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 end wind wall, the server column type storage module, closed channel, end wind wall column arrangement is in the structural metal frame, generates by server column type storage module to closed channel again to the closed heat channel of end wind wall, wherein: the structural metal frame includes top cable bridge layer and bottom overhead layer;The server column type storage module includes column head cabinet and the server cabinet of preset quantity.The utility model is the expansion standard IT module of modular near-end 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 computer rooms, 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. The IT module structure includes a structural metal frame, server column storage modules, a sealed channel, and an end-effector. The server column storage modules, the sealed channel, and the end-effector are arranged within the structural metal frame to form a sealed thermal channel from the server column storage modules to the sealed channel and then to the end-effector, wherein: The structural metal frame includes a top cable tray layer and a bottom overhead layer; The server column storage module includes one column header cabinet 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 aisle, and the fan of the end air wall is installed on the side away from the sealed aisle, creating an open cold aisle from the end air wall to the outside of the IT module structure and then to the server column storage module.

[0008] In an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, the server columnar storage module of the IT module structure further includes: 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 column cabinet is connected to the power distribution unit (PDU) of the server rack via an overhead A / B cable at the bottom. External cables are connected to the server rack via fiber optic cables arranged in the fiber optic cable tray of the cable tray layer.

[0009] In an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, the end air wall of the IT module structure further includes: The power supply line for the refrigeration module is arranged through the end wind wall cable tray of the cable tray 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 monitoring lighting unit is installed on top of the cooling module to provide monitoring 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 an end-effector. The server column storage modules, sealed aisle, and end-effector are arranged within the structural metal frame, forming a sealed thermal aisle from the server column storage modules to the sealed aisle and then to the end-effector. The structural metal frame includes a top cable tray layer and a bottom overhead layer. The server column storage module includes one column header cabinet and a predetermined number of server racks. This utility model is an extended standard IT module with a modular near-end 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 2 A side view of a server columnar storage module with a customized IT module structure according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 3 A side view of the end air wall of a customized IT module structure according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figures 4A-4B A perspective view of a customized IT module structure according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the hot and cold aisles of a customized IT module structure according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figures 6A-6B A schematic diagram of the structural metal frame of the customized IT module structure according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 7 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 8 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 9A-9C A schematic diagram of the fiber optic and cable cabling prefabrication method for a server column storage module with a customized IT module structure according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figures 10A-10B The diagram shows the prefabricated form of the cooling piping of the end air wall of a customized IT module structure according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and a partially enlarged schematic diagram. Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the reserved welding positions for the pipes of the end air wall of 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 passage 300, an end air wall 400, and a monitoring and lighting unit 500; a top cable tray layer 110, a bottom overhead layer 120; a column cabinet 210, a server cabinet 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 customized IT module structure is first provided; the single rack capacity of the IT module structure is a server column storage module with near-end cooling design and a cooling capacity of ≥40kW; the applicable scenario is a building where the main body has been completed or a data center renovation has been carried out; the application size range is width ≤4000mm and height ≤4150mm.

[0019] refer to Figure 1 As shown, the customized IT module structure includes a structural metal frame 100, server column storage modules 200, a sealed aisle 300, and an end-effector 400. The server column storage modules 200, the sealed aisle 300, and the end-effector 400 are arranged within the structural metal frame 100, forming a sealed thermal aisle from the server column storage modules 200 to the sealed aisle 300 and then to the end-effector 400, wherein: The structural metal frame 100 includes a top cable tray layer 110 and a bottom overhead layer 120; The server column storage module 200 includes one column head cabinet 210 and a preset number of server racks 220. 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 an end-effector. The server column storage modules, sealed aisle, and end-effector are arranged within the structural metal frame, forming a sealed thermal aisle from the server column storage modules to the sealed aisle and then to the end-effector. The structural metal frame includes a top cable tray layer and a bottom overhead layer. The server column storage module includes one column head cabinet and a preset number of server racks. This utility model is an extended standard IT module with a modular near-end cooling design, facilitating overall hoisting and transportation, enabling rapid deployment of server rooms and shortening the data center construction cycle.

[0020] The customized IT module structure in this example embodiment will be further explained below.

[0021] like Figure 1 The diagram shows a top view of a 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 an end-effector airflow wall 400. The server column storage modules 200, sealed aisle 300, and end-effector airflow wall 400 are arranged within the structural metal frame 100, forming a sealed thermal aisle from the server column storage modules 200 to the sealed aisle 300 and then to the end-effector airflow wall 400. The structural metal frame 100 includes a top cable tray layer 110 and a bottom overhead layer 120; like Figure 2 The image shows a side view of the server column storage module 200, which includes one column head cabinet 210 and a preset number of server cabinets 220. like Figure 3 The image shows a side view of the terminal air wall 300, which includes a refrigeration module 410 and a fan 420.

[0022] In the embodiments of this example, as Figure 4A , 4B This is a three-dimensional view of the IT module structure, which also includes: The server column storage module 200 has an open structure on the side away from the sealed channel 300. The fan 420 of the end air wall 400 is installed on the side away from the sealed channel 300, creating an open cold aisle from the end air wall 400 to the outside of the IT module structure and then to the server column storage module 200.

[0023] In the embodiments of this example, as Figure 5The diagram shows the hot aisle and cold aisle of a customized IT module structure. The closed hot aisle consists of the server column storage module 200, the closed aisle 300, and the end air wall 400. The open cold aisle consists of the end air wall 400, the outside of the IT module structure, and the server column storage module 200.

[0024] In the embodiments of this example, as Figure 6A , 6B The schematic diagram of the structural metal frame 100 shows that the server column storage module 200 of the IT module structure further includes: like Figure 7-8 The diagram shows the power outlet at the bottom of the cabinet. The cabinet 210 has A / B power outlets arranged through the cabinet A / B route channel of the bottom overhead layer 120. The column cabinet 210 is connected to the power distribution unit (PDU) of the server cabinet 220 via A / B power output lines that are suspended at the bottom. External cables are connected to the server rack 220 via fiber optic cables arranged in the fiber optic cable tray of the cable tray layer 110.

[0025] In the embodiments of this example, as Figures 9A-9C The diagram shows the prefabrication method of fiber optic and cable cabling for the server column storage module 200. The column cabinet 210 adopts a top-in, bottom-out cable entry and exit method. The bottom-out cables of the column cabinet 210 are connected to the PDU through the cable tray in the overhead space of the metal frame. The PDUs (or horizontal PDUs) on both sides of the server column storage module adopt a bottom-in cable entry method. All low-voltage cable trays are placed on the top of the server column storage module.

[0026] In this example embodiment, the end airflow wall 400 of the IT module structure further includes: The cooling module 410 has its power supply line arranged through the end air wall cable tray of the cable tray layer 110; a schematic diagram of the power supply line arrangement in the end air wall cable tray is shown in... Figure 9A It is displayed in the middle.

[0027] 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 10A-10B As shown, the main cooling piping of the IT module mainly involves the gas pipe 412, liquid pipe 411, and condensate pipe 413 at the end of the air wall. Among them, the condensate pipe 413 needs to be completely prefabricated. The gas pipe 412 and liquid pipe 413 are prefabricated in the factory according to the IT module structure, which facilitates on-site welding later. If these pipes are not prefabricated, they will all be welded on-site, which is extremely difficult considering the space available. Adding this section of pipe in the factory firstly makes it easier to ensure quality, and secondly, the reserved welding position is more conducive to on-site welding, improving efficiency. The reserved welding position is as follows: Figure 11 As shown.

[0029] In this example embodiment, the IT module structure further includes: A monitoring lighting unit 500 is installed on top of the cooling module 410 to provide monitoring 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 a terminal airflow wall. The server column storage modules, sealed aisle, and terminal airflow wall are arranged within the structural metal frame, forming a sealed thermal aisle from the server column storage modules to the sealed aisle and then to the terminal airflow wall. The structural metal frame includes a top cable tray layer and a bottom overhead layer; The server column storage module includes a column header cabinet 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 aisle, and the fan of the end air wall is installed on the side away from the sealed aisle, creating an open cold aisle from the end air wall to the outside of the IT module structure and then to the server column storage module.

3. 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.

4. The IT module structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The column cabinet is connected to the power distribution unit (PDU) of the server rack via A / B power lines that are suspended at the bottom.

5. The IT module structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, External cables are connected to the server rack via fiber optic cables arranged in the fiber optic cable tray of the cable tray layer.

6. The IT module structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The terminal air wall of the IT module structure also includes: The cooling module has its power supply line arranged through the end wind wall cable tray of the cable tray layer.

7. The IT module structure as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The refrigeration module also includes a liquid pipe, a gas pipe, and a condensate pipe; The condensate pipe is a prefabricated pipe, and the liquid pipe and gas pipe are semi-prefabricated pipes with reserved welding joints for welding connection with the main liquid pipe and main gas pipe on site.

8. The IT module structure as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The IT module structure also includes: A monitoring lighting unit is installed on top of the cooling module to provide monitoring lighting services for the IT module structure.

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