CN117406834A - Optimized micro data center - Google Patents

Abstract

The modular data center includes: a base electrical module including an uninterruptible power supply ("UPS") bypass switch, a power connection terminal coupled to the bypass switch, and a UPS power connector; a UPS rack coupled to the base electrical module and configured to house a UPS that receives power from the UPS power connector; and an information technology ("IT") equipment rack coupled to the base electrical module and configured to house IT equipment that receives power from the base electrical module, the base electrical module being external to the IT equipment rack.

Description

Optimized micro data center

Cross Reference to Related Applications

The present application is based on the benefit of 35U.S. c. ≡119 (e) claiming co-pending U.S. provisional patent application No.63/389,465 entitled "optimized micro data center," filed on 7/15 of 2022, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety for all purposes.

Technical Field

Aspects of the present disclosure relate generally to data centers, including micro data centers, that contain racks and enclosures for holding data processing, power, networking, and telecommunications equipment.

Background

Equipment housings or racks for housing electronic equipment such as data processing, power, networking, and telecommunications equipment have been in use for many years. These racks are used to house and arrange equipment in small cabinets, micro data centers, cubicles, equipment rooms and large data centers. The equipment rack may be in an open configuration and may be housed within a rack housing, although the housing may be included when referring to the rack.

Information technology ("IT") racks that are hangable are well known in the industry. Currently, the hangable IT racks are assembled in the field, i.e., at the end of the customer's site, and if an electrician is required to hard wire the micro data center, the electrician may be forced to deal with the preinstalled IT equipment that is in the way.

Disclosure of Invention

One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a modular data center. The modular data center includes: a base electrical module including an uninterruptible power supply ("UPS") bypass switch and a UPS power connector; a first frame coupled to the base electrical module and configured to house a UPS that receives power from the UPS power connector; and a second frame coupled to the base electrical module and configured to house IT equipment that receives power from the base electrical module, the base electrical module being located outside of the second frame.

In some embodiments, the base electrical module further comprises a power connection terminal coupled to the bypass switch.

In some embodiments, the modular data center further includes a UPS rack included in the first frame and configured to mount a UPS thereto.

In some embodiments, the modular data center further comprises a UPS rack coupled to the first frame.

In some embodiments, the modular data center further includes an IT device rack included in the second frame and configured for mounting IT devices thereto.

In some embodiments, the modular data center further includes an IT equipment rack coupled to the second frame.

In some embodiments, the base electrical module further includes a fan module configured to direct air through the IT equipment rack.

In some embodiments, the modular data center further includes a fan module included in the base electrical module and configured to direct air through the second frame, and a housing coupled to the fan module by a hinge, the housing surrounding the base electrical module, the first frame, and the second frame when the housing is in the closed position.

In some embodiments, the base electrical module is configured to be mounted to a wall.

In some embodiments, the first frame is coupled to the base electrical module by a hinge.

In some embodiments, the second frame is indirectly coupled to the base electrical module.

In some embodiments, the modular data center further includes a UPS rack contained in the first frame and an IT equipment rack contained in the second frame.

In some embodiments, the second frame is detachably supported by the first frame.

In some embodiments, the second frame is removably clamped to the first frame.

In some embodiments, the modular data center further includes a housing removably coupled to the base electrical module, the housing enclosing the base electrical module, the first frame, and the second frame when coupled to the base electrical module.

In some embodiments, the modular data center further comprises a housing coupled to the base electrical module by a hinge, the housing enclosing the base electrical module, the first frame, and the second frame when the housing is in the closed position.

In some embodiments, the modular data center further includes a power distribution unit having a plurality of outlets mounted on the second frame and configured to provide power from the base electrical module to the IT devices.

In some embodiments, the base electrical module further comprises a patch panel.

In some embodiments, the base electrical module further comprises an internet gateway device.

In some embodiments, the modular data center further comprises a power distribution unit having a plurality of receptacles mounted on the first frame.

In some embodiments, the base electrical module further comprises a visual indicator of the status of the modular data center.

In some embodiments, the modular data center further comprises at least one backup UPS.

In some embodiments, the modular data center further comprises at least one server.

According to another aspect, a method of assembling and installing a modular data center is provided. The method includes mounting a base electrical module on a wall, the base electrical module including an uninterruptible power supply ("UPS") bypass switch and a UPS power connector; hingedly connecting a first frame to the base electrical module, the first frame configured to receive a UPS that receives power from the UPS power connector; and connecting a second frame to the first frame, the second frame configured to house IT equipment that receives power from a base electrical module, the base electrical module external to the IT equipment rack.

In some embodiments, the method further comprises securing the power distribution unit to the second frame.

In some embodiments, the method further includes securing the backup UPS module to the first frame.

In some embodiments, the method further comprises securing the cover to the base electrical module.

Drawings

Various aspects of at least one embodiment are discussed below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are not intended to be drawn to scale. The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding and description of various aspects and examples, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, but are not intended as a limitation of the disclosure. In the drawings, identical or nearly identical components that are illustrated in various figures may be represented by like numerals. For purposes of clarity, not every component may be labeled in every drawing. In the figure:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary modular data center of an embodiment of the present disclosure in a closed configuration;

FIG. 2 is a front view of an exemplary modular data center of an embodiment of the present disclosure in a closed configuration;

FIG. 3 is a rear view of an exemplary modular data center of an embodiment of the present disclosure in a closed configuration;

FIG. 4 is a right side view of an exemplary modular data center of an embodiment of the present disclosure in a closed configuration;

FIG. 5 is a left side view of an exemplary modular data center of an embodiment of the present disclosure in a closed configuration;

FIG. 6 is a top view of an exemplary modular data center of an embodiment of the present disclosure in a closed configuration;

FIG. 7 is a bottom view of an exemplary modular data center of an embodiment of the present disclosure from a closed configuration;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an exemplary modular data center of an embodiment of the present disclosure in an open configuration;

FIG. 9 is a front view of an exemplary modular data center of an embodiment of the present disclosure in an open configuration;

FIG. 10 is a rear view of an exemplary modular data center of an embodiment of the present disclosure in an open configuration;

FIG. 11 is a right side view of an exemplary modular data center of an embodiment of the present disclosure in an open configuration;

FIG. 12 is a left side view of an exemplary modular data center of an embodiment of the present disclosure in an open configuration;

FIG. 13 is a top view of an exemplary modular data center of an embodiment of the present disclosure in an open configuration;

FIG. 14 is a bottom view of an exemplary modular data center of an embodiment of the present disclosure in an open configuration;

FIG. 15 is an exploded view of an exemplary modular data center of an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 16 is an isometric view of an exemplary modular data center of an embodiment of the present disclosure in an open configuration;

FIG. 17 is a close-up view of a portion of a base electrical module of an exemplary modular data center according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

fig. 18 is an exploded view of an exemplary modular data center according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

Detailed Description

The disclosure is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The principles set forth in this disclosure are capable of being provided in other embodiments and of being practiced or of being carried out in various ways. Also, the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. The use of "including," "comprising," "having," "containing," or "involving," and variations thereof herein, is meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items.

The integrated equipment racks may be used in edge-applied microdata centers that are typically deployed in cabinets or other locations where there is insufficient cooling source. These applications use racks that are sealed from the surrounding ambient air to achieve physical safety and environmental protection. Equipment racks require highly diverse requirements including, but not limited to, environmental, maintainability, safety, and management.

As used herein, "housing" and "rack" are used to describe devices designed to support electronic equipment.

The present disclosure relates to a modular data center including a base electrical module configured to be wall-mounted. The base electrical module includes a compartment into which a power cord enters and is connected to a terminal block that is connected to a maintenance bypass switch. The base electrical module also includes a fan compartment and the ability to route network cables through an optional patch panel.

The modular data center also includes a detachable first frame hinged to one end of the base electrical module, such as the left edge of the base electrical module, and a separate second frame for IT equipment attached to the hinged first rack frame. The modular data center also includes a door or cover that is connected to the base electrical module (e.g., the right edge of the base electrical module) by a hinge, but the door or cover may also be removably attached with hardware such as bolts, clips, or other forms of fasteners.

The base electrical module of the modular data center of embodiments of the present disclosure solves problems associated with existing base module concepts, including: 1) Current wall-mounted IT racks are extremely difficult to install due to their size and weight, as current wall-mounted IT racks typically contain a large metal box; and 2) current wall-mounted IT racks are very complex to configure due to the typically required set of components, as they do not include integrated power terminals/connections, maintenance bypass switches, filter fan compartments, and removable rack frames.

The modular data center 100 of the embodiments of the present disclosure solves these problems by separating and dividing the overall structure into three core modules with integrated technical components. In particular, the modular data center 100 includes a base electrical module 200 that includes a metal box with integrated power connection terminals 270, input and output connectors 275, maintenance bypass switches 205, and fan modules 220. The power connection terminals 270 are shown in fig. 17 in a close-up view of a portion of the base electrical module, with the cover 215 generally covering the power connection terminals 270 shown removed. In one embodiment, the base electrical module 200 is mounted to the wall by one or more clamping plates 225, which creates a small space, e.g., one quarter to one half inch, between the back side of the base electrical module 200 and the wall.

The base electrical module 200 is configured to provide control and power to the IT devices mounted on the IT device rack 415, with the base electrical module 200 external to the IT device rack 415. The base electrical module 200 may include various components including, but not limited to, a PDU, an additional PDU, one or more hard-wired connections, receptacles or features for subsequent modules to be attached, one or more power distribution unit connections, a UPS, a management and security module, and a user interface coupled to the management and security module.

Modular data center 100 also includes removable IT frame structures 300, 400 and enclosure 500. As shown and described below, there is a smaller first IT frame structure 300 secured to the base module 200 and a larger second IT frame structure 400 supported by the smaller first IT frame structure 300. The first IT framework structure 300 is configured to support a UPS310 (shown in the exploded view of fig. 14) to provide emergency power. The first IT frame structure 300 includes a UPS rack 315, the UPS rack 315 including mounting features such as holes or slots that enable the UPS310 to be attached. The UPS rack 315 may be formed integrally with the first IT frame structure 300 or may be a separate element secured to the first IT frame structure with fasteners (e.g., nuts, bolts, screws, or other fasteners known in the art).

The second IT framework structure 400 is configured to support IT equipment 410, e.g., one or more servers (shown in the exploded view of fig. 14) that receive power from the base electrical module 200. The second IT frame structure 400 includes an IT rack 415, which IT rack 415 includes mounting features, such as holes or slots, that enable IT devices 410 to be attached. The IT rack 415 may be formed integrally with the second IT frame structure 400 or as a separate element secured to the second IT frame structure with fasteners (e.g., nuts, bolts, screws, or other fasteners known in the art). In one embodiment, the second IT framework structure 400 may include one or more Power Distribution Units (PDUs) 405 to provide a power connection to the IT devices 410.

In one embodiment, the base electrical module 200 of the modular data center includes several conduit openings, such as three conduit openings 230, 235, 240, disposed, for example, in the upper right hand corner of the base electrical module 200, one (230) for power and two (235, 240) for network cables. The power connection enters a compartment in the base electrical module 200 in which the terminal block 270, the bypass switch 205, two sockets 275 for the input and output power of the UPS310, and the power connection 280 for the fan module 220 are located (see fig. 17). The base electrical module 200 also accommodates a hinge 245 for a detachable frame structure on the left edge of the base electrical module 200. The fan module 220 is disposed at the right side of the base electrical module 200, and includes a hinge 250 on the right edge of the base electrical module 200 to connect the cover 500. It should be appreciated that in various embodiments, each of the hinges 245, 250 may be implemented as any type of hinge, such as a barrel hinge, lift-off hinge, angle hinge, continuous or piano hinge, or leaf hinge, to name a few.

In some embodiments, the base electrical module 200 further includes a temperature and/or humidity sensor 260 mounted to an inner wall thereof. In some embodiments, temperature and/or humidity sensor 260 may also include additional features and functionality, such as a security system, camera, internet gateway, etc. The temperature and/or humidity sensor 260 may be, for example, netBotz available from Schneider electric ^TM One of the rack sensor/monitor modules.

The first frame 300 is sized to fit a 1U lithium ion UPS310 and has four clamping plates or clips 305 designed to hold the second frame structure 400, e.g., the second frame structure is sized to fit a 6U rack space.

Fig. 1-7 are perspective, front, rear, right, left, top, and bottom views, respectively, of an exemplary modular data center 100 of an embodiment of the present disclosure in a closed configuration. As shown, when fully assembled, the modular data center 100 achieves a compact design. As previously described, the modular data center includes the base electrical module 200 with the UPS bypass switch 205, the power connection terminals 270 coupled to the bypass switch 205, and the UPS power connectors 275 (see fig. 17).

The modular data center 100 also includes a UPS310 housed by a first IT frame structure 300 coupled to the base electrical module 200 and one or more IT devices 410 housed by a second IT frame structure 400, the second IT frame structure 400 coupled to the base electrical module 200 via the first IT frame structure 300. In one embodiment, the UPS310 includes an alternating current ("AC") backup power source and a battery, or a reliable direct current ("DC") power source for applications requiring direct current.

In some embodiments, the UPS310 may be connected, disconnected, or replaced by one skilled in the art of managing IT devices. Such a UPS310 may be easily configured and integrated in a domestic or international facility. UPS310 can be configured with components manufactured by various entities of partner module integration sites. When the UPS310 is paired with a base electrical module 200 having a service bypass function, the UPS310 may be serviced, upgraded, and/or replaced without disrupting the service of the IT device 410.

In some embodiments, the UPS310 may be used to control power within the modular data center 100 and monitor certain aspects of the modular data center 100, including providing power readings and/or outlet switches (outlet switching). In one embodiment, the information may be transmitted to the operator via a network integrated into the display, which may also serve as a management controller.

Fig. 8-14 are perspective, front, rear, right, left, top and bottom views, respectively, of the modular data center 100 with the cover 500 in an open position. As shown, the first IT frame structure 200 and the second IT frame structure 300 are configured to achieve a nested position adjacent to the base electrical module 200. The base electrical module 200 is also shown with a fan module compartment 255 that houses the fan module 220 to cool the electronic components within the IT frame structure 200, 300. The cover 500 includes an opening 505 with fan guards to allow airflow through the modular data center 100 and past the UPS310 and the IT equipment 410 when the cover 500 is in the closed position. The cover 500 may include a seal around the peripheral edge to seal the cover 500 when in the closed position shown in fig. 1-7. As previously described, the first IT frame structure 300 is configured to support the UPS310 to provide emergency power to the IT devices 410 supported by the second IT frame structure 400. In addition, the second IT frame structure 400 may include one or more PDUs 405 to provide a power connection to IT device 410.

Fig. 8, 9, 13, and 14 illustrate a first IT frame structure 300 configured to house a UPS310, the UPS310 receiving power from a UPS power connector 275 associated with the base electrical module 200, and a second IT frame structure 400 configured to house an IT device 410, the IT device 410 receiving power from the base electrical module 200. As shown, the base electrical module 200 is located outside of an IT equipment rack 415 supported by the second IT frame structure 400.

The IT device rack 415 may be configured to receive one or more pieces of IT device 410, such as servers. The IT device rack 415 may be configured to implement a variable U spatial distance, such as 4-6U. In one embodiment, the IT equipment rack 415 may be configured as a 19 inch rack with 21 inch rails. When the IT device 410 is received by the IT device rack 415, the IT device 410 may be accessed from both the front and back of the IT device rack 415 when the IT frame structure 400 is in ITs open position relative to the base electrical module 200. The IT device 410 may also be accessed from the top and/or bottom of the IT device rack 415.

Fig. 8, 9 and 13 illustrate the first and second IT frame structures 300 and 400 and the cover 500 in a fully open position. As shown, the base electrical module 200 includes a fan compartment 255 that receives the fan module 220. The fan module 220 is configured to cool the UPS310 and the IT equipment 410 housed by the first and second IT frame structures 300 and 400, respectively.

Fig. 9 shows the position of bypass switch 205 within base electrical module 200.

In some embodiments, patch panel 265 with CAT 5 cables (shown in the exploded view of fig. 14, with the cables omitted for clarity) may be integrated into base electrical module 200 of modular data center 100. As shown in fig. 16, patch panel 265 may be disposed within compartment 265A (as shown in fig. 15) when modular data center 100 is assembled.

In some embodiments, the internet gateway device may be integrated into the base electrical module 200 of the modular data center 100, for example, as part of the temperature and/or humidity sensor 260 as described above, or as a separate module.

In some embodiments, the PDU405 (or PDUs 405) may be disposed in the base electrical module 200 and/or the first IT frame structure 300.

In some embodiments, the base electrical module 200 may include a visual indicator 210 of the status of the modular data center (see, e.g., fig. 3). For example, a set of LEDs (green, amber, and red LEDs) may be provided on the rear of the base electrical module 200 to reflect the walls on which the modular data center 100 is mounted, to provide an indication to the operator of the status of the modular data center, where green represents an operational status, amber represents a warning status, and red represents an alarm or alert status.

In some embodiments, the IT devices and modules described herein are components that may be configured to be hot swapped.

It should be appreciated that modular data center 100 may be provided in a variety of shapes and sizes and configured to support different power supply configurations. For example, in an alternative embodiment shown in FIG. 18, the first IT frame structure 300 and the second IT frame structure 400 are combined into a single frame structure. In fig. 15 and 18, for clarity of illustration, the UPS310 and the IT device module 410 are shown removed from their positions that would otherwise be occupied in the respective frames 300 and 400.

Aspects and functions in accordance with the present embodiments may be implemented as dedicated hardware or software executing in one or more computer systems that may include a computer system including a processor, memory, bus, interface, and storage. The processor may execute a series of instructions to produce manipulated data. The processor may be a commercially available processor, multiprocessor, microprocessor or controller, as many other processors and controllers are available. The processor may be connected to other system elements, including one or more memory devices, by a bus.

The memory may be used to store programs and data during operation of the computer system. Thus, the memory may be a relatively high performance volatile random access memory, such as Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) or static memory (SRAM). However, the memory may include any device for storing data, such as a disk drive or other non-volatile, non-transitory storage device. Memory may be organized into specific and, in some cases, unique structures according to various embodiments of the present disclosure to perform the aspects and functions disclosed herein.

The components of the computer system may be coupled by interconnecting elements such as buses, which may include one or more physical buses, e.g., buses between components integrated within the same machine, but may include any communication coupling between system elements, including special-purpose or standard computing bus techniques, such as IDE, SCSI, PCI and InfiniBand. Thus, the bus enables communication of, for example, data and instructions to be exchanged between system components of the computer system.

The computer system may also include one or more interface devices, such as input devices, output devices, and combined input/output devices. The interface device may receive input or provide output. More specifically, the output device may present information for external presentation. The interface device may include, for example, one or more graphical user interfaces that may be disposed near or separate from other components of the computer system. The graphical user interface of the computer system may be displayed, for example, by a web browser accessing information from memory. The input device may accept information from an external source. Examples of interface devices include keyboards, mouse devices, trackballs, microphones, touch screens, printing devices, display screens, speakers, network interface cards, and the like. The interface devices allow the computer system to exchange information and communications with external entities (e.g., users and other systems).

The storage system may include a computer readable and writable, non-volatile, non-transitory storage medium having stored therein instructions defining a program to be executed by the processor. A program executed by a processor may cause the processor or computer system to perform any one or more embodiments of the methods disclosed herein. The storage system may further include information recorded on or in the medium, and the information may be processed by the program. More specifically, the information may be stored in one or more data structures that are specifically configured to save storage space or to improve data exchange performance. The instructions may be stored persistently as encoded signals and the instructions may cause a processor to perform any of the functions described herein. For example, the medium may be an optical disk, a magnetic disk, a flash memory, or the like. In operation, the processor or some other controller may cause data to be read from the non-volatile recording medium to another memory, such as a memory that allows the processor to access information to it faster than to the storage medium contained in the storage system. The memory may be located in the storage system or in the memory, however, the processor may manipulate the data within the memory and then may copy the data to media associated with the storage system after processing is complete. The various components may manage data movement between the medium and the integrated circuit memory elements, and the presently described embodiments are not limited to such. Furthermore, embodiments are not limited to a particular memory system or data storage system. Portions of the memory or storage system may be included in the same computer system as other components of the computer system, or may reside in a cloud-based system accessible via the internet or other communication system or protocol.

Although the computer system is described by way of example as one type of computer system on which the various aspects and functions according to the present embodiments may be practiced, any aspect of the presently disclosed embodiments is not limited to being implemented on a computer system. Various aspects and functions of embodiments according to the present disclosure may be implemented on one or more computers having different architectures or components. For example, a computer system may include specially programmed, special purpose hardware, such as an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) tailored to perform the specific operations disclosed herein. Yet another embodiment may use multiple general purpose computing devices running MAC OS System X with a motorola PowerPC processor and multiple special purpose computing devices running proprietary hardware and operating systems to perform the same functions.

The computer system may be a computer system that includes an operating system that manages at least a portion of the hardware elements included in the computer system. Typically, a processor or controller (e.g., a processor) executes a commercial operating system. Many types of operating systems may be used, and embodiments are not limited to any particular implementation.

The processor and operating system together define a computer platform for which high-level programming language applications can be written. These component applications may be executable intermediaries, such as C-, bytecodes, or interpreted code, that communicate over a communication network (e.g., the internet) using a communication protocol (e.g., TCP/IP). Similarly, aspects according to embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented using an object-oriented programming language, such as Net, smallTalk, java, C ++, ADA, or C# (C-Sharp). Other object-oriented programming languages may also be used. Alternatively, a functional language, scripting language, or logical programming language may be used.

Additionally, aspects and functionality according to embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented in a non-programming environment, such as documents created in HTML, XML, or other formats, which when viewed in a window of a browser program, present aspects of a graphical user interface or perform other functions. Furthermore, various embodiments in accordance with the present disclosure may be implemented as programmed or non-programmed elements, or any combination thereof. For example, a web page may be implemented using HTML, while data objects called from within the web page may be written in c++. Accordingly, embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to a particular programming language, and any suitable programming language may be used.

The computer system included in an embodiment may perform additional functions beyond the scope of the embodiments of the present disclosure. For example, aspects of the system may be implemented using existing commercial products, such as Database management systems, such as SQL Server available from Microsoft corporation of Seattle, washington, oracle Database from Oracle of Redwood Shores of California, and MySQL from Oracle's subsidiary MySQL AB, or integrated software, such as IBM's Web Sphere middleware from Armonk, N.Y. However, a computer system running, for example, SQL Server may be able to support both aspects of embodiments according to the present disclosure and databases for various applications.

It is to be understood that the examples of methods, systems, and apparatus discussed herein are not limited in application to the details of construction and the arrangement of components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The methods, systems, and apparatus are capable of being implemented in other examples and of being practiced or of being carried out in various ways. The examples of specific embodiments provided herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be limiting. Examples disclosed herein may be combined with other examples in any manner consistent with at least one of the principles disclosed herein, and references to "examples," "some examples," "alternative examples," "various examples," "one example," etc. are not necessarily mutually exclusive, but are intended to indicate that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described may be included in at least one example. The appearances of such terms herein are not necessarily all referring to the same example. Also, the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. The use of "including," "comprising," "having," "containing," "involving," and variations thereof herein, is meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items. Reference to "or" may be construed as inclusive such that any term described using "or" may indicate any one of the singular, plural, and all described terms. Any references to front and back, left and right, top and bottom, up and down, and vertical and horizontal are for convenience of description and are not intended to limit the present systems and methods or components thereof to any one positional or spatial orientation.

Thus, having described several aspects of at least one embodiment of this disclosure, it is to be appreciated various alterations, modifications, and improvements will readily occur to those skilled in the art. Such alterations, modifications, and improvements are intended to be part of this disclosure, and are intended to be within the spirit and scope of the disclosure. Accordingly, the foregoing description and drawings are by way of example only.

Claims (27)

1. A modular data center, comprising:

a base electrical module including an uninterruptible power supply ("UPS") bypass switch and a UPS power connector;

a first frame coupled to the base electrical module and configured to receive a UPS that receives power from the UPS power connector; and

a second frame coupled to the base electrical module and configured to house IT equipment that receives power from the base electrical module, the base electrical module being external to the second frame.

2. The modular data center of claim 1, wherein the base electrical module further comprises a power connection terminal coupled to the bypass switch.

3. The modular data center of claim 1, further comprising a UPS rack included in the first frame, the UPS rack configured to mount the UPS thereto.

4. The modular data center of claim 1, further comprising a UPS rack coupled to the first frame.

5. The modular data center of claim 1, further comprising an IT device rack included in the second frame and configured for mounting the IT devices thereto.

6. The modular data center of claim 1, further comprising an IT equipment rack coupled to the second frame.

7. The modular data center of claim 1, wherein the base electrical module further comprises a fan module configured to direct air through the IT equipment rack.

8. The modular data center of claim 1, further comprising:

a fan module included in the base electrical module and configured to direct air through the second frame; and

a housing coupled to the fan module by a hinge, the housing surrounding the base electrical module, the first frame, and the second frame when the housing is in a closed position.

9. The modular data center of claim 1, wherein the base electrical module is configured to be mounted to a wall.

10. The modular data center of claim 1, wherein the first frame is coupled to the base electrical module by a hinge.

11. The modular data center of claim 1, wherein the second frame is indirectly coupled to the base electrical module.

12. The modular data center of claim 1, further comprising a UPS rack included in the first frame and an IT equipment rack included in the second frame.

13. The modular data center of claim 1, wherein the second frame is detachably supported by the first frame.

14. The modular data center of claim 1, wherein the second frame is removably clamped to the first frame.

15. The modular data center of claim 1, further comprising a housing detachably coupled to the base electrical module, the housing enclosing the base electrical module, the first frame, and the second frame when the housing is coupled to the base electrical module.

16. The modular data center of claim 1, further comprising a housing coupled to the base electrical module by a hinge, the housing enclosing the base electrical module, the first frame, and the second frame when the housing is in a closed position.

17. The modular data center of claim 1, further comprising a power distribution unit having a plurality of outlets mounted on the second frame and configured to provide power from the base electrical module to the IT devices.

18. The modular data center of claim 1, wherein the base electrical module further comprises a patch panel.

19. The modular data center of claim 1, wherein the base electrical module further comprises an internet gateway device.

20. The modular data center of claim 1, further comprising a power distribution unit having a plurality of receptacles mounted on the first frame.

21. The modular data center of claim 1, wherein the base electrical module further comprises a visual indicator of a status of the modular data center.

22. The modular data center of claim 1, further comprising at least one backup UPS.

23. The modular data center of claim 1, further comprising at least one server.

24. A method of assembling and installing a modular data center, the method comprising:

mounting a base electrical module on a wall, the base electrical module including an uninterruptible power supply ("UPS") bypass switch and a UPS power connector;

hingedly connecting a first frame to the base electrical module, the first frame configured to receive a UPS that receives power from the UPS power connector; and

a second frame is connected to the first frame, the second frame configured to house IT equipment that receives power from the base electrical module, the base electrical module being external to an IT equipment rack.

25. The method of claim 24, further comprising securing a power distribution unit to the second frame.

26. The method of claim 24, further comprising securing a backup UPS module to the first frame.

27. The method of claim 24, further comprising securing a cover to the base electrical module.