Equipment cabinet

Abstract

The utility model provides a cabinet, relates to the technical field of cabinets, and can conveniently and directly plug a plug on a server. The cabinet comprises a cabinet main body and a socket assembly. The cabinet body comprises a bottom plate and two side frames. The two side frames are arranged on the bottom plate and oppositely arranged at intervals. A containing space is formed between the two side frames. The socket assembly is arranged on the side frame, and a jack is formed in the surface of the side, away from the containing space, of the socket assembly in the first direction. The first direction is perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the two side frames and is parallel to the bottom plate. The cabinet is used for placing the server.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of server rack technology, and more particularly to a server rack. Background Technology

[0002] A server rack is a cabinet used to house servers. Multiple servers can be placed in one rack to achieve server configuration. As is known, servers typically require numerous cables with plugs to connect, enabling power supply and signal transmission.

[0003] Currently, servers are generally equipped with Power Distribution Unit (PDU) power strips, which can be connected to multiple power plugs. However, the power plugs and their wiring harnesses plugged into existing PDU power strips can interfere with the plugged cables connected to the server. The space for plugging and unplugging is limited by the power plugs and their cables plugged into the PDU power strip, making it inconvenient to directly plug and unplug the plugs on the server. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a server rack that allows for easy plugging and unplugging of connectors on the server.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] This application provides a server rack for housing servers. The rack includes a rack body and a socket assembly. The rack body includes a base plate and two side frames. The two side frames are disposed on the base plate and are spaced apart from each other. A receiving space is formed between the two side frames. The socket assembly is disposed on the side frame, and along a first direction, the surface of the socket assembly away from the receiving space has a socket. The first direction is perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the two side frames and parallel to the base plate.

[0007] The rack provided in this application has a receiving space formed between two side frames. Multiple servers can be installed between and connected to the two side frames. Because the surface of the socket assembly away from the receiving space has a socket along the first direction, after the plug is installed on the socket assembly, the plug can be located on the side of the socket assembly away from the server. The plug and cables on the socket assembly do not obstruct the insertion and removal of the power supply module on the server, facilitating the hot-swapping of the server's power supply module.

[0008] In one possible implementation, the socket assembly is located between the two side frames.

[0009] In one possible implementation, the socket assembly is detachably connected to the side frame.

[0010] In one possible implementation, a first connection hole is provided on the side frame. The socket assembly includes a socket body and a connecting part. The socket body has a socket opening. The connecting part connects to the socket body and has a second connection hole. The cabinet also includes a first connector and a second connector. A first end of the first connector is located on the side of the two side frames that are away from each other, and abuts against the side frames. A second end passes through the first connection hole and the second connection hole. The second connector is located on the side of the connecting part that is away from the first end of the first connector, and is threadedly connected to the second end of the first connector, abutting against the connecting part.

[0011] In one possible implementation, a wire-passing hole is also provided on the side frame. The wire-passing hole is used to allow the network cable to pass through.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the threading hole is elongated and extends in a direction perpendicular to the base plate.

[0013] In one possible implementation, there are multiple threading holes. These multiple threading holes are spaced apart along a direction perpendicular to the base plate.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the cabinet also includes brushes. The brushes are positioned on the walls of the cable entry holes, surrounding the walls of the cable entry holes.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the socket body has a mounting groove. The mounting groove has a wiring port. The socket assembly also includes a cover plate. The cover plate is positioned over the opening of the mounting groove and is movably connected to the socket body. The cover plate is used to open or close the opening of the mounting groove.

[0016] In one possible implementation, a first snap-fit ​​portion is formed on the socket body. One end of the cover plate is rotatably connected to the socket body, and the other end has a second snap-fit ​​portion. The second snap-fit ​​portion is used to engage with the first snap-fit ​​portion when the cover plate covers the opening of the mounting groove. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This application provides a schematic diagram of the structure of a server rack.

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0019] Figure 3 This application provides a schematic diagram of the structure of a cabinet from another angle, representing an embodiment of the present application.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of a cabinet provided in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0022] In the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a detachable connection or a non-detachable connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium.

[0023] In the embodiments of this application, it should be understood that the directional terms mentioned, such as "up", "down", "left", "right", "inner", "outer", etc., are only for reference to the direction of the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used are for better and clearer explanation and understanding of the embodiments of this application, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application.

[0024] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "first," "second," "third," and "fourth" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined with "first," "second," "third," and "fourth" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.

[0025] In embodiments of this application, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.

[0026] In the embodiments of this application, "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0027] In the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that the descriptions of "vertical" and "parallel" respectively indicate approximately vertical and approximately parallel within a certain error range. This error range can be a range with a deviation angle of less than or equal to 5°, 8° or 10° relative to absolute verticality and absolute parallelism, respectively, and is not specifically limited here.

[0028] In the data center industry, servers are essential equipment, capable of data storage and communication relay. Typically, achieving these functions requires a large number of servers working together. Therefore, server racks are designed to house multiple servers, facilitating the management of different servers within a single rack.

[0029] Server racks typically consist of two side frames spaced apart from each other. Multiple servers can be positioned between and connected to these two side frames. Additionally, the side frames usually feature PDU (Power Distribution Unit) strips, which connect to an external mains power supply and safely distribute power to different servers and other connected devices via multiple ports. PDU strips may also have monitoring functions for current and voltage changes.

[0030] In related technologies, PDU power strips are typically located behind the servers in a server rack, with their ports generally facing the side of the rack where the two side frames are close to each other. This means that the plugs and cables connected to the PDU power strip are located behind the server. The space behind the server is obstructed by the plugs and cables on the PDU power strip, making it inconvenient to move the server, to directly plug and unplug the power supply modules, and to implement hot-swapping functionality.

[0031] Based on this, embodiments of this application provide a server rack that can be used to house servers. For example... Figure 1 As shown, Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cabinet 100 provided in an embodiment of this application. The cabinet 100 may include a cabinet body 10 and a socket assembly 20.

[0032] The main body 10 of the server rack may include a base plate 11 and two side frames 12. The two side frames 12 are disposed on the base plate 11 and are spaced apart from each other. A receiving space 101 is formed between the two side frames 12. In this way, multiple servers can be placed between and connected to the two side frames 12, thereby realizing the installation of multiple servers.

[0033] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, the two side frames 12 can be spaced apart in the left-right direction. Multiple servers can be arranged spaced apart in the top-bottom direction and connected to the two side frames 12.

[0034] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial enlarged view at point A shows that the socket assembly 20 can be mounted on the side frame 12. Along the first direction X, the surface of the socket assembly 20 away from the receiving space 101 has a socket 211. The first direction X is perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the two side frames 12 and parallel to the base plate 11. Thus, after the plug is installed on the socket assembly 20, the plug can be located on the side of the socket assembly 20 away from the server. The plug and cable on the socket assembly 20 will not obstruct the insertion and removal of the power supply module on the server, facilitating the hot-swapping of the power supply module on the server.

[0035] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, the first direction X can be a front-to-back direction, and the surface of the socket assembly 20 facing the rear can have a socket 211. At this time, the plug on the socket assembly 20 is located at the rear of the socket assembly 20, and the user can easily plug and unplug the power supply module on the server from the left and right sides of the socket assembly 20.

[0036] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, there can be multiple socket assemblies 20. Multiple socket assemblies 20 can be installed on two side frames 12. In this way, by setting multiple socket assemblies 20, the number of sockets 211 required by multiple servers can be met.

[0037] The placement of the multiple socket assemblies 20 can be selected according to actual conditions. For example, such as... Figure 1 As shown, multiple socket assemblies 20 can be installed on a side frame 12, and the multiple socket assemblies 20 can be arranged in the vertical direction.

[0038] For example, to facilitate the installation of multiple socket assemblies 20 on a side frame 12, the length of the socket assembly 20 in the vertical direction can be less than 1m, so that multiple socket assemblies 20 can be installed on one side frame 12. Based on the aforementioned dimensions of the socket assembly 20, the cabinet 100 can be a 52-unit cabinet 100, and two socket assemblies 20 can be installed on one side frame 12.

[0039] Of course, in some other embodiments, the number of socket assemblies 20 may also be one, and the specific design can be made according to the actual situation.

[0040] In some embodiments, the socket assembly 20 may include a PDU power strip. By setting up a PDU power strip, the power supply for multiple servers can be met. Simultaneously, the PDU power strip can also monitor data such as current and voltage, allowing users to conveniently monitor the server's power supply status in real time. Of course, the socket assembly 20 can also be other types of power strips, which can be selected according to actual needs; this is only an example for illustration.

[0041] It is understood that when the socket assembly 20 includes a PDU power strip, the number and type of sockets 211 on the PDU power strip can be designed according to actual conditions. For example, the PDU power strip may include multiple sockets 211. Furthermore, these sockets 211 can be C19 snap-on sockets. For instance, the PDU power strip may have 14 C19 snap-on sockets. Of course, the number of sockets 211 on the PDU power strip can also be other than this; this is only illustrated as an example.

[0042] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the socket assembly 20 may be located between the two side frames 12. Thus, as... Figure 1 As shown, the socket assembly 20 can be located inside the two side frames 12, which can prevent external personnel or equipment from colliding with the socket assembly 20 during movement, thereby preventing the plug on the socket assembly 20 from falling off.

[0043] Of course, in other embodiments, the socket assembly 20 may also be located on one side of the side frame 12 along the first direction X. For example, see reference to Figure 1 The socket assembly 20 can be located behind the side frame 12. In this way, the socket assembly 20 can further avoid the space between the two side frames 12, making it easier for users to plug and unplug the power supply module on the server, and also facilitating the movement of the server.

[0044] In some embodiments, the socket assembly 20 can be detachably connected to the side frame 12. This allows the socket assembly 20 to be easily removed from the side frame 12 when maintenance or replacement is required, making replacement and maintenance more convenient. Alternatively, the socket assembly 20 can be directly fixed to the side frame 12, depending on the specific circumstances.

[0045] The socket assembly 20 can be detachably connected to the side frame 12 in various ways. In some embodiments, the side frame 12 may have a first connection hole (not shown in the figure). Figure 2 As shown, the socket assembly 20 may include a socket body 21 and a connecting portion 22. The socket body 21 has a socket opening 211. The connecting portion 22 is connected to the socket body 21, and a second connecting hole (not shown in the figure) is provided on the connecting portion 22.

[0046] The cabinet 100 may also include a first connector (not shown in the figure) and a second connector (not shown in the figure). The first end of the first connector may be located on the side of the two side frames 12 that are far apart from each other and abuts against the side frame 12. The second end of the first connector may pass through the first connection hole and the second connection hole.

[0047] The second connector can be located on the side of the connecting portion 22 away from the first end of the first connector, threadedly connected to the second end of the first connecting portion 22, and abutting against the connecting portion 22. Thus, since the first end of the first connector abuts against the side of the two side frames 12 that is away from each other, the second end of the second connector abuts against the connecting portion 22 on the side of the connecting portion 22 away from the first end of the first connector. In this way, the connecting portion 22 and the side frame 12 can be connected together by the first connector and the second connector. For example, the first connector can be a screw, and the second connector can be a nut.

[0048] Of course, the socket assembly 20 can also be connected to the side frame 12 in other ways. In some embodiments, the socket assembly 20 and the side frame 12 can be connected to each other by a snap-fit ​​mechanism, and the specific structure of the snap-fit ​​can be designed according to the actual situation. For example, one of the socket assembly 20 and the side frame 12 can be designed with a hook, and the other with a hole. The snap-fit ​​between the hook and the hole can also achieve a detachable connection between the socket assembly 20 and the side frame 12.

[0049] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, a cable pass-through hole 124 can also be provided on the side frame 12. The cable pass-through hole 124 can be used to pass network cables through. One end of the network cable can be connected to the server. Since the side frame 12 has a cable pass-through hole 124, when sending the other end of the network cable out of the rack 100, it can directly extend through the cable pass-through hole 124 on the side frame 12, making it more convenient to pass the network cable out. At the same time, the network cable can directly pass through the cable pass-through hole 124 on the side frame 12 of another adjacent rack 100 without having to avoid the side frame 12 for cable routing.

[0050] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the cable pass-through hole 124 can be elongated and extends in a direction perpendicular to the base plate 11. As mentioned above, multiple servers can be spaced apart in a direction perpendicular to the base plate 11. In this way, when multiple network cables connected to multiple servers are passed through, network cables at different heights can easily pass through the cable pass-through hole 124, making cable pulling more convenient.

[0051] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2As shown, there can be multiple wire-through holes 124. These multiple wire-through holes 124 can be spaced apart along a direction perpendicular to the base plate 11. In this way, by providing multiple wire-through holes 124, the passage of multiple network cables connected to multiple servers can be further improved. At this time, since there are multiple wire-through holes 124, the length of each wire-through hole 124 along the direction perpendicular to the base plate 11 can be relatively small.

[0052] In some embodiments, the cabinet 100 may also include a brush (not shown). The brush is disposed on the wall of the cable pass-through hole 124, surrounding the wall of the cable pass-through hole 124. Thus, when the network cable passes through the cable pass-through hole 124, the brush reduces direct contact between the network cable and the wall of the cable pass-through hole 124, thereby reducing friction and ensuring the lifespan of the network cable.

[0053] Understandably, the specific material of the brush can be chosen based on the actual situation. For example, the brush can be made of soft materials such as plant fibers.

[0054] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of a server rack 100 provided in an embodiment of this application from another angle. Multiple cable management holes 125 can also be provided on the side frame 12. These multiple cable management holes 125 can be spaced apart along a direction perpendicular to the base plate 11. These cable management holes 125 can be used to organize the cables connected to the server, using cable ties passing through the holes 125 to bundle the cables. Furthermore, since the multiple cable management holes 125 are spaced apart along a direction perpendicular to the base plate 11, servers of different heights can have their cables managed at their corresponding heights, making cable management more convenient.

[0055] In addition, since the cables on the server can be bundled in the cable management hole 125, the cables are neater and occupy more space. This can avoid airflow obstruction and excessive cable temperature caused by high-temperature airflow from the front and back sides of the server.

[0056] At the same time, such as Figure 3 As shown, the rack may also include a top plate 13. The top plate 13 may be located on the side of the side frame 12 away from the bottom plate 11 and connected to the side frame 12. The top plate 13 can serve a protective function to prevent items falling from above from damaging the servers inside the rack 100.

[0057] In some embodiments, the socket body 21 has a mounting groove (not shown). The mounting groove has a wiring port. Meanwhile, as... Figure 2As shown, the socket assembly 20 also includes a cover plate 23. The cover plate 23 is disposed over the opening of the mounting groove and is movably connected to the socket body 21. The cover plate 23 can be used to open or close the opening of the mounting groove. In this way, in the event of a fault in the wiring terminal, maintenance can be performed by opening the cover plate 23, making maintenance more convenient.

[0058] In some embodiments, the cover plate 23 may be made of a transparent material. This allows for direct observation of the wiring terminals through the cover plate 23, making observation more convenient.

[0059] To achieve a movable connection between the cover plate 23 and the socket body 21, in some embodiments, the socket body 21 may have a first snap-fit ​​portion (not shown in the figure). One end of the cover plate 23 may be rotatably connected to the socket body 21, and the other end may have a second snap-fit ​​portion 231. The second snap-fit ​​portion 231 can be used to snap into the first snap-fit ​​portion when the cover plate 23 covers the opening of the mounting groove.

[0060] Thus, by rotating the cover plate 23, the opening of the mounting groove can be opened. At the same time, by rotating the cover plate 23, the cover plate 23 can cover the opening of the mounting groove. At this time, the first locking part and the second locking part 231 can ensure that the cover plate 23 is in a locked state, so that the cover plate 23 can stably cover the opening of the mounting groove.

[0061] The specific shapes of the first and second snap-fit ​​parts can be designed according to actual conditions. For example, the first snap-fit ​​part can be a hook, and the second snap-fit ​​part can be a hole. In this way, the cover plate 23 and the socket body 21 can be snapped together through the mating edges of the hook and the hole.

[0062] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, Figure 4 The cross-sectional view of a cabinet 100 provided in this application embodiment shows that the side frame 12 may include a first side panel 121, a second side panel 122, and a plurality of connectors 123. A socket assembly 20 may be disposed on the first side panel 121. Along the first direction X, the second side panel 122 and the first side panel 121 are arranged side-by-side with a gap between them.

[0063] Multiple connectors 123 can be located between the first side plate 121 and the second side plate 122, spaced apart along a direction perpendicular to the base plate 11. One end of each connector is connected to the first side plate 121, and the other end is connected to the second side plate 122. Thus, the multiple connectors 123 can be fixed together along a direction perpendicular to the base plate 11 via the first side plate 121 and the second side plate 122. The multiple connectors 123 can be used to mount servers; servers can be directly mounted on the connectors 123, allowing multiple servers to be placed in the rack 100.

[0064] Along the first direction X, the size of the first side plate 121 can be larger than the size of the second side plate 122. Therefore, by setting a larger first side plate 121, sufficient design space can be ensured when setting the socket assembly 20 and the wiring hole 124, which facilitates the installation of the socket assembly 20 and the setting of the wiring hole 124.

[0065] As an example, such as Figure 4 As shown, the dimension h1 of the first side plate 121 along the first direction X can be 320mm, and the dimension h2 of the second side plate 122 along the first direction X can be 100mm. The dimension h3 of the side frame 12 along the first direction X can be 1200mm.

[0066] The above are merely specific embodiments of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A cabinet for housing servers, characterized in that, The cabinet comprises: a cabinet body comprising a bottom plate and two side frames; the two side frames are arranged on the bottom plate in opposite directions; a containing space is formed between the two side frames; a socket assembly is arranged on the side frame; in a first direction, the surface of the socket assembly away from the containing space has a socket; the first direction is perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the two side frames and parallel to the bottom plate. The socket assembly is located between the two side frames.

2. The cabinet of claim 1, wherein, The socket assembly is detachably connected to the side frame.

3. The cabinet of claim 1, wherein, The side frame is provided with a first connecting hole; the socket assembly comprises:

4. The cabinet of claim 3, wherein, a socket body having the socket; and a connecting part connected to the socket body, the connecting part being provided with a second connecting hole; The cabinet further comprises: a first connecting piece, the first end of the first connecting piece being located on the side away from the two side frames, abutting against the side frame, the second end of the first connecting piece being arranged in the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole; and a second connecting piece located on the side of the connecting part away from the first end of the first connecting piece, threadedly connected to the second end of the first connecting piece, and abutting against the connecting part. The side frame is provided with a wire hole for passing the network cable.

5. The cabinet of claim 1, wherein, The wire hole is in the shape of a long strip and extends in a direction perpendicular to the bottom plate.

6. The cabinet of claim 5, wherein, The number of wire holes is multiple; the multiple wire holes are arranged in a direction perpendicular to the bottom plate.

7. The cabinet of claim 6, wherein, The cabinet further comprises:

8. The cabinet of claim 5, wherein, a brush arranged on the hole wall of the wire hole and surrounding the hole wall of the wire hole. The socket body is provided with a mounting groove having a wiring port; the socket assembly further comprises:

9. The cabinet of claim 4, wherein, a cover plate covering the groove opening of the mounting groove and movably connected to the socket body; the cover plate is used to open or close the groove opening of the mounting groove. The socket body can be provided with a first clamping part; 10. The cabinet of claim 9, wherein, one end of the cover plate is rotatably connected to the socket body, and the other end is provided with a second clamping part; the second clamping part is used to clamp the first clamping part when the cover plate covers the groove opening of the mounting groove. ​

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