JP2001060772A - Multi-function server accommodation device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily carry out maintenance work by equipping a movement type base for moving an accommodation device outside the bottom surface of the accommodation device. SOLUTION: In the multi-function server accommodation device that can be moved forward, a movement type base 2 is provided outside the bottom surface of the accommodation device, and a removable extension rail is used. Therefore, for example when the multi-function server accommodation device is moved forward for maintaining loading equipment 9, maintenance space is secured at a rear part, and a working personnel opens a door 3b for maintenance on a back surface for easily carrying out work for the rear-surface panel of the loading equipment 9 being installed in the multi-function server accommodation device, the inner part of the multi-function server accommodation device, or the like. Also, a movement type cable duct or the like is provided, thus operating the loading equipment 9 also on maintenance work after movement.

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 peripheral equipment such as a server / desk array and a USP to generate a small-scale 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. However, 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 the generation of heat 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, and the ability to cope with heat generation has reached the limit, the air-conditioning suspension 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 miniaturization and decentralization are progressing due to the adoption of a C / S system, security is not supported.
The installation of a plurality of small UPSs (backup power supplies at the time of a power outage) increases the number of man-hours for management and increases the maintenance cost.

Conventionally, a multi-stage storage and mounting device for a computer system has been proposed, which comprises a storage case having a closed side and a frame provided with casters and rollers on the bottom surface. The frame can be freely inserted into and removed from the storage case. It has been proposed that maintenance work be easily performed (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. Hei 7-307586). However, maintenance work cannot be performed unless the frame is completely removed from the storage case.
Further, since two members, a storage case and a frame, are required, the cost is increased.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve these problems.
Stores peripheral equipment such as S and saves space.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a multifunctional server storage device which considers server storage environment such as labor saving measures, heat generation measures, security measures, and facilitates maintenance work.

[0008]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a multifunctional server storage apparatus including a storage housing section including a housing for storing mounted equipment such as a server, and a power supply section for distributing power to the mounted equipment. The multifunctional server storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a movable base on the outside of the bottom surface of the storage device, which allows the storage device to move.

[0009] The present invention is also a multifunctional server storage device having a detachable extension rail.

The present invention is a multifunctional server storage device having a maintenance door on the front and back.

Further, the present invention is a multifunctional server storage device which can be customized according to mounted equipment.

Further, the present invention is a multifunctional server storage device in which the width, depth and height of a housing, and the position of a shelf can be changed.

[0013] The present invention is a multifunctional server storage device in which the housing has a door made of a combination of door members of a plurality of sizes.

Further, the present invention is a multifunctional server storage device in which one of an intake port and an exhaust port is installed at an upper portion and the other is installed at a lower portion.

Further, the present invention is a multifunctional server storage device provided with a cooling device.

Further, the present invention is a multifunctional server storage device in which the cooling device is installed outside the storage device, and air flows through an opening of the housing.

Further, the present invention is a multifunctional server storage device having a fire protection structure and having a freely openable and closable damper.

Further, the present invention is a multifunctional server storage device having a soundproof structure in which an intake port is provided on a back surface.

The present invention is a multifunctional server storage device having a drip-proof structure provided with a drip-proof cover on the upper surface.

Further, according to the present invention, there is provided one intake port,
The multifunctional server storage device has a dustproof structure in which a filter and a filter case are provided at the intake port.

[0021]

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 at the time of maintenance work in the multifunctional server storage device of the embodiment.

An embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the multifunctional server storage device of the present embodiment includes a storage housing unit 11, a power supply unit 12, a movable base 2, a detachable extension rail 21, a cooling ventilation mechanism 6, And a drop cover 7 for accommodating a mounted device 9 such as a server. 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.

The storage housing section 11 is a housing having a shelf plate or the like inside, and as shown in FIG.
It consists of a side panel, a top plate, and a bottom plate.
The mounting equipment 9 such as a rack mount server is stored three-dimensionally at high density and protected from outside. The width, depth, and height of the housing 11 can be changed, respectively. In particular, the door 3 of the housing has a plurality of types of dimensions, for example, 400 mm in width and 500 m in width.
m, 600 mm, it is possible to combine the door members.
Since the width of the frame, the door 3, the side panel, the shelf, and the like are changed accordingly, customization suitable for the mounted device 9 is possible. Further, maintenance doors 3a and 3b are provided on the front surface and the rear surface.

The power supply unit 12 is composed of wiring devices such as a distribution board and an outlet, supplies power to the mounted device 9 and the like, and also has a UPS (emergency power supply). UPS is
Performs power outage and momentary power outage compensation for the environmental monitoring and control unit.
And it also has a signal line and the like connected to the outside.

The housing has an intake port 5a and an exhaust port 5b. The intake port 5a is provided at a lower portion, and the exhaust port 5b is provided at an upper portion. If one is installed on the upper side and the other is installed on the lower side, the flow of air in the storage device is diagonal, so that the entire storage device can be ventilated. Since the intake port 5a is installed on the back surface of the storage device, noise from the inside is output to the back surface, so that the storage device can be said to have a soundproof structure. In addition, intake port 5a
Is a dustproof structure provided with a filter and a filter case. Further, by providing the drip-proof cover 7 on the upper part of the housing, water droplets generated from the upper piping 71 and the like have a drip-proof structure with respect to the mounting device 9 and the exhaust fan 64.

A movable base 2 is provided outside the bottom surface of the storage device, and the multifunctional server storage device can be moved forward by using a detachable extension rail 21. Therefore, when the multifunctional server storage device is moved forward, for example, at the time of maintenance work on the mounted equipment 9, as shown in FIG.
By opening the maintenance door 3b on the back side, the worker can operate the back panel of the mounting device 9 installed in the multi-function server storage device, the back portion of the multi-function server storage device, and the like. It is possible to work easily. In addition, since the mobile device includes a movable cable duct and the like, the mounted device 9 can operate even during maintenance work after moving. After use, the detachable extension rail 21 can be detached and stored in an empty space or the like of the multifunctional server storage device, so that it does not become a hindrance in normal times. The door 3 has an electric lock. It is preferable that the movable cable duct has a structure in which a power cable and a signal cable can be separated and wired.

The environment monitoring and control unit includes monitoring members such as a temperature sensor and an abnormality detection sensor for detecting an abnormality of the panel cooler 63, control devices for controlling various devices, and a display panel. It monitors the state such as the temperature inside the apparatus, the mounted equipment 9 and the like, and controls the operation of peripheral equipment. A PLC (programmable logic controller) can be used as the environment monitoring control unit. It is preferable to perform a fail-safe control (a control method in consideration of a failure). Regarding the detection of the state inside the storage device, in addition to the temperature and the abnormality of the cooler 63 for the panel, the failure of the ventilation fan 62, the open / close state of the door 3, the opening of the electric lock, the humidity,
PS failure, smoke detection, air flow sensor,
A door sensor (front), a humidity sensor, a limit switch, and the like are provided. The operation modes in the multifunctional server storage device of the present embodiment include a complete stop mode, a fan operation mode, and a cooler operation mode. In the complete stop mode, the on-board device 9, the panel cooler 63, and the ventilation fan 62 stop. In the fan operation mode, the mounted equipment 9 and the ventilation fan 62 are operating, and the panel cooler 63 stops. In the cooler operation mode, the mounted equipment 9 and the panel cooler 63 are operating, and the ventilation fan 62 does not operate or performs a weak operation.

The network-compatible environment monitoring device can transmit a data log of the temperature and humidity inside the storage device, a contact signal of the environment monitoring control unit, and the like to the network and transmit the data log to the outside of the storage device.

The cooling / ventilation mechanism 6 includes a cooler 63 for cooling the inside of the storage device, a drainless unit for draining drain water from the cooler 63 for the board, and a ventilation for discharging air inside the storage device and taking in external air. It has a fan 62 and the like, cools or ventilates the storage space by threshold control, and takes measures against heat generation of the mounted equipment 9 and the like. The cooling / ventilation mechanism 6 is installed beside the housing, and attempts to flow air through an opening provided in the housing. The cooling ventilation mechanism 6
It is fixed to the floor and is left behind when the housing moves, as shown in FIG. As the panel cooler 63, an industrial cooler mainly for a space in a cabinet such as a switchboard can be used. For cooling ventilation,
It will be described later.

The open / close member 61 is an electric damper or the like, and when opened or closed, the inside of the storage device is opened or closed to the outside. Therefore, when it is in a closed state, it has a fire prevention structure against an external fire or the like.

An example of the cooling and ventilation method in the multifunctional server storage device of the present embodiment will be described. The temperature sensor measures the temperature inside the storage device. When the measured value is equal to or less than the threshold value t, the environment monitoring control unit outputs a shutter opening signal, a cooler stop signal, and a ventilation fan operation signal (ventilation fan mode). When the shutter opening signal is input, the electric damper 61 starts operating and is opened. The inside of the storage device is opened, and the circulation with the outside air becomes possible. The ventilation fan 62 operates upon input of a ventilation fan operation signal. The cooler 63 for a panel stops when a cooler stop signal is input. In this manner, the electric damper 61 is opened, and the ventilation fan 62 operates, so that warm air inside the storage device is exhausted to the outside, and cold air outside is taken in and used for cooling. You. Next, when the temperature inside the storage device is high and the measured value of the temperature sensor exceeds the threshold value t, the environment monitoring control unit outputs a shutter closing signal, a cooler operation signal, and a ventilation fan stop signal (cooler operation). mode). When the shutter-type closing signal is input, the electric damper 61 starts operating and is closed, and the interior of the storage device is closed. The panel cooler 63 operates when a cooler operation signal is input. When the ventilation fan stop signal is input, the ventilation fan 62 stops operating. Weak driving is also possible. In this way, since the panel cooler 63 operates while the electric damper 61 is closed, the internal air is not discharged to the outside, and is circulated only by the internal cooled air for efficient cooling. Can be.

The multifunctional server storage device of the present embodiment is an 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 doors 3a and 3b having electric locks are provided with signal lines connected to the environment monitoring and control unit so that the doors can be unlocked and locked by remote control. Further, the doors 3a and 3b are provided with limit switches, and are provided with signal lines connected to the environment monitoring and control unit to detect opening and closing of the doors. By mounting the panel section with screws from the inside, unauthorized use by an outsider can be prevented. The mounting device 9 can be prevented from dropping at the time of an earthquake or the like by being fixed to a shelf board with a seismic fitting.

As the peripheral related equipment, a KVM unit (a device integrating a keyboard, video and mouse for a server), a KVM switch and a KVM switch cable (a set of signals between a keyboard, a video, a mouse and a server are collectively set. (A device for switching with N pairs). TF
A T (multicolor contrast liquid crystal model) monitor is provided, and the analysis degree is VESA VGA (640 × 480).

[0034]

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 at the time of maintenance work in the multifunctional server storage device of the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Storage case part 12 Power supply part 2 Movable base 21 Extension rail 3 Door 3a Front door 3b Back door 5a Exhaust port 5b Intake port 6 Cooling ventilation mechanism 61 Opening sealing member 62 Ventilation fan 63 Cooler for board 64 Exhaust fan 7 Prevention Drop cover 71 Piping 8 Maintenance space 9 Mounting equipment

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[Submission date] July 31, 2000 (2007.3.
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[Correction target item name] Claim 1

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[Correction target item name] Claim 3

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[0008]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a multifunctional server storage apparatus including a storage housing section including a housing for storing mounted equipment such as a server, and a power supply section for distributing power to the mounted equipment. With a maintenance door on the back
, The mobile base and movable storing device to the front and
A moving rail is provided on the outside of the bottom of the storage device , and
This allows for maintenance space on the rear,
In addition, the moving rail can be removed,
Can be used effectively to save front space
A multifunctional server storage device that can be used .

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[0010] Then, the present invention is a multi-function server storage device comprising a maintenance door in front.

Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Morio Shioiri 504-2 Shinanomachi, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture Inside Hitachi Electronics Service Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Reika Yamagishi 504-2 Shinanomachi, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Hitachi Services (72) Inventor Mutsuji Takesada 504-2 Shinano-cho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture F-term (reference) 4E360 AB12 AB23 AB31 AC01 AC14 AC23 AC30 BA06 BB02 BB12 EA05 EA22 EB03 EC13 FA03 GA03 GA22 GA24 GA41 GA47 GA52

Claims (13)

[Claims] 1. A storage housing section comprising a housing for storing mounted equipment such as a server, a power supply section for performing power distribution to the mounted equipment,
A multifunctional server storage device, comprising: a movable base that allows the storage device to move, provided outside the bottom surface of the storage device. 2. The multifunctional server storage device according to claim 1, further comprising a detachable extension rail. 3. The multifunctional server storage device according to claim 1, further comprising a maintenance door on a front surface and a rear surface. 4. The multi-function server storage device according to claim 1, wherein the multi-function server storage device can be customized according to a mounted device. 5. The multifunctional server storage device according to claim 4, wherein the width, the depth and the height of the housing, and the position of the shelf are changeable. 6. The multi-function server storage device according to claim 4, wherein the housing has a door made of a combination of door members of a plurality of sizes. 7. The multifunctional server storage device according to claim 1, wherein the housing is provided with one of an intake port and an exhaust port at an upper portion and the other at a lower portion. A multifunctional server storage device characterized by the following. 8. The multifunctional server storage device according to claim 7, further comprising a cooling device. 9. The multi-function server storage device according to claim 8, wherein the cooling device is installed outside the storage device, and air flows through an opening of the housing. Server storage device. 10. The multi-function server storage device according to claim 1, wherein the multi-function server storage device has a fire prevention structure and has a freely openable and closable damper. 11. The multi-function server storage device according to claim 1, wherein the multi-function server storage device has a soundproof structure in which an intake port is installed on a back surface. 12. The multifunctional server storage device according to claim 1, wherein the multifunctional server storage device has a drip-proof structure provided with a drip-proof cover on an upper surface. 13. The multi-function server storage device according to claim 1, wherein the air intake port is provided at one location, and a filter and a filter case are provided at the air intake port. A multifunctional server storage device characterized by the above.