Abstract: A rack is provided. In one aspect, a rack includes a plurality of trays mounted in the rack in a first orientation. The rack also includes a cable cartridge mounted in the rack in a second orientation perpendicular to the first orientation. The cable cartridge includes (i) connectors configured to connect to tray connectors on respective sides of the plurality of trays and (ii) cables connected to the connectors in the cable cartridge to facilitate communication between the plurality of trays.

Abstract: An alignment system is provided. In one aspect, the alignment system includes a tray configured to mount into a rack. The tray includes a first electrical connector and a first alignment element. The alignment system also includes a component configured to mount into the rack. The component includes a second electrical connector and a second alignment element. The first alignment element is configured to mate with the second alignment element when the tray is slid into the rack. Mating of the first and second alignment elements aligns the first and second electrical connectors. The first and second electrical connectors are disposed along respective axes that are parallel with a direction that the tray is slid into the rack.

Abstract: A tray is adapted for insertion within a tray slot formed in a chassis. The tray includes a lever and a moveable connector that protrudes from and engages with a side plane of the chassis in response to rotation of the lever.

Abstract: A system is provided. In one aspect, a system includes a first set of electrical connectors disposed on a first side of a tray along a first direction. The tray is configured to mount in a rack. The system also includes a second set of electrical connectors aligned with the first set of connectors along the first direction. One of the first and second sets of electrical connectors includes actuated connectors while the other set includes fixed connectors. The actuated connectors include connection elements to be used to extend the actuated connectors to mate with the fixed connectors.

Abstract: A rack is provided. In one aspect, a rack includes a horizontal tray, a vertical tray, and an L-shaped cable cartridge. The L-shaped cable cartridge includes connectors configured to connect to horizontal tray connectors on a first side of the horizontal tray and to vertical tray connectors on a second side of the vertical tray that is orthogonal to the first side. Further, the L-shaped cable cartridge includes cables connected to the connectors in the L-shaped cable cartridge to facilitate communication between the horizontal and vertical trays.

Abstract: A rack is provided. In one aspect, a rack includes a plurality of trays mounted in the rack in a first orientation. The rack also includes a cable cartridge mounted in the rack in a second orientation perpendicular to the first orientation. The cable cartridge includes (i) connectors configured to connect to tray connectors on respective sides of the plurality of trays and (ii) cables connected to the connectors in the cable cartridge to facilitate communication between the plurality of trays.

Abstract: An alignment system is provided. In one aspect, the alignment system includes a tray configured to mount into a rack. The tray includes a first electrical connector and a first alignment element. The alignment system also includes a component configured to mount into the rack. The component includes a second electrical connector and a second alignment element. The first alignment element is configured to mate with the second alignment element when the tray is slid into the rack. Mating of the first and second alignment elements aligns the first and second electrical connectors. The first and second electrical connectors are disposed along respective axes that are parallel with a direction that the tray is slid into the rack.

Abstract: A tray is adapted for insertion within a tray slot formed in a chassis. The tray includes a lever and a moveable connector that protrudes from and engages with a side plane of the chassis in response to rotation of the lever.

Abstract: To achieve multiple benefits, a high speed computing system is configured in a hierarchical manner with flexibility and re-configurability concerns maximized. This begins with a particular cabinet architecture which is specifically designed to accommodate various needs and considerations. The cabinet or rack is designed to receive various chassis assemblies depending on the particular needs and or functions involved. These may include a compute chassis, a switch chassis, or a rectifier chassis, which can be incorporated into the cabinet. Within each chassis, specific components are then inserted, with each of these components being in a subsystem configuration. For example, the compute chassis is specifically designed to receive a number of compute blades. Similarly, the switch chassis is designed to receive a number of switch blades. Lastly, the rectifier chassis is configured to receive a number of rectifiers.

Abstract: To achieve multiple benefits, a high speed computing system is configured in a hierarchical manner with flexibility and re-configurability concerns maximized. This begins with a particular cabinet architecture which is specifically designed to accommodate various needs and considerations. The cabinet or rack is designed to receive various chassis assemblies depending on the particular needs and or functions involved. These may include a compute chassis, a switch chassis, or a rectifier chassis, which can be incorporated into the cabinet. Within each chassis, specific components are then inserted, with each of these components being in a subsystem configuration. For example, the compute chassis is specifically designed to receive a number of compute blades. Similarly, the switch chassis is designed to receive a number of switch blades. Lastly, the rectifier chassis is configured to receive a number of rectifiers.

Abstract: Multi-stage air movers for cooling computers and other systems are described herein. In one embodiment, a computer system includes a computer cabinet holding a plurality of computer modules. The computer cabinet includes an air inlet and an air outlet. The computer system further includes a multi-stage air mover configured to move a flow of cooling air from the air inlet, past the plurality of computer modules, and out the computer cabinet via the air outlet.

Abstract: Systems and methods for operatively connecting processor banks in large computer systems are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a computer system includes a first bank of processors, a second bank of processors spaced apart from the first bank of processors, and a connector assembly configured to operatively connect at least a portion of the first bank of processors to at least a portion of the second bank of processors. The connector assembly can include a first connector unit having a plurality of first connector sets and a second connector unit having a plurality of corresponding second connector sets. At least one of the first and second connector units is movable relative to the other one of the first and second connector units to at least approximately concurrently engage the plurality of first connector sets with the plurality of corresponding second connector sets.

Abstract: Systems and methods for operatively connecting processor banks in large computer systems are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a computer system includes a first bank of processors, a second bank of processors spaced apart from the first bank of processors, and a connector assembly configured to operatively connect at least a portion of the first bank of processors to at least a portion of the second bank of processors. The connector assembly can include a first connector unit having a plurality of first connector sets and a second connector unit having a plurality of corresponding second connector sets. At least one of the first and second connector units is movable relative to the other one of the first and second connector units to at least approximately concurrently engage the plurality of first connector sets with the plurality of corresponding second connector sets.

Abstract: Systems and methods for absorbing acoustic noise generated by computer cabinet cooling fans are described herein. In one embodiment, an acoustic absorber for use with a fan carried by a computer cabinet in a room includes a first acoustic panel spaced apart from a second acoustic panel. The first acoustic panel is configured to be positioned proximate to an outlet of the fan and at least approximately parallel to a flow of cooling air discharging from the outlet. The second acoustic panel is also configured to be positioned proximate to the outlet of the fan and at least approximately parallel to the flow of cooling air discharging from the outlet. The first and second acoustic panels together form an opening configured to direct the flow of cooling air away from the fan outlet and into the surrounding room. In a further embodiment, the opening formed by the first and second acoustic panels can be configured to extend at least approximately 360 degrees around the fan.

Abstract: Systems and methods for operatively connecting processor banks in large computer systems are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a computer system includes a first bank of processors, a second bank of processors spaced apart from the first bank of processors, and a connector assembly configured to operatively connect at least a portion of the first bank of processors to at least a portion of the second bank of processors. The connector assembly can include a first connector unit having a plurality of first connector sets and a second connector unit having a plurality of corresponding second connector sets. At least one of the first and second connector units is movable relative to the other one of the first and second connector units to at least approximately concurrently engage the plurality of first connector sets with the plurality of corresponding second connector sets.