Abstract: Methods and computer equipment racks configured for data communications and power distribution are disclosed that include a plurality of servers mounted horizontally, each server having a power distribution connection and one or more switch connections; one or more power distribution units (‘PDUs’) mounted vertically; and one or more network switches mounted vertically, each network switch comprising one or more rows of switch connections.

Abstract: A racking system for storing equipment in a rack includes a rail that is configured to be attached to the rack and a housing that receives the equipment. One of the housing and rail includes a catch, and the other of the housing and the rail includes a slot for engaging the catch. The catch is movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the catch engages the slot and extends away from a surface of either the housing and the rail, and in the second position, the catch is withdrawn from engaging the slot. The catch rotates upon moving between the first position and the second position, and the catch is biased towards the first position.

Abstract: A cable management system includes an adjustable length arm adapted to receive at least one cable in a computer system, and the adjustable length arm is configured to be connected to a first hinge and a second hinge that respectively define first and second opposite ends of the adjustable length arm. The first hinge is connected to a portion of the computing system, and the at least one cable and second hinge are connected to a movable device that moves relative to the portion of the computing system.

Abstract: Methods and computer equipment racks configured for data communications and power distribution are disclosed that include a plurality of servers mounted horizontally, each server having a power distribution connection and one or more switch connections; one or more power distribution units (‘PDUs’) mounted vertically; and one or more network switches mounted vertically, each network switch comprising one or more rows of switch connections.

Abstract: Systems and arrangements to release a telecommunications cable connector plug from a telecommunications cable connector jack of a telecommunications device are disclosed. Embodiments may include an apparatus to release the plug from the jack. The apparatus may include a pivot and a main body attached to the pivot to rotate about a longitudinal axis of the pivot. The main body may include an arm and a touch point. When the main body is suitably positioned by the attaching of the apparatus to the telecommunications device, a force applied at the touch point may produce a rotation of the arm. The rotation may cause the leading surface of the arm to compress a release lever of the telecommunications cable connector plug and to disengage the telecommunications cable connector plug from the telecommunications cable connector jack. In many embodiments, the pivot may consist of a wire passing through a hole in the main body.

Abstract: A computer system includes a housing having a base and a door positioned opposite the base and a cooling system. The cooling system includes a support rack that is connected to the base and a first cooling fan that is removably attached to the support rack with a plurality of mounting systems. The mounting systems each include a mount that extends away from the cooling fan in a direction substantially parallel to a rotational axis of the cooling fan and/or the mount extends in a direction substantially parallel to an area, proximate the first cooling fan, of the door. The support rack is configured to position the first cooling fan away from the housing.

Abstract: Systems and arrangements to release a telecommunications cable connector plug from a telecommunications cable connector jack of a telecommunications device are disclosed. Embodiments may include an apparatus to release the plug from the jack. The apparatus may include a pivot and a main body attached to the pivot to rotate about a longitudinal axis of the pivot. The main body may include an arm and a touch point. When the main body is suitably positioned by the attaching of the apparatus to the telecommunications device, a force applied at the touch point may produce a rotation of the arm. The rotation may cause the leading surface of the arm to compress a release lever of the telecommunications cable connector plug and to disengage the telecommunications cable connector plug from the telecommunications cable connector jack. In many embodiments, the pivot may consist of a wire passing through a hole in the main body.

Abstract: A racking system for storing equipment in a rack includes a rail that is configured to be attached to the rack and a housing that receives the equipment. One of the housing and rail includes a catch, and the other of the housing and the rail includes a slot for engaging the catch. The catch is movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the catch engages the slot and extends away from a surface of either the housing and the rail, and in the second position, the catch is withdrawn from engaging the slot. The catch rotates upon moving between the first position and the second position, and the catch is biased towards the first position.

Abstract: A split backplane is used in a network server, thereby permitting the use of more than one channel to connect a server motherboard to one or more hard disc drives. A master card ‘A’ is plugged into each backplane. In turn, one or more additional cards may be stacked parallel to the master card, being joined thereto by a mezzanine connector. The additional card can be another master card ‘A’ or a slave card ‘B’ that performs subordinate functions. Each card is coupled to one or more hard disc drives through a multiple pin connector to transmit SCSI, or similar signals. The ‘A’ and ‘B’ cards are arranged generally parallel with the planar surfaces of the disc drives so as to improve the flow of cooling air as it is drawn through the enclosure or mounting rack past the disc drives.