JP2000334059A - Multifunctional server container - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a multifunctional server container that receives mountable equipment including a server and peripheral equipment including UPS, taking such server receiving environments as space, energy, heat generation and security into consideration. SOLUTION: A multifunctional server container is provided with a fire- extinguisher 7, in addition to a frame part 1 that receives such mountable equipment as a server, and an electric power supply 2 that supplies electric power to a mounted instrument 9. It also comprises a shutter or a blind 61, a damper 62 that opens and closes the shutter or the blind 61, a ventilating fan 53, and an FA cooler 51. It can be operated according to fan ventilating mode and FA cooler mode.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a multi-function server storage device, and more particularly to a multi-function server storage device for storing equipment such as servers and peripheral related equipment to create a small facility space. About.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art The current computer market is LAN, W,
Clients / servers centered on AN networks
By decentralizing the system (C / S system), low-cost and high-performance functions have been realized. However, adverse effects due to such decentralization have begun to appear, and the installation environment of the C / S system is gradually deteriorating.

[0003] That is, (1) the necessity of adding a server by using one terminal per person, (2) the necessity of adding a disk array or the like by increasing the capacity of image data and the like, and (3) the advanced processing. There are problems such as the necessity of adding servers due to the increase in the number of devices, and (4) the increase in the size of the equipment and high heat generation due to the arrival of the ATM era. However, the conventional 19-inch rack cannot cope with these problems.

[0004] For this reason, a failure has occurred due to an abnormal temperature due to an increase in the density of the storage devices. That is, the WWW server is operated for 24 hours, the loading capacity of the 19-inch rack has reached the limit, the ability to cope with heat generation has reached the limit, the air conditioning stoppage time in the office and the air conditioning capacity shortage period in summer. Temperature rise will be severe, etc.
The system is down or the life is shortened. In addition, obstacles due to dust cannot be ignored.

[0005] Furthermore, although the C / S system is becoming smaller and more decentralized, the equipment environment is compatible with large general-purpose machines, is not compatible with security, and has a small UPS.
Due to the installation of a plurality of backup power supplies at the time of a power outage, the number of man-hours for management increases and the maintenance cost increases.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve these problems.
Stores peripheral equipment such as S and saves space.
An object of the present invention is to provide a multifunctional server storage device that takes into consideration server storage environments such as labor saving measures, heat generation measures, security measures, and the like.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a multifunctional server storage device including a frame unit for storing a mounted device such as a server and a power supply unit for distributing power to the mounted device. It is a multifunctional server storage device provided.

Further, the present invention provides a shutter or a blind, and a damper for opening and closing the shutter or the blind.
It is a multifunctional server storage device comprising:

Further, the present invention is a multifunctional server storage device having a ventilation fan and an FA cooler, and having a fan operation mode and an FA cooler mode.

Further, the present invention is the multifunctional server storage device, wherein the fire extinguishing gas in the fire extinguisher is a mixed gas of nitrogen and argon.

Further, the present invention is a multifunctional server storage device provided with a smoke detector for detecting smoke or ignition.

The present invention is a multifunctional server storage device having a remote monitoring interface.

[0013]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be described. One embodiment of the multifunctional server storage device of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is an overall explanatory diagram of a multifunctional server storage device according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of the connection in the multifunctional server storage device of the embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a movable storage body in the multifunctional server storage device of the embodiment.

An embodiment will be described. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the multifunctional server storage device of the present embodiment includes a frame unit 1, a power supply unit 2, an environment monitoring control unit 3, a network-compatible environment monitoring device 4, and a cooling and ventilation mechanism 5. , An open / close member 61, a damper 62, and a fire extinguisher 7, and house the on-board equipment 9 such as a server. The operation modes in the multifunctional server storage device of the present embodiment include a complete stop mode, a fan operation mode, and an FA cooler mode. In the complete stop mode, the mounted device 9, the FA cooler 51, and the ventilation fan 53 stop. In the fan operation mode, the on-board device 9 and the ventilation fan 53 are operating,
FA cooler 51 stops. In the FA cooler mode, the on-board device 9 and the FA cooler 51 are operating, and the ventilation fan 53 does not operate or performs a weak operation. The installation locations of the multifunctional server storage device of the present embodiment are an electronic computer room and a general office room similar thereto.

As shown in FIG. 3, the frame section 1 has a movable storage body 11 which is movable while housing the mounted equipment 9 such as a tower type server 91 and a rack mount server 92, and a fixed housing which houses the movable storage body 11. It comprises a frame body 12, houses the mounted device 9 three-dimensionally at high density, protects it from the outside, and includes the power supply unit 2 and signal lines connected to the outside. The movable storage body 11 includes an inner frame, a shelf, and the like, stores the mounted device 9, and has a power distribution member such as an outlet. The fixed frame body 12 includes a frame frame,
It is composed of a door, a side panel plate, and the like, and further includes a track rail 13, a cable extension arm, and the like. The movable storage body 11 is taken out of the fixed frame body 12 accommodated by the track rail 13 and can be moved forward, and the internal mounting device 9 can operate even at the position where the movable storage body 11 is taken out by the cable extension arm. . The door has an electric lock 14. The cable extension arm has a structure in which a power cable and a signal cable can be separated and wired.

The power supply unit 2 includes a distribution board 21 and an outlet 22.
And the like, and supplies power to the mounted device 9 and the like, and also includes a UPS (emergency power supply) 23. The UPS 23 is provided with a power outage and
Perform momentary power outage compensation.

The environmental monitoring control unit 3 includes a temperature sensor 3
1 and a monitoring member such as a smoke detector 32, a control device 33 for controlling various devices, and a display panel 34.
It monitors the temperature state inside the storage device, the occurrence of smoke or fire, the mounted equipment 9, etc., and controls the operation of peripheral equipment. As the environment monitoring control unit 3, a PLC (programmable logic controller) 33 is used. Fail-safe control (control method considering failure)
Is preferably performed. The detection of the state inside the storage device includes abnormalities of the FA cooler, failure of the ventilation fan 53, open / close state of the door, opening of the side plate, opening of the electric lock, humidity, open / close state of the damper 62, failure of the UPS 23, and the like.

When the network-compatible environment monitoring device 4 is used, a data log of the temperature and humidity of the storage space, a notification of the occurrence of smoke or fire, a contact signal of the environment monitoring and control unit 3 and the like are connected to the network, and the external device is connected to the network. Can be sent to

The cooling and ventilating mechanism 5 includes an FA cooler 51 for cooling the inside of the storage device, a drainless unit 52 for draining drain water from the FA cooler 51, and a ventilation fan for discharging air inside the storage device and taking in external air. 53, etc., and cooling or ventilation of the storage space is performed by threshold value control, and countermeasures against heat generation of the mounted equipment 9 and the like are performed. As the FA cooler 51, an industrial cooler mainly for a space in a cabinet such as a switchboard can be used.

The open / close member 61 is a shutter or a blind, and when opened or closed, the inside of the storage device is opened or closed to the outside. The damper 62 performs an operation of opening or closing the open / close member 61. By this operation, the inside of the storage device can be opened or closed with respect to the outside.

The fire extinguisher 7 extinguishes smoke or fire inside the storage device. A fire extinguishing gas consisting of a mixture of nitrogen and argon is used and is operated by a solenoid valve. Since gas is used, there are few defective parts after the fire is extinguished, and only the defective parts need to be replaced, so that damage can be minimized.

An example of the operation of the multifunctional server storage device of the present embodiment at the time of smoking or firing will be described. When a fire occurs in the fan operation mode, the smoke detector 32
When the smoke is detected inside the storage device, the reset circuit resets the smoke detector 32. When a fire occurs, the smoke detector 32 operates again. In case of malfunction, 2
It does not work the second time. If the smoke detector 32 is operating even after a predetermined time has elapsed by the timer management, a fire has occurred, and the environmental monitoring control unit 3 is notified. When receiving the notice of smoke detection, the environment monitoring control unit 3 outputs a ventilation fan stop signal, a shutter closing signal, and a fire extinguishing start signal. The ventilation fan 53 stops upon receiving the ventilation fan stop signal. The damper 62 operates to close the shutter or the blind 61 in response to a shutter closing signal. After a lapse of a predetermined time by the timer management, it is confirmed that the operation of the various devices is stopped, and it is checked whether or not there is a failure. Then, fire extinguishing work is performed.

When a fire occurs in the FA cooler mode, the smoke detector 32 operates. The reset circuit causes the smoke detector 32 to reset. The smoke detector 32 operates again. Even if the timer counts a predetermined time, when the smoke detector 32 is operating, it notifies the environmental monitoring control unit 3. Upon receiving the smoke detection notification, the environment monitoring control unit 3 outputs an FA cooler stop signal, a ventilation fan stop confirmation signal, a shutter closing confirmation signal, and a fire extinguishing start signal. FA cooler is F
It stops when it receives the A cooler stop signal. Ventilation fan 53
Receives the ventilation fan stop confirmation signal, confirms that it is stopped, and if not stopped, stops. Damper 62
Receives the shutter closing confirmation signal, confirms whether the shutter or the blind 61 is closed, and operates to close it when it is open. After a lapse of a predetermined time by the timer management, it is confirmed that the operation of the various devices is stopped, and it is checked whether or not there is a failure. Then, a fire extinguishing operation is performed using a fire extinguishing gas.

An example of a fire extinguishing operation in the multifunctional server storage device of this embodiment will be described. When in the fan operation mode or the FA cooler mode, the fire extinguisher 7 receives the fire extinguishing start signal, activates the solenoid valve, and discharges the fire extinguishing gas. Since the shutter or the blind is closed inside the storage device, and the FA cooler and the ventilation fan are stopped, the fire can be efficiently extinguished. It is preferable that the power supply to the on-board equipment 9 and peripheral related equipment during the fire extinguishing work be stopped or minimized. When various devices are out of order, the fact is notified to an external monitoring center or the like via the network-compatible environment monitoring device 4.

The multifunctional server storage device according to the present embodiment is LA
By installing a device that enables N connection, it can be added to the target of network monitoring. Using SNMP (protocol for end-to-end communication),
It can be positioned as an agent (a function of monitoring a device that does not implement SNMP). The door having the electric lock 14 is provided with a signal line connected to the environment monitoring and control unit 3 so that the door can be unlocked and locked by remote control.
Further, the door is provided with a limit switch, and is provided with a signal line connected to the environment monitoring and control unit 3 so as to detect opening and closing of the door. By mounting the panel section with screws from the inside, unauthorized use by an outsider can be prevented. The fixed frame body 12 is provided with a bolt hole having a structure that can be fixed to the slab and the back surface with anchor bolts, and can have an earthquake-resistant structure. In addition, on-board equipment 9
Can be prevented from falling in the event of an earthquake or the like by fixing it to the shelf with a gel-nicked seismic bracket.

As peripheral related equipment, a KVM unit (a device integrating a keyboard, video and mouse for a server) 81, a KVM switch 82 and a KVM switch cable (a signal between a keyboard, a video, a mouse and a server are collectively collected) (A device for switching between one set and N sets). It is equipped with a TFT (multicolor contrast liquid crystal type) monitor and has a VESA VGA (640 × 48
0), which is used at the time of maintenance work of the mounted device 9 and the like.

[0027]

According to the present invention, in addition to storing on-board equipment such as a server and peripheral equipment such as a UPS, multi-functions taking into consideration a server storage environment such as space and labor saving measures, heat generation measures, security measures, etc. A server storage device can be obtained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall explanatory diagram of a multifunctional server storage device according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of connection in the multifunctional server storage device of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a movable storage body in the multifunctional server storage device of the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Frame part 11 Movable storage body 12 Fixed frame body 13 Track rail 14 Electric lock 2 Power supply part 21 Distribution board 22 Outlet 23 UPS 3 Environmental monitoring and control unit 31 Temperature sensor 32 Smoke detector 33 Control device 34 Display part 4 Network compatible environment Monitoring device 5 Cooling and ventilation mechanism 51 FA cooler 52 Drainless unit 53 Ventilation fan 61 Open sealing member 62 Damper 7 Fire extinguisher 81 KVM unit 82 KVM switch 9 Mounted equipment 91 Tower-type server 92 Rack-mount server

Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Kazuo Aoki 504-2 Shinanomachi, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture Inside Hitachi Electronics Service Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Takio Akita 504-2 Shinanomachi, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Hitachi, Ltd. Inside the company (72) Inventor Toru Nakamura 504-2 Shinanomachi, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture Within Hitachi Electronics Service Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Reika Yamagishi 504-2 Shinanocho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Hitachi Electron Service Co., Ltd. F-term (reference) 5G405 AA01 AB02 CA26 FA21

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A multi-function server storage device comprising: a frame unit for storing a mounted device such as a server; and a power supply unit for distributing power to the mounted device, wherein the multi-function server storage device comprises a fire extinguisher. Server storage device. 2. The multifunctional server storage device according to claim 1, further comprising a shutter or a blind, and a damper for opening and closing the shutter or the blind. 3. The multifunctional server storage device according to claim 1, further comprising a ventilation fan and an FA cooler, and having a fan operation mode and an FA cooler mode. . 4. The multifunctional server storage device according to claim 1, wherein the fire extinguishing gas in the fire extinguisher is a mixed gas of nitrogen and argon. apparatus. 5. The multifunctional server storage device according to claim 1, further comprising a smoke monitoring member for detecting smoke or ignition. 6. The multi-function server storage device according to claim 1, further comprising a remote monitoring interface.