Patent ID: 8723362
Filing Date: 2014-05-13
Classification: G06F,H02J

Abstract:
1. A server system comprising: a power distribution unit coupled to receive AC electrical power; a plurality of motherboards, each motherboard including a plurality of electrical components, a first input, and a second input; a plurality of power supplies, each power supply coupled to the power distribution unit and to the first input of one or more of the motherboards, wherein each power supply is configured to receive AC electrical power from the power distribution unit and to provide DC electrical power to the motherboard; a backup power source configured to provide DC electrical power; and a plurality of DC/DC regulators, each DC/DC regulator comprising an input coupled to the backup power source and an output coupled to the second input of at least one motherboard, the DC/DC regulator coupled between the backup power source and the second input of the at least one motherboard and configured to convert DC electrical power from the backup power source to a lower voltage.