JP2002111242A - Rack for storing computer equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent wiring error, etc., of each computer equipment by enabling a plurality of users to use the same rack by ensuring security each for a plurality of computer equipments mounted on one rack. SOLUTION: A mount shelf 2 for dividing an inside of a rack 1 up and down is disposed. A plurality of doors which close a space divided by each mount shelf 2 are mounted on an opening part of each storage space S as an independent storage space S. A lock mechanism which can lock is provided to each door. An exhaust hole for emitting heat inside the storage space S for each storage space S is provided to a side surface of the rack 1. A plurality of chimneys 5 from upper and lower parts of the rack 1 to each storage space S are provided. Various cables wired inside the rack 1 are protected by each chimney 5 until it attains an aimed storage space S.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a rack for storing computer equipment, and more particularly to a rack for storing computer equipment.
The present invention relates to a rack for storing computer equipment suitable for managing a plurality of servers individually.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a rack for storing computer equipment, for example, a 19-inch rack of the EIA standard has been used. The 19-inch rack allows a wide variety of computer devices to be mounted, and the standardized rack standard allows computer devices to be reasonably managed and stored.

[0003] Among computer equipment, a mobile server rack described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H11-225835 has been proposed as a rack for housing a server. This server rack stores a plurality of servers in a plurality of movable racks so that the management of a plurality of mounted servers can be collectively and centrally managed.

[0004] Further, in a housing company or the like that manages a large number of servers used by a plurality of users, a mixed rack in which a plurality of servers are mounted on one rack is used. In this type of mixed rack, an integrated rack without partitions is used in order to secure an installation space.

[0005]

However, when a plurality of devices are mixedly mounted on these conventional racks, it has been difficult to maintain security for each individual device.

That is, in the above-mentioned 19-inch rack,
It has a structure in which a plurality of devices are stored in one space via a plurality of shelves and the like. For this reason, by installing a door covering the entire rack opening, it is possible to maintain the security of the entire rack, but it is not possible to maintain individual security for each device stored in the rack.

In the mobile server rack, in order to store a plurality of servers in a plurality of moving racks, a plurality of racks are moved to form a single closed space, and a plurality of closed spaces are formed in the closed space. It has a structure to store servers. For this reason, the mounted servers can be moved along with the racks, but the structure of each server is not secured.

Further, in a mixed-type rack in which a plurality of servers are mounted in one rack, partitions are not installed between the servers in order to give priority to the installation space, and security for each server is completely considered. The fact is that they have not.

As described above, in the conventional rack, when a plurality of devices are mixedly mounted, it is impossible to maintain security for each device.

However, when a plurality of servers and the like are mounted on one rack, the following problems occur. In other words, when a plurality of users share one rack, the security of erroneous operation or unauthorized use of each device used by each user is not maintained, and the device is completely vulnerable. In addition, since power cords, communication cords, and the like, which are wired to each device, are also wired in the shared space, there is a possibility that other wirings may be affected at the time of wiring or errors may occur. Security issues remain.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and a plurality of users can use the same rack by ensuring the security of each of a plurality of computer devices mixed in one rack. It is an object of the present invention to provide a rack for storing computer equipment which can prevent mistakes in wiring to each computer equipment.

[0012]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a computer equipment storage rack for storing computer equipment, comprising a mounting shelf for partitioning the interior of the rack vertically. A plurality of doors 3 for closing the spaces partitioned by the mounting shelves 2 as independent storage spaces S are mounted in the openings of the storage spaces S, and each door 3 can be locked by a locking mechanism. 4 is provided.

The second means is provided on the side surface of the rack 1 with an exhaust hole 1F for releasing heat in the storage space S for each storage space S.

A third means is to provide a plurality of chimneys 5 from the upper and lower portions of the rack 1 to each storage space S, and to route various cables routed inside the rack 1 to the target storage space S. It is protected by chimney 5.

The chimney 5 of the fourth means is formed in a rectangular tube shape by combining a pair of rods 5A having a U-shaped cross section, and is inserted into a cable insertion hole 2A opened in a mounting shelf 2 partitioning the inside of the rack 1. The arrangement for opening the end toward the intended storage space S is a means for solving the problem.

According to the present invention, a plurality of doors 3 that can be locked for each storage space S in one storage rack 1
The security of each space is maintained. In addition, a plurality of chimneys 5 maintain security for various cables.

[0017]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The present invention is an improvement of a rack on which a computer device is mounted. For example, the present invention is used when storing a plurality of devices of a plurality of users as a rack for server mixed use, and used as a 19-inch rack or another mixed rack. be able to.

The rack 1 of the present invention is surrounded by left and right side plates 1A and 1B as shown in FIG. 1, and is partitioned by a mounting shelf 2 inside the rack 1 as shown in FIG. A plurality of storage spaces S are provided vertically.

The mounting shelf 2 forming the storage space S functions as a shelf on which computer equipment is mounted, and serves as a partition that partitions the internal space of the rack 1 up and down.
The internal space is formed in a plurality of independent storage spaces S (see FIG. 5). As shown in FIG. 3, a cable insertion hole 2 </ b> A for inserting a chimney 5 and various cables to be described later is formed in the mounting shelf 2. The mounting shelf 2 in FIG.
A pair of cable insertion holes 2A are formed on the left and right at the back of the front surface so that two chimneys 5 can be inserted into each cable insertion hole 2A. In the figure, reference numeral 2B is a reinforcing frame. In addition, a reinforcing frame 7 as shown in FIG. The reinforcing frame 7 also has a cable insertion hole 7A similar to that of the mounting shelf 2. Also,
As another means for forming the rack 1 of the present invention, a single block-shaped rack 1 may be formed for each storage space S, and a plurality of such block-shaped racks 1 may be stacked and connected (not shown).

On the left and right side plates 1A and 1B of the storage space S,
An exhaust hole 1F for releasing heat in the storage space S is opened (see FIG. 1). This exhaust hole 1F is provided for each storage space S, so that heat generated by some devices does not affect other devices. Exhaust hole 1F shown
Has many slit shapes, but the shape of the exhaust hole 1F can be changed arbitrarily.

The door 3 provided at the opening of the storage space S so as to be openable and closable is mounted for each storage space S. Each door 3 is provided with a lock mechanism 4 that can be locked separately. The type of the lock mechanism 4 can be arbitrarily selected from conventional techniques. For example, if a lock mechanism 4 in which an electronic lock and a cylinder lock are combined is employed, a high level of security can be maintained (not shown). ). FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2, the door 3 is also provided with an exhaust hole 3A,
The heat of the storage space S is released more efficiently. The rear door 3B similar to the door 3 is also provided on the back of the rack 1.
Is provided to facilitate management in the storage space S (see FIG. 2).

The chimney 5 protects various cables routed inside the rack 1 and is mounted from the upper and lower ends of the rack 1 to the storage spaces S (see FIG. 5). The chimney 5 is mounted for each storage space S, and various cables routed to each storage space S are protected by the chimney 5 until reaching the target storage space S. The shape of the chimney 5 may be any shape as long as it protects various cables, and a pipe for cable wiring such as a metal material or a synthetic resin material can be used.
In addition, by arranging two types of chimneys 5 that reach each storage space S from the upper and lower directions in each storage space S, it is possible to select a chimney 5 that is convenient for cable wiring. Each chimney 5 can also be used separately for power supply wiring and communication wiring.

The illustrated chimney 5 is a combination of a pair of metal rods 5A having a U-shaped cross section, and is formed in a rectangular tube shape by being connected to a mounting bracket 6 (see FIG. 7). Then, the chimney 5 is inserted into the cable insertion hole 2A opened in the mounting shelf 2, and is arranged so that the end is opened toward the target storage space S (see FIG. 6). The mounting bracket 6 used at this time includes a flat U-shaped bracket main body 6A into which the chimney 5 is fitted, a pair of fixing pieces 6B protruding outward from an end of the bracket main body 6A, and a pair of fixing pieces 6B. A locking piece 6C that protrudes outward between the fixing pieces 6B (see FIG. 7). When the pair of rods 5A fitted inside the metal fitting body 6A are connected by the connecting bolts 6D, the chimney 5 to which the mounting hardware 6 is attached is formed.

The mounting bracket 6 is used in such a manner that the metal fitting body 6A of the mounting bracket 6 is inserted into the cable insertion hole 2A to fix the opening end of the chimney 5 or the cable insertion hole 2A.
The fixing piece 6B and the locking piece 6C are brought into contact with the surface of the mounting shelf 2 around A, and the fixing piece 6B and the mounting shelf 2 are connected with the fixing screw 6E (see FIG. 6).

[0025]

According to the present invention, the above-mentioned configuration achieves the original object. That is, placing shelves 2 that partition the interior of the rack 1 up and down are arranged, and a plurality of doors 3 that close the spaces partitioned by the placing shelves 2 as independent storage spaces S are provided at the openings of the storage spaces S. By providing a lock mechanism 4 that can be attached and locked for each door 3, individual security of each storage space S can be maintained, and even if a plurality of users use the same rack, they can be used safely. It is now possible.

In addition, an exhaust hole 1A for releasing heat in the storage space S for each storage space S is provided on a side surface of the rack 1.
Is provided, it is possible to minimize the inconvenience that heat generated from one device affects other devices.

A plurality of chimneys 5 are provided from the upper and lower ends of the rack 1 to the respective storage spaces S, and various cables routed inside the rack 1 are connected to the target storage space S.
, The security of various cables can be maintained by the plurality of chimneys 5, and mistakes in wiring various cables to each computer device can be prevented. it can.

Further, the chimney 5 is formed in a rectangular tube shape by combining a pair of rods 5A having a U-shaped cross section, and a cable insertion hole 2A formed in a mounting shelf 2 partitioning the inside of the rack 1.
And the end is opened toward the target storage space S, so that the step of attaching the chimney 5 to the mounting shelf 2 is facilitated, and various cables are connected by the chimney 5. Extremely strong protection can be provided.

As described above, according to the present invention, by ensuring the security of each of the mixed computer devices and the security of each wiring, a plurality of users can use the same rack, and Various effects are exhibited, such as the possibility of preventing mistakes or the like in wiring.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a rear view showing one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a plan view showing an embodiment of the mounting shelf of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a plan view showing one embodiment of a reinforcing frame of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing a mounting example of the chimney of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an essential part showing a mounting example of the chimney of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view of a main part showing an example of mounting the chimney of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 S Storage space 1 Rack 1A Left side plate 1B Right side plate 1F Exhaust hole 2 Mounting shelf 2A Cable insertion hole 2B Reinforcement frame 3 Door 3A Exhaust hole 3B Rear door 4 Lock mechanism 5 Chimney 5A Rod 6 Mounting bracket 6A Metal fitting body 6B Fixing piece 6C Locking piece 6D Connecting bolt 6E Fixing screw 7 Reinforcement frame

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Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A computer equipment storage rack for storing computer equipment, comprising a plurality of storage shelves for partitioning the inside of the rack up and down, and closing a space partitioned by each of the storage shelves as an independent storage space. A rack for storing computer equipment, wherein a door is attached to an opening of each storage space and a lock mechanism is provided for each door. 2. The computer equipment storage rack according to claim 1, wherein an exhaust hole for releasing heat in the storage space from each storage space is provided on a side surface of the rack. 3. A plurality of chimneys extending from upper and lower portions of the rack to each storage space, and various cables routed inside the rack are protected by each chimney up to a target storage space. 2. The rack for storing computer equipment according to 2. 4. The chimney is formed in a rectangular tube shape by combining a pair of rods having a U-shaped cross section, and is inserted into a cable insertion hole formed in a mounting shelf partitioning the inside of the rack, and is directed to a target storage space. 4. The storage rack according to claim 3, wherein the storage rack is disposed so that an end is opened.