A customized IT module structure

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of customized IT module structure, including structural metal frame, server column type storage module, closed channel and intercolumn air conditioner, the server column type storage module, closed channel, intercolumn air conditioner column arrangement in the structural metal frame, generate by closed cold channel from intercolumn air conditioner to closed channel again to server column type storage module, wherein: the structural metal frame includes top power bridge layer and bottom overhead layer;The server column type storage module includes at least 2 column head cabinet and the server cabinet of preset quantity;The utility model is the expansion standard IT module of modularized interval refrigeration design, overall hoisting, overall transportation are facilitated, the rapid deployment of server computer room can be realized, shortens the construction period of data center.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of data center construction, and more specifically, to a customized IT module structure. Background Technology

[0002] Conventional data center IT modules involve transporting various equipment (racks, PDUs, air conditioners, lighting, enclosed aisles, etc.) to the site during construction, and then assembling them on-site with a large number of personnel and tools. This approach has the following disadvantages: interference between different disciplines, long construction cycle, low efficiency, and difficulty in controlling the schedule; lengthy quality control, relying entirely on on-site staff; high cost; poor scalability, unable to adapt to changes in demand; and low rack capacity.

[0003] Therefore, one or more methods are needed to solve the above problems.

[0004] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the background section above is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of this utility model, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a customized IT module structure, thereby overcoming, at least to some extent, one or more problems caused by the limitations and defects of related technologies.

[0006] According to one aspect of this utility model, a customized IT module structure is provided, including a structural metal frame, server column storage modules, a sealed aisle, and inter-column air conditioners. The server column storage modules, the sealed aisle, and the inter-column air conditioners are arranged within the structural metal frame to form a sealed cold aisle from the inter-column air conditioners to the sealed aisle and then to the server column storage modules, wherein: The structural metal frame includes a top power cable tray layer and a bottom overhead layer; The server column storage module includes two column header cabinets and a preset number of server racks.

[0007] In an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, the IT module structure further includes: The server column storage module has an open structure on the side away from the sealed channel. The airflow direction of the inter-row air conditioner is from the outside of the IT module structure to the sealed channel side, generating an open hot channel from the server column storage module to the outside of the IT module structure and then to the inter-row air conditioner.

[0008] In an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, the server columnar storage module of the IT module structure further includes: The power supply line of the column head cabinet is arranged through the server power cable tray of the power cable tray layer; The power supply lines for the A / B circuits are arranged through the A / B route slots of the column head cabinet in the bottom elevated layer. The PDU external cable connects to the power distribution unit (PDU) of the server column storage module via the A / B power output lines. External optical fibers are connected to the server column storage module via optical fiber cables arranged in the optical fiber bridge of the power bridge layer.

[0009] In an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, the inter-row air conditioner of the IT module structure further includes: The power supply line of the refrigeration module is arranged through the inter-row air conditioning power bridge of the power bridge layer; The refrigeration module also includes liquid pipes, gas pipes, and condensate pipes. The condensate pipes are prefabricated pipes, while the liquid pipes and gas pipes are semi-prefabricated pipes with reserved welding interfaces for welding connection with the main liquid pipe and main gas pipe on site.

[0010] In an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, the IT module structure further includes: A lighting module is installed on top of the server column storage module and the inter-column air conditioner to provide lighting services for the IT module structure.

[0011] The customized IT module structure in an exemplary embodiment of this utility model includes a structural metal frame, server column storage modules, a sealed aisle, and inter-row air conditioners. The server column storage modules, sealed aisles, and inter-row air conditioners are arranged within the structural metal frame, forming a sealed cold aisle from the inter-row air conditioners to the sealed aisle and then to the server column storage modules. The structural metal frame includes a top power cable tray layer and a bottom overhead layer. The server column storage modules include two column header cabinets and a predetermined number of server column storage modules. This utility model is an extended standard IT module with a modular, inter-row cooling design, facilitating overall hoisting and transportation, enabling rapid deployment of server rooms, and shortening the data center construction cycle.

[0012] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and do not limit the present invention. Attached Figure Description

[0013] The above and other features and advantages of this invention will become more apparent from the detailed description of exemplary embodiments thereof with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0014] Figure 1 A top view of a customized IT module structure according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 2A-2B A side view of a customized IT module structure according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figures 3A-3B A perspective view of a customized IT module structure according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 4 A schematic diagram of airflow organization for a customized IT module structure according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the power inlet at the top of the column cabinet of a customized IT module structure according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the power outlet at the bottom of the column cabinet with a customized IT module structure according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figures 7A-7C A schematic diagram of the power supply, fiber optic and cable wiring prefabrication method of a customized IT module structure according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figures 8A-8B The diagram shows the prefabricated form of the refrigeration piping of an inter-row air conditioner with a customized IT module structure according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and a partially enlarged schematic diagram. Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the reserved welding positions for the pipes of an inter-row air conditioner with a customized IT module structure according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. The structure includes a metal frame 100, a server column storage module 200, a sealed aisle 300, an inter-column air conditioner 400, and a lighting module 500; a top power cable tray layer 110, a bottom overhead layer 120; a column cabinet 210, a server rack 220; liquid pipes 411, gas pipes 412, and condensate pipes 413. Detailed Implementation

[0015] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments can be implemented in many forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, they are provided so that this invention will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the concept of the exemplary embodiments to those skilled in the art. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar parts, and therefore repeated descriptions of them will be omitted.

[0016] Furthermore, the described features, structures, or characteristics can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. Numerous specific details are provided in the following description to give a full understanding of embodiments of the present invention. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that the technical solutions of the present invention can be practiced without one or more of the specific details described, or other methods, components, materials, apparatuses, steps, etc., can be employed. In other instances, well-known structures, methods, apparatuses, implementations, materials, or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring various aspects of the present invention.

[0017] The block diagrams shown in the accompanying drawings are merely functional entities and do not necessarily correspond to physically independent entities. That is, these functional entities can be implemented in software, or in one or more software-hardened modules, or in different network and / or processor devices and / or microcontroller devices.

[0018] In this example embodiment, a rapidly deployable IT module structure with a short construction cycle is first provided. This structure can be customized according to actual needs and can be hoisted and transported as a whole. It is applicable to scenarios where the building itself has been completed or where an existing data center has been renovated. The application size range is width ≤ 4000mm and height ≤ 4150mm.

[0019] In this example embodiment, a customized IT module structure is first provided; refer to Figure 1 The image shown is a top view of the customized IT module structure. This structure includes a structural metal frame 100, server column storage modules 200, a sealed aisle 300, and inter-row air conditioners 400. The server column storage modules 200, sealed aisle 300, and inter-row air conditioners 400 are arranged within the structural metal frame 100, forming a sealed cold aisle from the inter-row air conditioners 400 to the sealed aisle 300 and then to the server column storage modules 200. The structural metal frame 100 includes a top power cable tray layer 110 and a bottom overhead layer 120; The server column storage module 200 includes two column header cabinets 210 and a preset number of server racks 220.

[0020] The customized IT module structure in an exemplary embodiment of this utility model includes a structural metal frame, server column storage modules, a sealed aisle, and inter-row air conditioners. The server column storage modules, sealed aisles, and inter-row air conditioners are arranged within the structural metal frame, forming a sealed cold aisle from the inter-row air conditioners to the sealed aisle and then to the server column storage modules. The structural metal frame includes a top power cable tray layer and a bottom overhead layer. The server column storage modules include two column header cabinets and a predetermined number of server column storage modules. This utility model is an extended standard IT module with a modular, inter-row cooling design, facilitating overall hoisting and transportation, enabling rapid deployment of server rooms, and shortening the data center construction cycle.

[0021] The customized IT module structure in this example embodiment will be further explained below.

[0022] like Figure 2A-2B The image shown is a side view of the customized IT module structure. Figures 3A-3B The image shown is a three-dimensional view of the customized IT module structure. This customized IT module structure includes a structural metal frame 100, server column storage modules 200, a sealed aisle 300, and inter-row air conditioners 400. The server column storage modules 200, sealed aisle 300, and inter-row air conditioners 400 are arranged within the structural metal frame 100, forming a sealed cold aisle from the inter-row air conditioners 400 to the sealed aisle 300 and then to the server column storage modules 200. The structural metal frame 100 includes a top power cable tray layer 110 and a bottom overhead layer 120; The server column storage module 200 includes two column header cabinets 210 and a preset number of server racks 220.

[0023] like Figure 4 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the airflow organization of the IT module structure. In this example embodiment, the IT module structure further includes: The server column storage module 200 has an open structure on the side away from the sealed channel 300. The airflow direction of the inter-row air conditioner 400 is from the outside of the IT module structure to the sealed channel 300 side, generating an open hot channel from the server column storage module 200 to the outside of the IT module structure and then to the inter-row air conditioner 400.

[0024] In this example embodiment, the server columnar storage module 200 of the IT module structure further includes: The power supply cable for the cabinet 210 is routed through the server power supply cable tray of the power cable tray layer 110; for example... Figure 5 The diagram shown is a schematic of the power inlet port at the top of the cabinet. Figure 6 The diagram shown is a schematic of the power outlet at the bottom of the cabinet.

[0025] The power supply lines of the column cabinet 210 are arranged through the A / B route slots of the column cabinet 210 in the bottom overhead layer 120; The external cable is connected to the power distribution unit (PDU) of the server column storage module 220 via the A / B power output lines; External optical fibers are connected to the server column storage module 220 via optical fiber cables arranged in the optical fiber bridge of the power bridge layer 110.

[0026] like Figures 7A-7C The diagram shows the prefabrication method of power supply, fiber optic and cable wiring in the IT module structure. The row cabinet 210 adopts the top-in and bottom-out cable entry and exit method. The bottom-out cables of the row cabinet 210 are connected to the PDU through the cable tray in the overhead space of the metal frame. The PDUs on both sides (or the horizontal PDUs) of the server cabinet 220 adopt the bottom-in cable entry method. All low-voltage cable trays are placed on top of the server row storage module.

[0027] In this example embodiment, the inter-row air conditioner 400 of the IT module structure further includes: The refrigeration module 410 has its power input line arranged through the inter-row air conditioning power bridge of the power bridge layer 110; a schematic diagram of the inter-row air conditioning power bridge arrangement of the power input line is shown in... Figure 7A Displayed in China; The refrigeration module 410 also includes a liquid pipe 411, a gas pipe 412, and a condensate pipe 413. The condensate pipe 413 is a prefabricated pipe, while the liquid pipe 411 and the gas pipe 412 are semi-prefabricated pipes with reserved welding interfaces for welding connection with the main liquid pipe and main gas pipe on site.

[0028] In this example embodiment, the prefabricated form of the cooling piping of the IT module structure and a partially enlarged schematic diagram are as follows: Figures 8A-8B As shown, the main cooling piping of the IT module mainly involves the gas pipe 412, liquid pipe 411, and condensate pipe 413 of the inter-row air conditioner 400, among which the condensate pipe 413 needs to be completely prefabricated. The gas pipe 412 and liquid pipe 411 are prefabricated in the factory according to the IT module structure, facilitating on-site welding later. If these pipes are not prefabricated, they would all be welded on-site, which would be extremely difficult considering the available space. Adding this section of pipe at the factory firstly makes it easier to ensure quality, and secondly, the reserved welding positions are more conducive to on-site welding, improving efficiency. The reserved welding positions are as follows: Figure 9 As shown.

[0029] In this example embodiment, the IT module structure further includes: A lighting module 500 is installed on top of the server column storage module 200 and the inter-column air conditioner 400 to provide lighting services for the IT module structure.

[0030] It should be noted that although several modules or units of a customized IT module structure are mentioned in the detailed description above, this division is not mandatory. In fact, according to the embodiments of this utility model, the features and functions of two or more modules or units described above can be embodied in one module or unit. Conversely, the features and functions of one module or unit described above can be further divided and embodied by multiple modules or units.

[0031] Furthermore, the above figures are merely illustrative of the processes included in the method according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to be limiting. It is readily understood that the processes shown in the above figures do not indicate or limit the temporal order of these processes. Additionally, it is readily understood that these processes may be executed synchronously or asynchronously, for example, in multiple modules.

[0032] Other embodiments of the present invention will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the invention that follow the general principles of the invention 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 the invention are indicated by the claims.

[0033] It should be understood that this utility model 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 utility model is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A customized IT module structure, characterized in that, The IT module structure includes a structural metal frame, server column storage modules, a sealed aisle, and inter-column air conditioning. The server column storage modules, sealed aisles, and inter-column air conditioning units are arranged within the structural metal frame, forming a sealed cold aisle from the inter-column air conditioning units to the sealed aisle and then to the server column storage modules. The structural metal frame includes a top power cable tray layer and a bottom overhead layer; The server column storage module includes at least two column headers and a preset number of server racks.

2. The IT module structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The IT module structure also includes: The server column storage module has an open structure on the side away from the sealed channel. The airflow direction of the inter-row air conditioner is from the outside of the IT module structure to the sealed channel side, generating an open hot channel from the server column storage module to the outside of the IT module structure and then to the inter-row air conditioner.

3. The IT module structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The power supply line of the column cabinet is arranged through the server power cable tray of the power cable tray layer.

4. The IT module structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The power supply lines for the A / B circuits are arranged through the A / B route slots of the bottom overhead cabinet.

5. The IT module structure as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The PDU external cable connects to the power distribution unit (PDU) of the server column storage module via the A / B power output lines.

6. The IT module structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, External optical fibers are connected to the server column storage module via optical fiber cables arranged in the optical fiber bridge of the power bridge layer.

7. The IT module structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The inter-row air conditioning system of the IT module structure also includes: The refrigeration module has its power supply line arranged through the inter-row air conditioning power cable tray of the power cable tray layer.

8. The IT module structure as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The refrigeration module also includes liquid pipes, gas pipes, and condensate pipes. The condensate pipes are prefabricated pipes, while the liquid pipes and gas pipes are semi-prefabricated pipes with reserved welding interfaces for welding connection with the main liquid pipe and main gas pipe on site.

9. The IT module structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The IT module structure also includes: A lighting module is installed on top of the server column storage module and the inter-column air conditioner to provide lighting services for the IT module structure.

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