摘要 |
Described are methods, systems, and apparatus relating to a modular data center. In some embodiments, a modular data center includes one or more data modules. The modular data center includes a network module connected to the one or more data modules, the network module containing equipment for facilitating data communications by the one or more data modules. The modular data center includes a power module connected to the one or more data modules and the network module, the power module containing electronics equipment for conditioning and distributing power to the one or more data modules and the network module. In the modular data center, each module of the one or more data modules, the network module, and the power module comprises: an enclosure defining an internal space; a floor within the enclosure separating the internal space into an above-floor space and a sub-floor space; and a plurality of bays in the subfloor space, each bay of the plurality of bays configured to contain a field-replaceable environmental management component. |
主权项 |
1. A method of deploying a modular data center, comprising:
supplying a data module, wherein the data module comprises an enclosure defining an internal space and a first sensor in a plurality of sensors, the first sensor in communication with at least one of a controller and a data center control system; connecting a network to the data module; connecting the controller to the data module; connecting the data center control system to at least one of the data module and the controller, the data center control system configured to collect data center data associated with the data center via communication with one of the controller and the plurality of sensors; and connecting a power supply source to the data module, the power supply source comprising at least one of a power grid, a backup power source and a power module, wherein the power module comprises electronics equipment for conditioning and distributing power to the data module. |