WO2015196807A1

WO2015196807A1 - Power distribution system and container data centre

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Publication number: WO2015196807A1
Application number: PCT/CN2015/072244
Authority: WO
Inventors: 曾荣坤; 孙喜梅; 陈韵霞; 罗天柱
Original assignee: 中兴通讯股份有限公司
Priority date: 2014-06-25
Filing date: 2015-02-04
Publication date: 2015-12-30
Also published as: CN105205725A

Abstract

A power distribution system (10). The power distribution system is applied to a container data centre. The power distribution system comprises a double-screen power distribution cabinet (100), a modular UPS system (101) and a PDU (102), wherein the modular UPS system and the PDU are respectively connected to the double-screen power distribution cabinet; the double-screen power distribution cabinet is configured to complete the power supply access and power distribution control of the container data centre; the modular UPS system is configured to provide a short-time uninterruptable power supply for an electrical device in the container data centre; and the PDU adopts two-way power supply input/output and is configured to provide power distribution for the electrical device in the container data centre. Therefore, the system not only has a high integration degree and low operation costs, but also can flexibly adjust the capacity of the UPS according to the practical situation of a load, thereby facilitating the subsequent capacity expansion or reduction.

Description

Distribution system and containerized data center

Technical field

The invention relates to a power distribution management technology of a data center, in particular to a power distribution system and a containerized data center.

Background technique

With the development of information technology, data centers play an increasingly important role. A data center is a complex set of facilities that includes not only computer systems and other supporting equipment, but also redundant data communication connections, environmental control equipment, and various security devices.

In the prior art, containerized data centers have been gradually adopted by major equipment manufacturers due to their low cost, high energy efficiency, flexibility, and rapid deployment. However, the containerized data center only introduces the traditional power distribution system into the container data center. The power distribution cabinet in the power distribution system uses a single-screen power distribution cabinet, and the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is used. frequency.

In the process of implementing the present invention, the inventors found that the power distribution system of the existing containerized data center has at least the following defects:

1) The power distribution cabinet in the existing power distribution system uses a single-screen power distribution cabinet. A single-screen power distribution cabinet cannot complete the power supply and distribution of all electrical equipment in the containerized data center. Multiple single-screen type is required. The power distribution cabinet performs power supply and distribution, thus resulting in low integration of the containerized data center and high operating cost;

2) The UPS in the existing power distribution system adopts the power frequency. It is not possible to flexibly adjust the capacity of the UPS according to the actual situation of the load, and it is not convenient to carry out subsequent capacity expansion or volume reduction.

Summary of the invention

In view of this, the embodiments of the present invention are expected to provide a power distribution system and a containerized data center, which are not only highly integrated, but also have low operating costs, and can flexibly adjust the capacity of the UPS according to the actual situation of the load, thereby facilitating subsequent expansion or reduction. Rong.

In order to achieve the above object, the technical solution of the present invention is achieved as follows:

Embodiments of the present invention provide a power distribution system for a containerized data center, the power distribution system including: a dual screen power distribution cabinet, a modular uninterruptible power supply system, and a power distribution manager; The system is integrated in the dual-screen power distribution cabinet, wherein a power supply output end of the modular UPS system is connected to the power input terminal of the dual-screen power distribution cabinet; and a power input terminal of the PDU is connected to the dual screen Power distribution output of the power distribution cabinet;

The dual-screen power distribution cabinet is configured to complete power supply access and power distribution control of the container data center;

The modular uninterruptible power supply system configured to provide a short-term uninterruptible power supply to electrical equipment in a container data center;

The power distribution manager employs dual power input/output configured to provide power distribution to electrical equipment in a container data center.

In the above solution, the power distribution system further includes:

The genset is configured to provide power to electrical equipment in a containerized data center.

In the above solution, the dual-screen power distribution cabinet includes a front power distribution panel and a rear power distribution panel;

The front power distribution panel is configured with a first switch component and a second switch component;

The first switch component is connected to the first road power and the second road power, and is configured to control automatic switching between the first road power and the second road power;

The second switching component is connected to the output end of the first switching component and the genset, configured to control automatic switching between the output end of the first switching component and the genset, and output a power supply Power the uninterruptible power system.

The embodiment of the invention also provides a containerized data center, wherein the containerized data center comprises the above-mentioned power distribution system.

In the above solution, the container data center further includes: a main equipment area, an auxiliary equipment area, a cold aisle, and a hot aisle; wherein the power distribution system is located between the main equipment area and the auxiliary equipment area;

The main equipment area is configured to store a cabinet, a control cabinet, and a refrigeration device;

The auxiliary equipment area is configured to store fire protection equipment, communication access equipment, safety protection equipment, intelligent control lighting equipment, and humidity control equipment;

The cold aisle, facing an output pipe of the refrigeration device;

The hot aisle faces the return air duct of the refrigeration device.

In the above solution, an information technology device is installed in the cabinet; the information technology device includes a server, a storage device, and a network communication device.

In the above solution, the control cabinet is configured to monitor the operation of the containerized data center on site and remotely, and perform daily maintenance management of the containerized data center.

In the above solution, the refrigeration device is configured to cool the interior of the containerized data center.

In the above solution, the communication access device is connected to the network communication device, and configured to implement data communication and transmission between the containerized data center and the external network.

Compared with the prior art, the power distribution system and the containerized data center provided by the embodiments of the present invention have achieved the following progress:

1) In the power distribution system of the embodiment of the present invention, a dual-screen power distribution cabinet is adopted to meet the power distribution requirements of the container type data center, which is not only highly integrated, but also has low operation cost;

2) In the power distribution system of the embodiment of the present invention, the modular UPS system is used to provide uninterrupted power supply, and the capacity of the UPS can be flexibly adjusted according to the actual situation of the load, thereby facilitating subsequent capacity expansion or volume reduction.

DRAWINGS

1 is a schematic structural diagram of a power distribution system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a schematic structural diagram of a dual-screen power distribution cabinet according to an embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a schematic structural diagram of a power distribution manager according to an embodiment of the present invention;

4 is a schematic structural diagram of a container type data center according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a power distribution interface of a container type data center according to an embodiment of the present invention.

detailed description

Specific embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a schematic structural diagram of a power distribution system provided in an embodiment of the present invention. The power distribution system 10 is applied to a containerized data center. As shown in FIG. 1 , the power distribution system 10 includes: a dual-screen power distribution cabinet 100. a modular UPS system 101, a Power Distribution Unit (PDU) 102; the modular UPS system 101 is integrated in the dual-screen power distribution cabinet 100, and the power output of the modular UPS system 101 The power supply input end of the PDU 102 is connected to the power supply output end of the dual-screen power distribution cabinet 100;

The dual-screen power distribution cabinet 100 is configured to complete power supply access and power distribution control of a container data center;

The modular UPS system 101 is configured to provide a short-term uninterruptible power supply to electrical equipment in a container data center;

The PDU 102, which employs dual power input/output, is configured to provide power distribution to electrical equipment in a container data center.

Here, the UPS is a regulated and stable AC power supply with rectifiers and inverters as the main components. It mainly uses energy storage devices to provide uninterrupted power supply to electrical equipment during mains interruption or power outage. When the mains input is normal, the UPS supplies the mains voltage to the load for use. At this time, the UPS is an AC voltage regulator, and it also charges the energy storage device, such as the battery pack; When the mains is interrupted or the power is cut off, the UPS immediately supplies the energy of the energy storage device to the load through the inverter conversion method to maintain the normal operation of the load and protect the load from soft and hardware damage. Moreover, the UPS is usually at voltage. Protection measures are provided when the voltage is too large and the voltage is too low.

In practical applications, the uninterruptible power supply system is implemented by a modular UPS system 101; wherein the modular UPS system 101 includes: a modular UPS and an energy storage device; in the modular UPS system 101, the modular UPS utilizes storage The device can provide an uninterrupted power supply to the electrical equipment when the utility power is interrupted or the power is cut off; the modular UPS adopts a drawer type, high intelligence multi-system modular design, online hot plug technology, online replacement, online maintenance, Reduced maintenance difficulty and implemented zero downtime work.

The modular UPS adopts N+X parallel redundant wireless technology, wherein N represents the number of power modules used, X represents the number of redundant power modules, and each power module can be completely separated, and can be flexibly according to the actual situation of the load. Adjust the number of power modules for subsequent expansion or reduction; and the modular UPS has some redundancy. In the case of a power module failure, the redundant power module is used instead of the failed power module. Can make the load work without interruption.

In practical applications, an uninterruptible power system can also be implemented using a high voltage DC system.

Further, the power distribution system 10 may employ a generator set as a backup power source to improve reliability and flexibility of power supply, and the power distribution system 10 further includes: the generator set 103 configured to be in a containerized data center The electrical equipment provides power.

In practical applications, the generator set 103 can be configured according to actual needs. Since the containerized data center is usually installed outdoors, it is particularly important to select a generator set structure that can prevent rain and sun protection. At the same time, the influence of outdoor noise on the generator set should also be considered. Therefore, the embodiment of the present invention uses a square-cabin diesel generator set to provide power for electrical equipment in a container-type data center; the square-cabin diesel generator set is widely used for outdoor or indoor protection that has special requirements for environmental protection. Noise-causing place, the square-cabin diesel generator set is added to the standard generator set The sound hood, the air and noise reduction device and the exhaust noise reduction device are mainly characterized in that the mute box is provided with a sound insulation and sound absorbing layer, the air inlet and outlet channels are used for noise reduction, and the exhaust gas is combined with an industrial type and a residential muffler. This can reduce the noise in its high and low frequency bands.

In practical applications, in order to save space inside the containerized data center, the input and output portions of the power distribution are designed to be integrated into a dual-screen power distribution cabinet 100 to improve the space utilization of the containerized data center. Reduce operating costs.

The dual-screen power distribution cabinet 100 includes a front power distribution panel 20 and a rear power distribution panel 21 . As shown in FIG. 2 , the front power distribution panel 20 and the rear power distribution panel 21 are all provided with switching components. In an embodiment, the number of switching components on the front power distribution panel 20 and the rear power distribution panel 21 and the control functions of each switching component can be configured according to actual needs.

Here, if the power distribution system 10 uses two-way utility power, that is, the first road power and the second road power, the generator set 103, and the modular UPS system 101 for power supply, it can be in the dual-screen power distribution cabinet. The front power distribution panel 20 is configured with a first switch component 200 and a second switch component 201, and correspondingly, a plurality of switch components are disposed on the back power distribution panel 21 according to the number of loads;

The first switch component 200 is connected to the first road power and the second road power, and is configured to control automatic switching between the first road power and the second road power;

The second switch component 201 is connected to the output end of the first switch component 200 and the genset 103, and is configured to control automatic switching between the output end of the first switch component 200 and the genset 103 And output a power supply to power the modular UPS system 101.

Here, the second switching component 201 outputs a power supply to the modular UPS system 101, and outputs two power supplies to the rear power distribution panel 21 through the modular UPS system 101, and outputs two power supplies as the total of the rear power distribution panel 21. Input to provide uninterruptible power to electrical equipment in a containerized data center.

Here, the second switch component 201 can also output multiple power sources to the auxiliary equipment according to actual configuration conditions in the container type data center, for example, power supply for the refrigeration equipment, the fire fighting equipment, and the like.

Here, when the mains input is normal, the first switch component 200 selects the first mains power or the second mains power supply; when one of the mains power fails or fails, the first switch is passed. The component 200 is automatically switched to another mains power supply for power supply; when the first mains power supply and the second mains power supply are all powered off or faulty, the second switch component 201 is automatically switched to the generator set 103 to start the generator set. Power is supplied to meet the power supply and distribution needs of the containerized data center.

Here, when the mains input is normal, the modular UPS system 101 supplies the mains voltage to the load, and at this time, the modular UPS system 101 is equivalent to an AC electric regulator, and it also goes to the energy storage device. Charging; when the first mains power supply and the second mains power supply are powered off or fail, the power can be switched to the genset 103 for power supply. When the genset 103 is started to supply power, it takes a certain time to switch and start the genset 103. The important load is not able to be powered off. Therefore, during the switching and starting of the generator set 103, the modular UPS system 101 is used to supply power to the load, and the modular UPS system 101 immediately converts the energy of the energy storage device through the inverter. The mode continues to supply AC power to the load, so that the load operation is interrupted due to problems with the external power supply, and the load can be continuously operated.

In practical applications, the switching components can be implemented by using an automatic transfer switch (ATS).

Here, the PDU 102 is disposed on a cabinet carrying electrical equipment configured to provide power distribution to electrical equipment in a container data center; the PDU 102 is coupled to the back of the dual screen power distribution cabinet 100 through an industrial socket/industrial plug The power supply output terminal of the electric screen is connected. Since most of the current loads generally use two-way power supply, the PDU 102 also needs to adopt dual power input/output. As shown in FIG. 3, the PDU 102 is a dual power supply. Input, dual power output, Each of the switch components on the rear power distribution panel 21 controls two insertion slots, and the sockets can be in the form of C13 or C19 or the national standard three flat sockets, and the wires of the dual screen power distribution cabinet 100 to the industrial plug/connector 30 The cable 31 is also cut according to the actual situation, so that the connection of the cabinet to the dual-screen power distribution cabinet 100 is not affected by the length of the PDU 102 electrical cable 31; and the connection is reliable, beautiful, space-saving, and convenient for the cabinet. Wiring and maintenance.

In the embodiment of the present invention, a dual-screen power distribution cabinet 100 is used in the power distribution system 10 to meet the power distribution requirements of the containerized data center, which is not only highly integrated but also low in operating cost; and, the power distribution The system 10 adopts the modular UPS system 101 to provide uninterrupted power supply, and can flexibly adjust the capacity of the UPS according to the actual situation of the load, so as to facilitate subsequent capacity expansion or volume reduction.

Based on the power distribution system 10, the embodiment of the present invention further provides a containerized data center implemented based on the power distribution system 10, wherein the containerized data center includes at least the power distribution system 10, and the power distribution system 10 The specific composition and implementation principle are the same as those described in FIG. 1, FIG. 2 and FIG.

In a specific implementation, as shown in FIG. 4, the containerized data center of the embodiment of the present invention further includes: a main equipment area 40, an auxiliary equipment area 41, a cold aisle 42, and a hot aisle 43, wherein the power distribution system 10 is located in the main Between the equipment area 40 and the auxiliary equipment area 41;

The main equipment area 40 is configured to store a cabinet, a control cabinet, and a refrigeration device;

The information technology device includes a server, a storage device, a network communication device, and the like; the control cabinet is configured to monitor the operation and the operation of the containerized data center on site and remotely. The routine maintenance management of the containerized data center; the refrigeration device is configured to cool the interior of the containerized data center;

The auxiliary equipment area 41 is configured to store fire-fighting equipment, communication access equipment, security equipment, intelligent control lighting equipment, humidity control equipment, and the like;

The communication access device is connected to the network communication device, and configured to implement data communication and transmission between the containerized data center and the external network;

a cold aisle 42 facing the output pipe of the refrigeration device;

The hot aisle 43 faces the return air duct of the refrigeration equipment.

Here, the row space formed by the front end of the cabinet is called a cold aisle, and the row space of the hot air output is called a hot aisle.

Here, if the power distribution system 10 includes the genset 103, the genset 103 may be integrated into the containerized data center according to actual conditions, or the genset 103 may be fixed at a site outside the containerized data center. On the base, the power cable of the generator set 103 is connected to the dual-screen power distribution cabinet 100 in the power distribution system 10, and the grounding wire of the generator set 103 is connected to the access ground network, so that the container can be realized. The rapid deployment of data centers and the ability to increase the long-term power supply capacity of containerized data centers and expand the use of containerized data centers.

Here, the specifications of the containerized data center can be set as needed. For example, in order to unify the size of the container, a standard size containerized data center of 20 feet, 40 feet, or the like can be used, or the environment and location according to the setting environment can be selected. size of. The containerized data center of the present invention has a high degree of integration of its internal power distribution system, so that a 20-foot standard container can be used as a carrier for the device for transportation and use.

Here, the containerized data center introduces the power of the mains and the generator set into the dual-screen power distribution cabinet 100 in the power distribution system 10 through the power distribution interface. As shown in FIG. 5, the power distribution interface is located at the On the side wall of the container body of the containerized data center, the three interfaces on the upper left side are respectively introduced into the first mains electricity, the second mains electricity, and the generator set power supply, and the upper and lower two upper and lower rows of interfaces are the network cable interfaces.

The method described in the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described in the specific embodiments, and other embodiments are obtained by those skilled in the art according to the technical solutions of the present invention, which also belong to the technical innovation scope of the present invention.

It is apparent that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to the invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Thus, if such modifications and variations of the invention belong to the invention The present invention is also intended to cover such modifications and variations within the scope of the appended claims.

Industrial applicability

The power distribution system and the containerized data center provided by the embodiments of the present invention, wherein the power distribution system is applied to a containerized data center, the power distribution system includes: a dual screen power distribution cabinet, a modular uninterruptible power supply system, a power distribution manager; the modular UPS system is integrated in the dual-screen power distribution cabinet, and a power supply output end of the modular UPS system is connected to the power supply input end of the dual-screen power distribution cabinet; The power input terminal is connected to the power supply output end of the dual screen power distribution cabinet; the dual screen power distribution cabinet is configured to complete power supply access and power distribution control of the container data center; the modular uninterruptible power supply system Configuring to provide short-term uninterruptible power to electrical equipment in the container data center; the power distribution manager, employing dual power input/output, configured to provide power distribution to electrical equipment in the container data center, Compared with technology, the following progress has been made:

Claims

A power distribution system is applied to a containerized data center, the power distribution system comprising: a dual screen power distribution cabinet, a modular uninterruptible power supply system, and a power distribution manager; the modular UPS system being integrated in the double In the screen power distribution cabinet, the power supply output end of the modular UPS system is connected to the power input terminal of the dual screen power distribution cabinet; the power input terminal of the PDU is connected to the power supply output of the dual screen power distribution cabinet End; among them,

The dual-screen power distribution cabinet is configured to complete power supply access and power distribution control of the container data center;

The modular uninterruptible power supply system configured to provide a short-term uninterruptible power supply to electrical equipment in a container data center;

The power distribution manager employs dual power input/output configured to provide power distribution to electrical equipment in a container data center.
The power distribution system of claim 1 wherein said power distribution system further comprises:

The genset is configured to provide power to electrical equipment in a containerized data center.
The power distribution system according to claim 2, wherein said dual-screen power distribution cabinet comprises a front power distribution panel and a rear power distribution panel;

The front power distribution panel is configured with a first switch component and a second switch component;

The first switch component is connected to the first road power and the second road power, and is configured to control automatic switching between the first road power and the second road power;

The second switching component is connected to the output end of the first switching component and the genset, configured to control automatic switching between the output end of the first switching component and the genset, and output a power supply Power the uninterruptible power system.
A containerized data center comprising the power distribution system of any one of claims 1 to 3.
A containerized data center according to claim 4, wherein said container data The center further includes: a main equipment area, an auxiliary equipment area, a cold aisle, and a hot aisle; wherein the power distribution system is located between the main equipment area and the auxiliary equipment area;

The main equipment area is configured to store a cabinet, a control cabinet, and a refrigeration device;

The auxiliary equipment area is configured to store fire protection equipment, communication access equipment, safety protection equipment, intelligent control lighting equipment, and humidity control equipment;

The cold aisle, facing an output pipe of the refrigeration device;

The hot aisle faces the return air duct of the refrigeration device.
The containerized data center according to claim 5, wherein an information technology device is installed in the cabinet; the information technology device comprises a server, a storage device, and a network communication device.
The containerized data center of claim 5, wherein the control cabinet is configured to monitor the operation of the containerized data center and perform routine maintenance management of the containerized data center on site and remotely.
The containerized data center of claim 5 wherein said refrigeration unit is configured to cool the interior of the containerized data center.
The containerized data center according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein the communication access device is connected to the network communication device and configured to implement data communication and transmission between the containerized data center and the external network.