COMBINED POWER AND MANAGEMENT MODULE FOR USE IN A RACK-CONFIGURED INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM

摘要

A scalable power and management module (PMM) includes a chassis configured to be slideably inserted into a power and management bay within a rack. The PMM provides scalable power distribution and rack-level management functions that are shared by several information technology (IT) gear. Several power supply units (PSUs) are mounted in the chassis. The number of PSUs is scalable based on the number of IT gear. A management controller is mounted in the chassis to provide rack-level management of the IT gear and at least one associated block controller within the rack. A power controller is mounted in the chassis and is communicatively coupled to the PSUs and the management controller. The power controller controls power functions of the PMM.

主权项

1. A scalable power and management module (PMM) comprising
a chassis configured to be slideably inserted into at least one power and management bay within a rack, the PMM providing scalable power distribution and rack-level management functions that are shared by a plurality of IT gear; a plurality of power supply units (PSUs) mounted in the chassis, wherein the number of PSUs is scalable based on the number of IT gear; at least one management controller mounted in the chassis that provides rack-level management of at least one of the IT gear and at least one associated block controller within the rack; and a power controller mounted in the chassis and communicatively coupled to the PSUs and the at least one management controller, the power controller controlling power functions of the PMM.