isolation between the first cabinet 200 and the second cabinet 300, and between the second cabinet 300 and the third cabinet 400.
[0086] Meanwhile, the first channel 240 and the second channel 440 can also regulate the layout of the first and second lines and protect them.
[0087] For ease of operation, the first cabinet 200, the second cabinet 300, and the third cabinet 400 can be arranged side by side in the same direction, meaning their doors face the same side. The first channel 240 and the second channel 440 are correspondingly arranged in the thickness direction of the first cabinet 200 and the third cabinet 400, respectively. The width of the first channel 240 and the second channel 440 can be set to 1000mm, while the height can be adapted to the height of the first cabinet 200 and the third cabinet 400. Thus, the first channel 240 can separate the first installation area 210 and the storage area 330, and the third installation area 230 and the air conditioning installation area 340. The second channel 440 can separate the second installation area 410 and the storage area 330, and the fourth installation area 430 and the air conditioning installation area 340, achieving physical isolation and improving the reliability of the operation of each device in the first cabinet 200, the second cabinet 300, and the third cabinet 400.
[0088] Of course, the air inlet and outlet can be respectively located on the cabinet doors of the first cabinet 200, the second cabinet 300, and the third cabinet 400, and on the side opposite to the cabinet doors, so that gas can flow between the first cabinet 200, the second cabinet 300, and the third cabinet 400. The air inlet and outlet can be multiple ventilation holes, or it can be an opening with a grid to block foreign objects but not to obstruct air passage; this embodiment does not limit this.
[0089] Furthermore, a third channel 250 is provided on the side of the first cabinet 200 opposite to the first channel 240. The third channel 250 is used to accommodate the third line connecting the first power equipment 220 and the first equipment 500. A fourth channel 450 is provided on the side of the third cabinet 400 opposite to the second channel 440. The fourth channel 450 is used to accommodate the fourth line connecting the second power equipment 420 and the second equipment 600. Thus, the arrangement of the third line is regulated by the third channel 250, and the arrangement of the fourth line is regulated by the fourth channel 450.
[0090] Understandably, the width of the third channel 250 and the fourth channel 450 can also be set to 1000mm, and the height can be adapted to the height of the first cabinet 200 and the third cabinet 400.
[0091] Additionally, a fifth channel 350 and a sixth channel 360 can be respectively provided on opposite sides of the third cabinet 400. The fifth channel 350 is adjacent to and parallel to the first channel 240, and is used to accommodate the fifth line connecting the first power equipment 220 and the first air conditioner 310. The sixth channel 360 is adjacent to and parallel to the second channel 440, and is used to accommodate the sixth line connecting the second power equipment 420 and the second air conditioner 320. Thus, the arrangement of the fifth line can be standardized through the fifth channel 350, and the arrangement of the sixth line can be standardized through the sixth channel 360.
[0092] Meanwhile, the first channel 240 and the fifth channel 350 are arranged side by side, which can enhance the physical separation effect between the first cabinet 200 and the second cabinet 300. The second channel 440 and the sixth channel 360 are arranged side by side, which can enhance the physical separation effect between the second cabinet 300 and the third cabinet 400.
[0093] It is understandable that the second line connecting the first power device 220 and the second device 600 can enter the third cabinet 400 from above the second cabinet 300. In this case, the fifth line can be directly connected to the second line passing through the second cabinet 300. Similarly, the first line connecting the second power device 420 and the first device 500 can also enter the first cabinet 200 from above the second cabinet 300. In this case, the sixth line can be directly connected to the first line passing through the second cabinet 300. Of course, the first, second, fifth, and sixth lines can also be routed in other ways, and this embodiment does not limit them.
[0094] The width of the fifth channel 350 and the sixth channel 360 can also be set to 1000mm, and the height can be matched with the height of the second cabinet 300.
[0095] For ease of installation, a first PDU power strip can be installed in the first channel 240. The first PDU power strip is connected to the first circuit. The power cord of the first device 500 can be plugged into the first PDU power strip to connect to the second power device 420. A second PDU power strip can be installed in the second channel 440, connected to the second circuit. The power cord of the second device 600 can be plugged into the second PDU power strip to connect to the first power device 220. A third PDU power strip can be installed in the third channel 250, connected to the third circuit. The power cord of the first device 500 can be plugged into the third PDU power strip to connect to the first power device 220. For the connection of 20, a fourth PDU power strip is installed in the fourth channel 450. The fourth PDU power strip is connected to the fourth line. The power cord of the second device 600 can be connected to the second power device 420 by plugging it into the fourth PDU power strip. A fifth PDU power strip is installed in the fifth channel 350. The fifth PDU power strip is connected to the fifth line. The power cord of the first air conditioner 310 can be connected to the first power device 220 by plugging it into the fifth PDU power strip. A sixth PDU power strip is installed in the sixth channel 360. The sixth PDU power strip is connected to the sixth line. The power cord of the second air conditioner 320 can be connected to the second power device 420 by plugging it into the sixth PDU power strip.
[0096] Among them, the PDU (Power Distribution Unit) is a socket device commonly used by those skilled in the art, and will not be described in detail in this embodiment.
[0097] After installing the PDU power strip, the wiring in the first cabinet 200, the second cabinet 300 and the third cabinet 400 can be simplified, and the installation convenience of the first device 500, the second device 600, the first air conditioner 310 and the second air conditioner 320 can be improved.
[0098] To further enhance the performance of the integrated server rack 700, this embodiment also includes an acquisition module and a control module. The acquisition module acquires the operating parameters of the first power device 220, the second power device 420, the first air conditioner 310, and the second air conditioner 320, and transmits these parameters to the control module. The control module displays the operating parameters and adjusts their operating states based on these parameters. This ensures that the operating states of the first power device 220, the second power device 420, the first air conditioner 310, and the second air conditioner 320 are compatible with the first device 500, the second device 600, and the external environment, providing a reliable operating environment for both devices and reducing energy waste. Simultaneously, the operating parameters can be displayed through the control module, allowing users to easily monitor the data center's status.
[0099] It is understood that the control module can be set on the first cabinet 200, the second cabinet 300 or the third cabinet 400, and can be internal or external, as long as it is convenient for users to view. This embodiment will not elaborate on it here.
[0100] The acquisition module can be a built-in detection device of each device or an additional detection device. The collected operating parameters can include parameters such as the load rate, charging status, and battery capacity of the first power device 220 and the second power device 420, and parameters such as the operating power and cooling capacity of the first air conditioner 310 and the second air conditioner 320. As long as it can help adjust the operating status of the first power device 220, the second power device 420, the first air conditioner 310, and the second air conditioner 320, it is acceptable. This embodiment does not limit it.
[0101] For example, for the first air conditioner 310 and the second air conditioner 320, the first air conditioner 310 can be controlled to perform cooling under normal circumstances. When the first air conditioner 310 fails, the second air conditioner 320 can be controlled to start cooling. When the cooling demand is high, the first air conditioner 310 and the second air conditioner 320 can be controlled to work together to perform cooling.
[0102] Specifically, the air outlet and inlet temperatures of the air conditioner can be obtained through the acquisition module, and a first preset difference, a second preset difference, and a third preset difference can be preset. The first preset difference is less than the second preset difference, and the second preset difference is less than the third preset difference. If the difference between the air outlet and inlet temperatures is less than or equal to the first preset difference, the first air conditioner 310 will cool the air independently, and its cooling capacity will be reduced to avoid energy waste. If the difference between the air outlet and inlet temperatures is greater than the first preset difference but less than or equal to the second preset difference, it indicates that the cooling capacity of the first air conditioner 310 is appropriate at its current cooling capacity, and no adjustment is needed. If the temperature difference is greater than the second preset difference and less than or equal to the third preset difference, the cooling capacity of the first air conditioner 310 is increased to improve its cooling ability, so as not to affect the operation of the equipment in the first cabinet 200 and the third cabinet 400. If the temperature difference between the outlet air temperature and the inlet air temperature is greater than the third preset difference, the first air conditioner 310 and the second air conditioner 320 are started simultaneously for cooling. The cooling capacity of the first air conditioner 310 and the second air conditioner 320 is adjusted according to the value of the temperature difference between the outlet air temperature and the inlet air temperature being greater than the third preset difference, so as not to affect the operation of the equipment in the first cabinet 200 and the third cabinet 400. This can meet the cooling needs while avoiding energy waste, and achieve a better energy-saving effect.
[0103] For example, for the first power device 220 and the second power device 420, the power load status can be obtained through the acquisition module, and the power output of the first power device 220 and the second power device 420 can be adjusted in real time to adapt to the actual power supply demand, thereby effectively reducing energy waste and achieving a good energy-saving effect.
[0104] It is understood that the above is only an example, and other methods for adjusting operating parameters that can optimize energy saving or improve equipment operation can also be used. This embodiment does not limit them.
[0105] In addition, the acquisition module can also be used to acquire the remaining space value in the first installation area 210 and the second installation area 410, and transmit the remaining space value to the control module, so that the control module can directly display the remaining space value of the first installation area 210 and the second installation area 410, so that the user can quickly determine the number of first devices 500 and second devices 600 that can be installed, thereby improving the convenience of use.
[0106] It is understandable that common detection methods can be used to collect the remaining space value, such as RFID technology or infrared technology, to detect the remaining space value in the first installation area 210 and the second installation area 410. As long as the corresponding detection equipment is added to the acquisition module, this embodiment will not limit it.
[0107] Furthermore, the control module includes a first display controller 260 and a second display controller 460. The first display controller 260 is disposed on the first cabinet 200, and the second display controller 460 is disposed on the third cabinet 400. Both the first display controller 260 and the second display controller 460 are connected to the acquisition module. The first display controller 260 and the second display controller 460 can be installed at any location on the first cabinet 200 and the third cabinet 400, and this embodiment does not impose any restrictions on their installation.
[0108] For example, the first display controller 260 and the second display controller 460 are respectively installed on the cabinet doors of the first cabinet 200 and the third cabinet 400 for easy observation by the user.
[0109] The first display controller 260 and the second display controller 460 are both connected to the first power device 220 and the second power device 420, so that the first display controller 260 and the second display controller 460 can be powered by either the first power device 220 or the second power device 420, and when the power supply of one of the first power device 220 and the second power device 420 fails, the first display controller 260 and the second display controller 460 switch to the other for power supply.
[0110] For example, when both the first power device 220 and the second power device 420 are powered normally, the first display controller 260 can be powered by the first power device 220, and the second display controller 460 can be powered by the second power device 420. When the first power device 220 is powered abnormally, the first display controller 260 will also automatically switch to the second power device 420 for power supply. When the second power device 420 is powered abnormally, the second display controller 460 will automatically switch to the first power device 220 for power supply, thereby improving the reliability of the use of the first display controller 260 and the second display controller 460.
[0111] The first display controller 260 and the second display controller 460 can be connected to the first power device 220 and the second power device 420 via an Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS), allowing the first display controller 260 and the second display controller 460 to automatically switch between being powered by the first power device 220 or the second power device 420. Of course, other connection methods are also possible, as long as the first display controller 260 and the second display controller 460 can automatically switch power supplies during use; this embodiment does not impose any limitations on these methods.
[0112] Of course, the switching between the first device 500 and the first power device 220 and the second power device 420, and between the second device 600 and the first power device 220 and the second power device 420, can also be carried out in a similar manner. This embodiment will not elaborate on this.
[0113] In addition, the operating parameters include first operating parameters for the first power equipment 220 and the first air conditioner 310, and second operating parameters for the second power equipment 420 and the second air conditioner 320. The first display controller 260 displays the first operating parameters and controls the operating status of the first power equipment 220 and the first air conditioner 310 according to the first operating parameters. The second display controller 460 displays the second operating parameters and controls the operating status of the second power equipment 420 and the second air conditioner 320 according to the second operating parameters. The first display controller 260 and the second display controller 460 are also interconnected via signals so that if one of the first display controller 260 or the second display controller 460 fails, the other will perform the corresponding function.
[0114] It is understood that the first display controller 260 and the second display controller 460 can be connected via a heartbeat line, thereby monitoring each other's operating status through the heartbeat line. Once the other fails, the first display controller 260 will take over the work and perform the functions required by the other. The first display controller 260 and the second display controller 460 can also be connected in other ways, as long as they can effectively monitor each other's operating status and respond in a timely manner. This embodiment does not impose any restrictions on this.
[0115] For example, when the first display controller 260 fails, the second display controller 460 simultaneously receives the first operating parameters and the second operating parameters, and displays the first operating parameters and the second operating parameters synchronously. At the same time, it also controls the operating status of the first power equipment 220 and the first air conditioner 310 according to the first operating parameters, and controls the operating status of the second power equipment 420 and the second air conditioner 320 according to the second operating parameters. This makes the first display controller 260 and the second display controller 460 a backup for each other. When either the first display controller 260 or the second display controller 460 fails, the other can still perform its original functions, effectively improving the use effect of the integrated cabinet.
[0116] It is understood that the first display controller 260 and the second display controller 460 in this embodiment can be a combination of a controller and a display screen. That is, the controller can be installed in the first cabinet 200 and the third cabinet 400 respectively, while the display screen is installed on the cabinet doors of the first cabinet 200 and the third cabinet 400 respectively. The two are communicatively connected. The controller receives operating parameters collected by the acquisition module and converts them into display analog signals and control signals, thereby controlling the content displayed on the display screen. Furthermore, the controller can also control the operating status of the power equipment and air conditioner according to the operating parameters. Other embodiments of this application will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this application that follow the general principles of this application and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and embodiments are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this application are indicated by the following claims.
[0117] It should be understood that this application is not limited to the precise structure described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this application is limited only by the appended claims.
Claims
1. An integrated cabinet, characterized in that, The device includes a first cabinet, a second cabinet, and a third cabinet arranged sequentially. The first cabinet has a first installation area for accommodating at least one first device. The third cabinet has a second installation area for accommodating at least one second device. The second cabinet contains a first air conditioner and a second air conditioner. The first, second, and third cabinets are each provided with an air inlet and an air outlet to allow air to flow between the second cabinet and the first and third cabinets. The first air conditioner is connected to a first power device, and the second air conditioner is connected to a second power device. The first power device and the second power device are respectively connected to a first power supply and a second power supply.
2. The integrated cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second cabinet contains an air conditioner installation area and a storage area, with the first air conditioner and the second air conditioner located in the air conditioner installation area.
3. The integrated cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that, The air conditioning installation area is located below the storage area.
4. The integrated cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first power equipment and the second power equipment are also connected to the first device and the second device; Wherein, the first power equipment is used to supply power to the first device, and the first power equipment is also used to supply power to the second device when the second power equipment fails. The second power equipment is used to supply power to the second device, and the second power equipment is also used to supply power to the first device when the first power equipment fails.
5. The integrated cabinet according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first cabinet also has a third installation area, which is located above the first installation area, and the first electrical equipment is located in the third installation area; the third cabinet also has a fourth installation area, which is located above the second installation area, and the second electrical equipment is located in the fourth installation area.
6. The integrated cabinet according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first cabinet is provided with a first channel for accommodating a first line connecting the second power equipment and the first equipment; the third cabinet is provided with a second channel for accommodating a second line connecting the first power equipment and the second equipment. The first channel and the second channel both extend along the height of the first cabinet, so that the first channel separates the first cabinet and the second cabinet, and the second channel separates the second cabinet and the third cabinet.
7. The integrated cabinet according to claim 6, characterized in that, A third channel is provided on the side of the first cabinet opposite to the first channel, the third channel being used to accommodate a third line connecting the first power equipment and the first equipment; a fourth channel is provided on the side of the third cabinet opposite to the second channel, the fourth channel being used to accommodate a fourth line connecting the second power equipment and the second equipment.
8. The integrated cabinet according to claim 7, characterized in that, The third cabinet has a fifth channel and a sixth channel on opposite sides. The fifth channel is adjacent to and parallel to the first channel and is used to accommodate the fifth line connecting the first power equipment and the first air conditioner. The sixth channel is adjacent to and parallel to the second channel and is used to accommodate the sixth line connecting the second power equipment and the second air conditioner.
9. The integrated cabinet according to any one of claims 4 to 8, characterized in that, It also includes an acquisition module and a control module. The acquisition module is used to acquire the operating parameters of the first power equipment, the second power equipment, the first air conditioner and the second air conditioner, and transmit the operating parameters to the control module. The control module is used to display the operating parameters and adjust the operating status of the first power equipment, the second power equipment, the first air conditioner, and the second air conditioner according to the operating parameters.
10. The integrated cabinet according to claim 9, characterized in that, The control module includes a first display controller and a second display controller. The first display controller is mounted on the first cabinet, and the second display controller is mounted on the third cabinet. Both the first and second display controllers are connected to the acquisition module. The first and second display controllers are also connected to the first and second power devices, respectively, so that either the first or second power device can supply power. In the event of a power failure in either the first or second power device, the first and second display controllers switch to the other power device for supply. The operating parameters include first operating parameters of the first power equipment and the first air conditioner, and second operating parameters of the second power equipment and the second air conditioner. The first display controller is used to display the first operating parameters and control the operating status of the first power equipment and the first air conditioner according to the first operating parameters. The second display controller is used to display the second operating parameters and control the operating status of the second power equipment and the second air conditioner according to the second operating parameters. The first display controller and the second display controller are also interconnected via signals so that if one of the first display controller and the second display controller fails, the other will perform the corresponding function.