Abstract: A method for assembling a rack column assembly comprising: positioning a first data center rack on a support surface; stacking a second data center rack atop the first data center rack; placing a first vertical column on a first lateral side of the data center racks; after said stacking, placing a second vertical column on a second lateral side of the data center racks; connecting the first vertical column to the data center racks by fastening first lateral side attachment brackets to the data center racks; and connecting the second vertical column to the data center racks by fastening second lateral side attachment brackets to the data center racks, the first lateral side attachment brackets and the second lateral side attachment brackets limiting movement of the data center racks in a depth direction of the rack column assembly. A rack column assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method is provided for positioning a data center rack relative to a rack-supporting frame. The method includes: affixing at least one left guiding member and at least one right guiding member to the to left and right vertical support units; affixing at least one front rack-locating member to a front side of the data center rack; lifting the data center rack; inserting the data center rack between the left and right vertical support units until the at least one front rack-locating member abuts front end surfaces of the vertical support units or the at least one left and right guiding members; affixing at least one rear rack-locating member to a rear side of the data center rack; and lowering the data center rack so that the front and rear rack-locating members are supported by the at least one left guiding member and the at least one right guiding member.

Abstract: A system comprises a rack, a support member, and a component configured for being supported in the rack by the support member. The support member is selectively insertable in the rack and comprises a plate at its rear end, the plate extending at an angle from a direction of insertion of the support member in the rack, the support member further comprising a first liquid connector mounted to the plate. The component comprises a second liquid connector mounted on a rear edge of the component, the second liquid connector being connectable to the first liquid connector when the support member and the component are inserted in the rack. A method comprises mounting the first and second liquid connectors to the support member and to the component, respectively, inserting the support member to the rack, and inserting the component in the rack until both liquid connectors are connected.

Abstract: A rack adapting device for an electronic equipment rack is disclosed. The electronic equipment rack is configured to house first electronic equipment modules having a first module width between left and right equipment supports laterally spaced apart from one another by a rack housing width corresponding to the first module width. The rack adapting device is configured to adapt the electronic equipment rack to house a plurality of second electronic equipment modules having a second module width and comprises: an adapter body; a plurality of rack-engaging features disposed on a first lateral side thereof and configured to engage rack mounting features of one of the left and right equipment supports; and a plurality of adapter mounting features disposed on a second lateral side such that, in use, the second electronic equipment modules are mounted between the rack adapting device and an other one of the left and right equipment supports.

Abstract: A rack adapting device for an electronic equipment rack is disclosed. The electronic equipment rack is configured to house first electronic equipment modules having a first module width between left and right equipment supports laterally spaced apart from one another by a rack housing width corresponding to the first module width. The rack adapting device is configured to adapt the electronic equipment rack to house a plurality of second electronic equipment modules having a second module width and comprises: an adapter body; a plurality of rack-engaging features disposed on a first lateral side thereof and configured to engage rack mounting features of one of the left and right equipment supports; and a plurality of adapter mounting features disposed on a second lateral side such that, in use, the second electronic equipment modules are mounted between the rack adapting device and an other one of the left and right equipment supports.

Abstract: A system comprises a rack, a support member, and a component configured for being supported in the rack by the support member. The support member is selectively insertable in the rack and comprises a plate at its rear end, the plate extending at an angle from a direction of insertion of the support member in the rack, the support member further comprising a first liquid connector mounted to the plate. The component comprises a second liquid connector mounted on a rear edge of the component, the second liquid connector being connectable to the first liquid connector when the support member and the component are inserted in the rack. A method comprises mounting the first and second liquid connectors to the support member and to the component, respectively, inserting the support member to the rack, and inserting the component in the rack until both liquid connectors are connected.

Abstract: A system comprises a rack, a support member, and a component configured for being supported in the rack by the support member. The support member is selectively insertable in the rack and comprises a plate at its rear end, the plate extending at an angle from a direction of insertion of the support member in the rack, the support member further comprising a first liquid connector mounted to the plate. The component comprises a second liquid connector mounted on a rear edge of the component, the second liquid connector being connectable to the first liquid connector when the support member and the component are inserted in the rack. A method comprises mounting the first and second liquid connectors to the support member and to the component, respectively, inserting the support member to the rack, and inserting the component in the rack until both liquid connectors are connected.

Abstract: A method is provided for positioning a data center rack relative to a rack-supporting frame. The method includes: affixing at least one left guiding member and at least one right guiding member to the to left and right vertical support units; affixing at least one front rack-locating member to a front side of the data center rack; lifting the data center rack; inserting the data center rack between the left and right vertical support units until the at least one front rack-locating member abuts front end surfaces of the vertical support units or the at least one left and right guiding members; affixing at least one rear rack-locating member to a rear side of the data center rack; and lowering the data center rack so that the front and rear rack-locating members are supported by the at least one left guiding member and the at least one right guiding member.

Abstract: A rack for supporting data center equipment has a frame including vertical wall supports are connected to a base and extending upwardly therefrom. The base defines a first and second openings extending in a lateral direction for receiving a fork of a lifting machine along the lateral direction. The base includes: a first upper wall and a second upper wall defining in part the first opening and the second opening; a lower wall disposed between the upper walls along a depth direction of the rack and extending vertically lower than the upper walls; and two side walls extending vertically from the lower wall to a respective one of the upper walls. The two side walls and the lower wall together define a middle cavity. Each of the two side walls defines a third opening and a fourth opening for receiving the fork of the lifting machine along a depth direction.