WO2017008509A1 - Modularized data centre - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is a modularized data centre, comprising two main frames arranged in parallel and at intervals, a plurality of server cabinets (2) embedded in rows within the two main frames, a refrigeration apparatus (41) arranged at the top of the main frames, and a channel assembly arranged between two rows of server cabinets (2), wherein the channel assembly is configured to cooperate with the two rows of server cabinets (2) to form a heat exchange channel in an enclosed manner; the channel assembly comprises a door body (431) and a roof (432), the door body (431) being provided at two ends of the heat exchange channel and connected to ends of the two main frames, and the roof (432) being provided above the heat exchange channel; and an air duct of the refrigeration apparatus (41) is in communication with the heat exchange channel. Installation of the server cabinets (2) and that of the refrigeration apparatus (41) of the modularized data centre are relatively independent, and replacing these two has no influence on each other, thereby simplifying maintenance work for the modularized data centre.

Description

Modular data center Technical field

The present application relates to the field of electronics, telecommunications room or data center infrastructure, for example, to a modular data center suitable for large, medium and small size requirements and capable of rapid deployment.

Background technique

Traditional computer rooms and data centers have problems such as long construction period and low cooling efficiency. As a result, the following two problems are common: (1) The time from the demand to the completion of the construction is too long to meet the customer application requirements. (2) The data center/machine room generally has low cooling efficiency such as reflow, resulting in excessive energy consumption in the data center.

The modular data center/room model is a form of data center that can meet both rapid deployment and efficient cooling efficiency. It can quickly realize the construction of data centers of various sizes through modular assembly and assembly through field modules. It is closed or completely enclosed by cold and hot channels, avoiding backflow and improving cooling efficiency.

However, the connection between the functional units of the existing modular data center only considers the rapid installation, but does not consider the rapid replacement of each functional unit in the future. For example, the cooling unit is placed directly on the server cabinet, so when replacing the server cabinet, the cooling unit must first be removed. Therefore, the existing modular data center has technical problems of inconvenient maintenance.

Summary of the invention

The embodiment of the invention provides a modular data center, which aims to solve the technical problem that the functional units of the existing modular data center are difficult to be disassembled or replaced during the maintenance process.

The modular data center according to the embodiment of the present invention includes two main frames arranged in parallel, a plurality of server cabinets embedded in the two main frames, and a cooling device disposed on the top of the main frame. Aligning the channel assembly between the server cabinets; the channel assembly is configured to form a heat exchange channel with the two columns of the server cabinets; the channel assembly includes a door body and a ceiling; the door body is disposed at the The two ends of the heat exchange passage are connected to the ends of the two main frames; the ceiling is disposed above the heat exchange passage; and the air passage of the refrigeration device is in communication with the heat exchange passage.

The main frame may include a vertical frame arranged in a row and a cross beam fixedly connecting the top of the vertical frame; the server cabinet may be embedded between two adjacent vertical frames.

The vertical frame may include a top beam disposed at the upper end, a bottom beam disposed at the lower end, and a column disposed between the top beam and the bottom beam.

The main frame may further include a cover plate disposed on the vertical frame of the end portion; the cover plate is connected to the top beam, the bottom beam and the vertical column to cover the vertical frame.

The main frame may further include a dam connecting the one end of the bottom beam toward the heat exchange passage, the dam being configured to position the server cabinet.

The modular data center may further include two bus bars arranged juxtaposed above the heat exchange channel and a span beam configured to erect the bus bar row; the bus bar row extending along a length direction of the heat exchange channel Providing that one of the two busbar rows is configured to transmit direct current and the other is configured to transmit alternating current; the spanbow spans over the top of the two main frames and is provided with a strong electrical connection line; A strong electrical connection is electrically connected to the server cabinet and the bus bar.

The modular data center may further include a DC power supply cabinet and a battery cabinet embedded in the main frame; the battery cabinet is electrically connected to the DC power supply cabinet, the DC power supply cabinet and two of the busbars One of the electrical connections.

The modular data center may further include a cable tray assembly disposed at the top of the main frame; the cable tray assembly includes a weak electrical cable tray and a fiber cable carrier; the weak wire carrier and the fiber cable carrier They all extend along the outer edge of the top of the main frame.

The modular data center may further include a chilled water distribution cabinet and a pipeline configured to connect the chilled water distribution cabinet and the refrigeration device; the chilled water distribution cabinet configured to output chilled water to each of the refrigeration devices The line is configured to circulate chilled water.

The front sides of the two columns of the server cabinets may be oppositely disposed, and the heat exchange channels may be cold passages; the ceilings may be oppositely protruded from the top of the main frame; the cooling device may be disposed adjacent to a side of the ceiling; The air outlet of the refrigeration device may face the heat exchange passage and be configured to send the cooled airflow into the heat exchange passage.

The modular data center of the embodiment of the present invention is configured by embedding the server cabinet in the main frame, the refrigeration device is placed on the top of the main frame, and the functional units such as the server cabinet and the cooling device are built around the main frame, so that the functional units can be improved. The installation is fast. At the same time, since the installation of the server cabinet and the installation between the refrigeration devices are relatively independent, the replacement of the two does not affect each other, thereby simplifying the maintenance of the modular data center.

BRIEF abstract

1 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a modular data center provided by the present invention;

2 is a schematic structural view of the modular data center of FIG. 1 after removing the ceiling, the refrigeration equipment, and the pipeline;

3 is a schematic structural view of the modular data center portion of FIG. 2 after removing the bus bar, the cross beam, and the switch cabinet;

4 is a top plan view showing the structure of the modular data center portion of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a main frame of a modular data center according to an embodiment of the present invention;

6 is a schematic structural view of the main frame of the other embodiment after adding a baffle and assembling the cover plate and the door body;

7 is a schematic structural view of the structure of FIG. 6 after adding a cross-beam and a weak electric wiring frame;

FIG. 8 is a structural schematic view of the structure assembled optical fiber cable rack and the bus bar row in FIG. 7;

Figure 9 is a schematic structural view of the structure of Figure 8 after assembling the ceiling;

10 is a structural schematic view of the structural assembly refrigeration equipment, pipeline, chilled water distribution cabinet, DC power supply cabinet and battery cabinet of FIG.

Description of the reference numerals:

Label name Label name Label name 1 Main frame 15 Span beam 45 Pipeline 11 Frame 2 Server Cabinet 51 Busbar 111 Top beam 3 Switch cabinet 53 DC power supply cabinet 112 Bottom beam 41 Refrigeration equipment 54 Battery cabinet 113 Column 42 Heat exchange channel 561 Weak electric cable tray 12 beam 431 Door body 562 Fiber optic cable rack 13 Cover 432 ceiling 14 Bar 44 Chilled water distribution cabinet

The implementation, functional features and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Embodiments of the invention

The technical solution of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that here The described embodiments are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention. Herein, in order to facilitate the description of the approximate size of each functional unit in the embodiment, a dimension parallel to the longitudinal direction of the heat exchange passage 42 is defined as a width, and a dimension perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the heat exchange passage 42 is defined as a depth.

Referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 4, in the embodiment of the present invention, the modular data center includes two main frames 1 arranged in parallel, and is embedded in the two main frames 1 in a row. a plurality of server cabinets 2, a cooling device 41 disposed at the top of the main frame 1, and a channel assembly disposed between the two columns of server cabinets 2; the channel assembly is configured to cooperate with the two columns of server cabinets 2 to form a heat exchange channel 42; the channel assembly includes a door body 431 and a ceiling 432; the door body 431 is disposed at both ends of the heat exchange passage 42 and connected to the ends of the two main frames 1; the ceiling 432 is disposed above the heat exchange passage 42. The air passage of the refrigeration unit 41 communicates with the heat exchange passage 42.

In this embodiment, referring to FIG. 5 together, the main frame 1 plays an anti-tip support and a mounting positioning function for the server cabinet 2 embedded therein, and supports the refrigeration device 41 placed at the top thereof, and The refrigeration unit 41 is isolated from the server cabinet 2 in a connected relationship. The main frame 1 can be welded and supported by steel profiles or steel plates to reduce production costs and ensure sufficient support strength. The main frame 1 can be applied to a server cabinet 2 of a series of heights from 2 meters to 2.5 meters. When the height of the server cabinet 2 is lower than the height of the main frame 1, the modular data center further includes a switch cabinet 3 and a baffle (not shown), and the switch cabinet 3 is disposed at the top of the server cabinet 2 and at the top of the main frame 1. The space is provided; the baffle is disposed on a side of the main frame 1 facing the heat exchange passage 42 and is configured to seal a space between the top of the server cabinet 2 and the top of the main frame 1 toward the heat exchange passage 42.

The server cabinet 2 is provided with a plurality of servers and other accessory facilities, such as a unified bus interface configured to connect to each server. The number of server cabinets 2 can be flexibly set as needed, and accordingly, the size of the main frame 1 is adjusted. In order to improve the heat dissipation efficiency of the server cabinet 2, the front and rear doors of the server cabinet 2 may be selected as a sealed glass door for ease of inspection.

Referring to FIG. 10 together, the refrigeration device 41 is disposed at the top of the main frame 1, and is also located at the top of the server cabinet 2 and disposed near the server cabinet 2, so that the hot air generated by the heat source server cabinet 2 can quickly move through the refrigeration device. 41 fast heat transfer, which can support higher density server cabinet 2 power. In the embodiment, the refrigeration device 41 is provided with three sets on each of the two main frames 1, and the cooling device 41 has a width of 1.2 meters and a depth of 0.6 meters. Thus, the outer edge of the top of the main frame 1 can be vacated and placed. The space of the functional unit.

Referring to FIG. 7 together, the heat exchange passage 42 can be a cold passage or a hot passage, which can prevent the cold air flow or the hot air flow from flowing back or leaking, so as to ensure a single circulation of the air flow therein to avoid air flow loss. Thereby, the cooling efficiency of the refrigeration apparatus 41 is improved. The door 431 can facilitate the worker to enter the modular data center for maintenance work, and the ceiling 432 can be configured to introduce the heat exchanged airflow of the refrigeration device 41 into the heat exchange passage 42 and introduce heat from the outside of the modular data center. Channel 42. In order to ensure the cooling efficiency, the material of the door body 431 and the ceiling 432 should be made of a material having a certain heat insulating function. In addition, the door body 431 can also be provided with components such as an audible and visual alarm and an access control.

The modular data center of the embodiment of the present invention is configured by embedding the server cabinet 2 in the main frame 1, the cooling device 41 is placed on the top of the main frame 1, and the functional units such as the server cabinet 2 and the cooling device 41 are built around the main frame 1. In this way, the speed of installation of each functional unit can be improved. At the same time, since the installation of the server cabinet 2 and the installation between the refrigeration devices 41 are relatively independent, the replacement of the two does not affect each other, thereby simplifying the maintenance work of the modular data center.

Referring to FIG. 5 to FIG. 10, in an embodiment, the main frame 1 includes a vertical frame 11 arranged in a row and a beam 12 fixedly connected to the top of the vertical frame 11; the server cabinet 2 is embedded in two adjacent vertical frames. 11 between. The two adjacent vertical frames 11 form a compartment for accommodating functional unit cabinets such as the server cabinet 2. The main frame 1 is composed of a plurality of repeating vertical frame 11 units, has few materials, is low in cost, and has high production efficiency. In the main frame 1, the vertical frame 11 can function as a vertical support and a lateral left and right limit. It can be understood that the vertical frame 11 can also be replaced by a plate body member as long as the vertical support and the lateral left and right limit functions can be realized. The beam 12 is configured to ensure the strength of the connection between the vertical frames 11.

The vertical frame 11 may include a top beam 111 disposed at an upper end, a bottom beam 112 disposed at a lower end, and a column 113 disposed between the top beam 111 and the bottom beam 112. In the present embodiment, the uprights 113 connect the ends of the top beam 111 and the bottom beam 112 toward the same side. In order to strengthen the strength of the vertical frame 11, a reinforcing beam that spans the two columns 113 and is connected to the column 113 may be provided in the middle of the vertical frame 11. The sill 112 is configured to be fixedly coupled to the ground, for example, a through hole is drilled in the sill 112 and the ground, and the sill 112 is secured to the ground by expansion bolts. The top beam 111 is configured to span the components provided on the top of the main frame 1.

The main frame 1 may further include a cover plate 13 provided on the end frame 11; the cover plate 13 is connected to the top beam 111, the bottom beam 112 and the upright 113 to cover the frame 11. The cover plate 13 is configured to seal the heat exchange passage 42 at the end of the main frame 1 to prevent leakage of the heat exchange gas flow.

The main frame 1 may also include a baffle 14 that connects one end of the bottom beam 112 toward the heat exchange passage 42 that is configured to position the server cabinet 2. During assembly, the server cabinet 2 is pushed outwardly into the compartment formed by two adjacent vertical frames 11, and the barrier is configured to limit the server cabinet 2 at the end of the compartment adjacent to the heat exchange passage 42.

The modular data center may also include two busbars 51 and besides juxtaposed above the heat exchange passage 42 The girders 15 are configured to erect the busbars 51; the busbars 51 extend along the length of the heat exchange passages 42, one of the two busbars 51 is configured to transmit direct current, and the other is configured to transmit alternating current; the span 15 It is disposed at the top of the two main frames 1 and has a strong electric connection line (not shown) therein; the strong electric connection line is electrically connected to the server cabinet 2 and the bus bar row 51.

In this embodiment, the server cabinet 2 is connected to the server cabinet 2 in a centralized manner, and the electrical connection is made to each of the sub-server cabinets 2 through the bus bar 51, and the straight lines of the server cabinets 2 to the busbars 51 are straight. Equal distance and convenient distribution. In order to facilitate the detachable connection with the strong electric connection line, the corresponding server cabinet 2 on the bus bar row 51 is provided with an interface; in order to facilitate the illumination of the heat exchange passage 42, the cross beam 15 is provided with illumination devices, such as LED lamps.

The modular data center may further include a DC power supply cabinet 53 and a battery cabinet 54 embedded in the main frame 1; the battery cabinet 54 is electrically connected to the DC power supply cabinet 53, and one of the DC power supply cabinet 53 and the two busbar rows 51 (such as : Busbar row 51) is electrically connected. In the present example, the DC power supply cabinet 53 is configured to supply 240V of DC power to the server cabinet 2, and the battery cabinet 54 is configured to continue to supply the server cabinet 2 with corresponding DC power when the current power supply cabinet is powered down. The number of the battery cabinets 54 may be two and divided into two main frames 1; the DC power supply cabinet 53 is disposed at the column head position of the left main frame 1, and one battery cabinet 54 is disposed adjacent to the DC power supply cabinet 53, and another battery cabinet 54 is disposed at the head position of the right main frame 1; the DC power supply cabinet 53 and the battery cabinet 54 have a width of 0.6 meters and a depth of 1.2 meters.

The modular data center may further include a cable tray assembly disposed on the top of the main frame 1; the cable tray assembly includes a weak power cable carrier 561 and a fiber cable carrier 562; the weak power cable carrier 561 and the fiber cable carrier 562 are all along the main The outer edge of the top of the frame 1 extends. In the present embodiment, the weak electric cable tray 561 is configured to erect a weak electric connection line, and the optical fiber cable rack 562 is configured to erect an optical fiber. The weak electric cable rack 561 and the optical fiber cable rack 562 are respectively arranged to facilitate maintenance and replacement.

The modular data center may further include a chilled water distribution cabinet 44 and a line 45 configured to connect the chilled water distribution cabinet 44 and the refrigeration unit 41; the chilled water distribution cabinet 44 is configured to output chilled water to each of the refrigeration units 41; Road 45 is configured to circulate chilled water. The number of chilled water distribution cabinets 44 may be one and is provided at the end of the right main frame 1, and the chilled water distribution cabinet 44 has a width of 0.6 m and a depth of 1.2 m. Providing the chilled water distribution cabinet 44 can provide heat exchange efficiency of the heat exchanger of the refrigeration unit 41.

Any of the two columns of server cabinets 2 may have a front side and a back side; the front rows of the two columns of server cabinets 2 are oppositely disposed, and the heat exchange passages 42 are cold passages; the ceiling 432 is disposed opposite the top of the main frame 1; the cooling device 41 is adjacent to the ceiling The side of the 432 is disposed, and the air outlet of the refrigeration unit 41 faces the heat exchange passage 42 and is configured to feed the cooled airflow into the heat exchange passage 42. In this embodiment, the heat exchange passage 42 may be cold. In the channel, the airflow in the heat exchange channel 42 is in a hot rise and cold drop mode, which is consistent with the flow direction of the natural hot and cold convection, so that the heat dissipation efficiency can be improved. It can be understood that in the modified embodiment, the back sides of the two columns of server cabinets 2 are oppositely disposed, and the heat exchange passages 42 are hot passages, that is, the air inlets of the refrigeration unit 41 are facing the heat exchange passages 42.

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 5 to FIG. 10, when the modular data center is constructed, the general steps are as follows:

Step 1: Install the main frame 1. First, the main frame 1 is fixedly mounted on the ground according to the layout of the dotted line. The vertical frame 11 may be first fixed to the ground by an expansion screw, and then all the vertical frames 11 are connected by the cross beam 12, and then the crosspiece 14 is connected to the bottom beam 112 toward one end of the heat exchange passage 42, and then the cover plate 13 is fixed at the a header 11 and a column at the end of the column;

Step 2: installing the cable assembly, the lighting device and the door body 431; first connecting the straddle beam 15 to the inner edge of the top of the two opposite main frames 1, and then erecting the bus bar row 51 along the length of the heat exchange channel 42 at the straddle 15 At the same time, the LED lamp is mounted on the straddle beam 15, and then the weak electric cable rack 561 and the optical fiber cable rack 562 are disposed on the outer outer edge of the main frame 1, and then the door body 431 is connected with the end of the main frame 1, and the heat exchange channel is sealed. Both ends of 42;

Step 3: installing a ceiling 432, a refrigeration device 41;

Step 4: installing a DC power supply cabinet 53, a battery cabinet 54 and a chilled water distribution cabinet 44 and a pipeline 45;

Step 5: Install the server cabinet 2;

In this installation step, the order is not absolute and can be adjusted according to the actual situation. In the modular data center of the embodiment of the invention, when the server cabinet 2 is installed, only the server cabinet 2 needs to be pushed into the corresponding cabinet position, and the strong and weak power can be connected without fixing with other devices, when maintenance or When the server cabinet 2 is replaced as a whole, disconnect the corresponding strong and weak electrical connections, and replace the server cabinet 2 out of the cabinet. When the main frame 1 is occupied by a vacant cabinet, a baffle can be set to close the corresponding cabinet position.

It should be noted that the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other, and can be realized by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be realized, the combination of the technical solutions should be considered as not being It is not within the scope of protection required by the embodiments of the present invention.

The above is only the embodiment of the present invention, and thus does not limit the scope of the patent of the present invention. Any equivalent structural transformation made by using the specification and the drawings, or directly or indirectly applied to other related technical fields, includes the same reason. Within the scope of the patent protection of the present invention.

Industrial applicability

The present application discloses a modular data center including two main frames arranged in parallel, a plurality of server cabinets embedded in two main frames, and a refrigeration device disposed at the top of the main frame. The channel component is arranged between the two columns of server cabinets; the channel component is configured to form a heat exchange channel with the two columns of server cabinets; the channel component comprises a door body and a ceiling; the door body is disposed at two ends of the heat exchange channel and The ends of the main frame are connected; the ceiling is arranged above the heat exchange passage; the air passage of the refrigeration device is in communication with the heat exchange passage. The installation of the server cabinet of the modular data center of the present application and the installation between the refrigeration devices are relatively independent, and the replacement of the two does not affect each other, thereby simplifying the maintenance work of the modular data center.

Claims (10)

A modular data center comprising two main frames arranged in parallel, a plurality of server cabinets embedded in two of the main frames, a cooling device disposed at the top of the main frame, and two columns a channel assembly between the server cabinets; the channel assembly is configured to form a heat exchange channel with the two columns of the server cabinets; the channel assembly includes a door body and a ceiling; the door body is disposed at the switch Both ends of the hot channel are connected to the ends of the two main frames; the ceiling is disposed above the heat exchange channel; and the air passage of the refrigeration device is in communication with the heat exchange channel. The modular data center of claim 1 wherein said main frame comprises a vertical frame arranged in a row and a beam that securely connects the top of said vertical frame; said server cabinet being embedded in two adjacent stands Between the boxes. The modular data center of claim 2, wherein the vertical frame comprises a top beam disposed at the upper end, a bottom beam disposed at the lower end, and a post disposed between the top beam and the bottom beam. The modular data center of claim 3, wherein the main frame further comprises a cover plate disposed on the vertical frame of the end; the cover plate is connected to the top beam, the bottom beam and the column To cover the vertical frame. The modular data center of claim 3 wherein said main frame further comprises a baffle connecting one end of said bottom beam toward said heat exchange passage, said baffle being configured to position said server cabinet . The modular data center of claim 1 further comprising two busbars juxtaposed above said heat exchange passage and a cross member configured to erect said busbar; said busbar row said a lengthwise direction of the heat exchange passage, one of the two busbars is configured to transmit direct current, and the other is configured to transmit alternating current; the spanbow is disposed at the top of the two main frames and is disposed therein a strong electrical connection line; the strong electrical connection line is electrically connected to the server cabinet and the bus bar row. The modular data center according to claim 6, further comprising a DC power supply cabinet and a battery cabinet embedded in the main frame; the battery cabinet is electrically connected to the DC power supply cabinet, and the DC power supply cabinet Electrically connected to one of the two busbar rows. The modular data center of claim 6 further comprising a cabling assembly disposed on top of said main frame; said cabling assembly comprising a weak electrical cab and a fiber optic cab; said weakly walking Both the wire frame and the fiber optic cable tray extend along an outer edge of the top of the main frame. The modular data center of claim 1 further comprising a chilled water distribution cabinet and a conduit configured to connect the chilled water distribution cabinet and the refrigeration unit; the chilled water distribution cabinet configured to chill water Output to each of the refrigeration devices; the pipeline is configured to circulate chilled water. The modular data center according to claim 1, wherein two columns of said server cabinets are disposed opposite to each other, said heat exchange passage is a cold passage; said ceiling is disposed to protrude from a top of said main frame; said The refrigeration device is disposed adjacent to a side of the ceiling; the air outlet of the refrigeration device faces the heat exchange passage and is configured to feed the cooled airflow into the heat exchange passage.

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