Patent ID: 8238080
Filing Date: 2012-08-07
Classification: H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of providing power to rack mounted equipment modules in an electronic equipment mounting rack having a height comprising: constructing a power distribution unit that has a length that substantially spans said height of said electronic equipment mounting rack, said power distribution unit having a plurality of sets of sockets disposed along said length of said power distribution unit, connecting a first power entry module to said power distribution unit, said first power entry module having at least a first switch breaker that supplies a first interconnecting circuit and a second switch breaker that supplies a second interconnecting circuit; connecting said first interconnecting circuit to at least one socket in a first set and a second set of said plurality of sets of sockets to supply power from said first interconnecting circuit to a first plurality of rack locations on said electronic equipment mounting rack; and connecting said second interconnecting circuit to at least one socket in said first set and said second set of said plurality of sets of sockets to supply power from said second interconnecting circuit to said first plurality of rack locations on said electronic equipment mounting rack.