公开(公告)号：US10004162B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-19

申请号：US14139700

申请日：2013-12-23

Applicant: DELL, INC.

Inventor： Edmond Bailey ,  Austin Michael Shelnutt ,  John R. Stuewe ,  Paul W. Vancil

IPC: H05K7/20 ,  G05D23/19

CPC classification number: H05K7/20736 ,  G05D23/1932 ,  H05K7/20209 ,  H05K7/20836

Abstract: A rack-based information handling system (IHS) includes a rack having a modular structure that supports insertion of different numbers and sizes of information technology (IT) gear to create one or more IT nodes. A fan bay module is attached to the rack and supports insertion of multiple different fan configurations in more than one fan receptacle. At least one fan is inserted within corresponding at least one fan receptacle of the fan bay module to conform to at least a first fan configuration. A block controller is configurable to control each of the different fan configurations and which, in response to detecting the first fan configuration of the at least one fan inserted within the fan bay module, activates a corresponding first control algorithm that enables the detected first fan configuration to be utilized to provide rack-level cooling for one or more of the IT nodes inserted within the rack.

公开(公告)号：US10340691B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-02

申请号：US14139828

申请日：2013-12-23

Applicant: DELL, INC.

Inventor： Edmond Bailey ,  John R. Stuewe ,  Paul W. Vancil ,  Kunrong Wang

IPC: H02J3/00 ,  H02J1/10 ,  G06F1/26

Abstract: A rack-based information handling system (IHS) includes a rack having a modular structure that supports insertion from a front of the rack of different numbers and sizes of information technology (IT) gear to create one or more IT nodes. Power bay chassis is received in the rack with a power distribution unit directed towards a rear of the rack. A modular busbar assembly is attached to the rear of the rack. A first vertical busbar segment is in direct electrical connection with the power distribution unit and spans one or more nodes to provide hot pluggable electrical power to an aft-directed connection of an IT node inserted into the rack. A second busbar segment can be attached to the first vertical busbar to electrically communicate with the power distribution unit and span an additional node adjacent to the one or more nodes to provide electrical power to the adjacent node.

公开(公告)号：US09625974B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-18

申请号：US14139739

申请日：2013-12-23

Applicant: DELL, INC.

Inventor： Edmond Bailey ,  John R. Stuewe ,  Paul W. Vancil

IPC: G06F1/32 ,  G06F1/00 ,  G06F1/20 ,  G06F1/28

CPC classification number: G06F1/3234 ,  G06F1/206 ,  G06F1/263 ,  G06F1/28 ,  G06F1/3206 ,  G06F1/3296 ,  Y02D10/16

Abstract: A computer-implemented method enables global throttling of processing nodes in a rack-configured information handling system (RIHS). A rack-level management controller receives power-usage data and operating parameters associated with processing nodes within separately-controlled blocks of the RIHS. A power subsystem of the RIHS regulates an amount of power supplied to the processing nodes of the RIHS based on the power-usage data and operating parameters for the processing nodes and a total amount of available power for distribution within the RIHS. In response to detecting a condition that reduces the total amount of available power for distribution within the IHS, the management controller autonomously initiates global throttling of the processing nodes within the IHS to reduce power consumption by at least one of the processing nodes. The global throttling is completed via a signal transfer over a select Ethernet cable wire to connected block controllers that control the processing nodes.

公开(公告)号：US09232678B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-05

申请号：US14143846

申请日：2013-12-30

Applicant: DELL, INC.

Inventor： Edmond Bailey ,  John R. Stuewe ,  Paul W. Vancil ,  Kunrong Wang ,  German Florez-Larrahondo ,  Jimmy Pike ,  Stephen P. Rousset ,  Joseph Vivio

IPC: H05K5/00 ,  H05K7/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H05K7/14 ,  H05K7/20

CPC classification number: H05K7/1489 ,  H05K7/1487 ,  H05K7/1492 ,  H05K7/20736

Abstract: A modular, scalable and expandable (MSE) rack-based information handling system (RIHS) includes: a rack assembly having a frame that defines: a front bay chassis with height, depth and width dimensions that enable insertion of a plurality of different sizes of IT gear; and a rear bay that accommodates power and cooling components to support operation of the different sizes of IT gear. The power and cooling for the IT gear are provided from the rear bay and are separate from and independent of the IT gear installed within the front bay chassis. The rack assembly further includes a power and management chassis in which is inserted a power and management module having power and management components located thereon to provide rack-level power and management. A modular configuration of fan modules are inserted within fan receptacles within the rear bay to provide block level cooling of adjacent blocks of IT gear.

Abstract translation: 模块化，可扩展和可扩展（MSE）基于机架的信息处理系统（RIHS）包括：具有框架的机架组件，该框架限定：具有高度，深度和宽度尺寸的前托架机架，其能够插入多个不同尺寸的 IT装备 以及一个后舱，可容纳电源和冷却组件，以支持不同尺寸的IT设备的操作。 IT齿轮的电源和冷却是从后部托架提供的，与安装在前托架机箱中的IT齿轮分开并独立。 机架组件还包括电源和管理机箱，其中插入有位于其上的电源和管理组件的电源和管理模块，以提供机架级电源和管理。 风扇模块的模块化配置被插入后隔间内的风扇插座内，以提供相邻的IT齿轮块的块级冷却。

公开(公告)号：US20160044819A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-11

申请号：US14139835

申请日：2013-12-23

Applicant: DELL, INC.

Inventor： Edmond Bailey ,  Jimmy Pike ,  Joseph Andrew Vivio ,  John R. Stuewe

IPC: H05K7/14 ,  H02J9/06

CPC classification number: H05K7/1492 ,  G06F1/18 ,  G06F1/26 ,  G06F1/32 ,  H02J9/06

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 可扩展的电源和管理模块（PMM）包括配置为可滑动地插入到机架内的电源和管理托架中的机箱。 PMM提供可扩展的配电和机架级管理功能，由多个信息技术（IT）设备共享。 几个电源单元（PSU）安装在机箱中。 PSU的数量可以根据IT设备的数量进行扩展。 管理控制器安装在机架中，以提供IT齿轮的机架级管理和机架内至少一个相关的块控制器。 电源控制器安装在机箱中，并且通信地耦合到PSU和管理控制器。 电源控制器控制PMM的功能。

公开(公告)号：US20150180234A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-25

申请号：US14139828

申请日：2013-12-23

Applicant: DELL, INC.

Inventor： Edmond Bailey ,  John R. Stuewe ,  Paul W. Vancil ,  Kunrong Wang

IPC: H02J1/10

CPC classification number: H02J1/10 ,  G06F1/26 ,  Y10T307/258

Abstract: A rack-based information handling system (IHS) includes a rack having a modular structure that supports insertion from a front of the rack of different numbers and sizes of information technology (IT) gear to create one or more IT nodes. Power bay chassis is received in the rack with a power distribution unit directed towards a rear of the rack. A modular busbar assembly is attached to the rear of the rack. A first vertical busbar segment is in direct electrical connection with the power distribution unit and spans one or more nodes to provide hot pluggable electrical power to an aft-directed connection of an IT node inserted into the rack. A second busbar segment can be attached to the first vertical busbar to electrically communicate with the power distribution unit and span an additional node adjacent to the one or more nodes to provide electrical power to the adjacent node.

Abstract translation: 基于机架的信息处理系统（IHS）包括具有模块化结构的机架，其支持从不同数量和尺寸的信息技术（IT）齿轮的机架的前部插入以创建一个或多个IT节点。 电源舱机架接收在机架中，配电单元指向机架的后部。 模块化母线组件连接到机架的后部。 第一垂直母线段与配电单元直接电连接并且跨越一个或多个节点以向插入机架中的IT节点的向前指向的连接提供热可插拔电力。 第二母线段可以附接到第一垂直母线以与配电单元电连通并且跨越与一个或多个节点相邻的附加节点以向相邻节点提供电力。

公开(公告)号：US10104801B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-16

申请号：US14139783

申请日：2013-12-23

Applicant: DELL, INC.

Inventor： Edmond Bailey ,  John R. Stuewe ,  Kunrong Wang

IPC: G06F1/26 ,  H05K7/14

Abstract: A power switching system, a method, and an information handling system (IHS) enables selective activation and de-activation of respective alternating current (AC) outlets of a plurality of AC outlets within an AC switch (ACS). The AC switch includes a decoder circuit that is couple via a control interface to a management controller (MC) and receives control commands from the control interface. In response to receipt of the control command, the decoder circuit decodes the command in order to provide control signals to one or more of a number of serial voltage relays, which are each respectively coupled to the AC outlets. The AC switch utilizes the decoder circuit to respectively configure the serial voltage relays using the control signals. By configuring the serial voltage relays, the MC provides and/or removes respective connections between AC inputs and AC outlets, which selectively activates and/or de-activates respective AC outlets.

公开(公告)号：US09753520B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-05

申请号：US14139765

申请日：2013-12-23

Applicant: DELL, INC.

Inventor： Edmond Bailey ,  John R. Stuewe ,  Paul W. Vancil ,  Kunrong Wang ,  German Florez-Larrahondo

IPC: G06F1/32 ,  G06F1/28

CPC classification number: G06F1/3234 ,  G06F1/28 ,  G06F1/3206 ,  G06F1/3287 ,  G06F1/3296

Abstract: A computer-implemented method enables rack-level predictive power capping and power budget allocation to processing nodes in a rack-based IHS. A rack-level management controller receives node-level power-usage data and settings from several block controllers, including current power consumption and an initial power budget for each node. A power consumption profile is generated based on the power-usage data for each node. A total available system power of the IHS is identified. A system power cap is determined based on the power consumption profiles and the total available system power. A current power budget is determined for each node based on an analysis of at least one of the power consumption profile, the initial power budget, the current power consumption, the system power cap, and the total available system power. A power subsystem regulates power budgeted and supplied to each node based on the power consumption profiles and the system power cap.

公开(公告)号：US09474181B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-18

申请号：US14139835

申请日：2013-12-23

Applicant: DELL, INC.

Inventor： Edmond Bailey ,  Jimmy Pike ,  Joseph Andrew Vivio ,  John R. Stuewe

IPC: H05K7/20 ,  H05K7/14 ,  H02J9/06 ,  G06F1/18

CPC classification number: H05K7/1492 ,  G06F1/18 ,  G06F1/26 ,  G06F1/32 ,  H02J9/06

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 可扩展的电源和管理模块（PMM）包括配置为可滑动地插入到机架内的电源和管理托架中的机箱。 PMM提供可扩展的配电和机架级管理功能，由多个信息技术（IT）设备共享。 几个电源单元（PSU）安装在机箱中。 PSU的数量可以根据IT设备的数量进行扩展。 管理控制器安装在机架中，以提供IT齿轮的机架级管理和机架内至少一个相关的块控制器。 电源控制器安装在机箱中，并且通信地耦合到PSU和管理控制器。 电源控制器控制PMM的功能。