SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING MODULAR AND SCALABLE POWER INFRASTRUCTURE OUTSIDE OF USABLE IT SPACE

摘要

In accordance with the present disclosure, a system and method for providing scalable and modular power infrastructure outside of usable rack space is described. The system may include a chassis configured to mount on the side of a rack. A power cable interface box (PCIB) may be disposed within the chassis, and the PCIB may receive alternating current (AC) power. The system may further include at least one power supply unit disposed within a slot of the chassis, with the at least one power supply unit receiving AC power from the PCIB and outputting direct current (DC) power to a busbar. The system may also include a battery back-up unit (BBU) element disposed within the chassis. The BBU element may charge from and discharge to the busbar.

主权项

1. A rack-level power infrastructure, comprising:
a chassis configured to mount on the side of a rack, wherein the chassis includes a plurality of power supply unit slots; a power cable interface box (PCIB) disposed within the chassis, wherein the PCIB receives alternating current (AC) power; a power distribution unit (PDU), wherein the PDU comprises a plurality of power supply units, and wherein the PDU balances power consumption through a phase-balancing and distribution configuration; at least one of the plurality of power supply units disposed within one of the plurality of power supply unit slots, wherein the at least one power supply unit receives AC power from the PCIB and outputs direct current (DC) power to a busbar; and a battery back-up unit (BBU) element disposed within the chassis, wherein the BBU element charges from and discharges to the busbar.