Abstract: A rack power distribution unit includes a chassis and at least one outlet unit configured to be coupled to the chassis. The at least one outlet unit includes a socket configured to receive at least two types of plugs. The socket includes a locking lever configured to releasably secure a plug within the socket. The socket may be configured to include a grounding tab configured to be coupled to the chassis. The grounding tab is configured to wrap around a base of the at least one outlet unit and is connected to the chassis by a screw fastener.

Abstract: A rack power distribution unit (rPDU) includes a chassis having one or more cutouts formed therein. The rPDU further includes one or more outlet assemblies within the outlet cutout. The outlet assembly includes a body having a front and a back, with the front having an outer flange and at least one outlet receptacle. The back of the body is configured to be inserted within the outlet cutout. The outlet assembly further includes a neutral terminal, at least one live terminal, and a ground. The outlet assembly further includes a fastener configured to secure the outlet assembly to the chassis. The rPDU further includes one or more printed circuit boards configured to the be secured to the chassis. The printed circuit board includes a first connector configured to connect to the neutral terminal and a second connector configured to connect to the live terminal.

Abstract: An air containment system is configured to span an aisle defined by rows of racks. The air containment system includes a frame structure having two end frames provided at respective ends of the air containment system, and at least two horizontal beams, one for each side of the air containment system, releasably secured to the end frames. The frame structure is adjustable to achieve a desired height, length and width as required for a particular application of the air containment system. A kit providing an air containment system is further disclosed.

Abstract: An economical bi-parting door assembly for an aisle between two rows of data center IT racks is disclosed which is easy to assemble, has no floor track or leveling requirements, and an overhead suspension and drive assembly for the left and right door assemblies. Guide ribs and channels can be provided for the door leaves at the lower portions of the leaves and mating features are placed on the leading faces of the leaves. Some features are designed to work specifically with a containment system frame for server cabinets.

Abstract: An economical bi-parting door assembly for an aisle between two rows of data center IT racks is disclosed which is easy to assemble, has no floor track or leveling requirements, and an overhead suspension and drive assembly for the left and right door assemblies. Guide ribs and channels can be provided for the door leaves at the lower portions of the leaves and mating features are placed on the leading faces of the leaves. Some features are designed to work specifically with a containment system frame for server cabinets.

Abstract: An aisle containment roof system includes a frame configured to be supported by two rows of racks or by the one row of racks and a wall or by a dedicated frame structure independent of the two rows of racks. The aisle containment roof system further includes a fixed perforated panel fixedly secured to the frame. The fixed perforated panel includes a pattern of openings formed therein. The aisle containment roof system further includes a movable perforated panel movably secured to the frame. The movable perforated panel has a pattern of openings corresponding to the pattern of openings of the fixed perforated panel. The aisle containment roof system further includes a mechanism configured to move the movable perforated panel relative to the fixed perforated panel to align the openings of the movable perforated panel to the openings of the fixed perforated panel.

Abstract: A locking assembly is provided for securing an electronic module to a chassis of a rack enclosure within a mounting slot of the chassis. The locking assembly includes a lock configured to be secured to a vertical rail of the chassis. The lock further is configured to prevent the electronic module from being slidably installed into and removed from its respective mounting slot and to prevent a latch of the electronic module from being opened when the electronic module is secured in place within the chassis of the rack enclosure. The locking assembly further includes a key configured to enable the lock to be removed from the chassis thereby enabling the installation and removal of the electronic module from the chassis.

Abstract: An air containment system is configured to span an aisle defined by rows of racks. The air containment system includes a frame structure having two end frames provided at respective ends of the air containment system, and at least two horizontal beams, one for each side of the air containment system, releasably secured to the end frames. The frame structure is adjustable to achieve a desired height, length and width as required for a particular application of the air containment system. A kit providing an air containment system is further disclosed.

Abstract: An aisle containment roof system includes a frame configured to be supported by two rows of racks or by the one row of racks and a wall or by a dedicated frame structure independent of the two rows of racks. The aisle containment roof system further includes a fixed perforated panel fixedly secured to the frame. The fixed perforated panel includes a pattern of openings formed therein. The aisle containment roof system further includes a movable perforated panel movably secured to the frame. The movable perforated panel has a pattern of openings corresponding to the pattern of openings of the fixed perforated panel. The aisle containment roof system further includes a mechanism configured to move the movable perforated panel relative to the fixed perforated panel to align the openings of the movable perforated panel to the openings of the fixed perforated panel.

Abstract: A power distribution unit disclosed herein includes a plurality of power outlets arranged in adjacent columns, the first and the second terminals of the power outlets in a first column formed along a first line, the first and the second terminals of the power outlets in a second column formed along a second line, ground terminals of the power outlets in the first column formed along a third line, and ground terminals of the power outlets of the second column formed along a fourth line, wherein the first line, the second line, the third line, and the fourth line are arranged in parallel, and wherein the plurality of power outlets are arranged in one of an arrangement in which the third and fourth lines are positioned between the first and second lines, and an arrangement in which the first and second lines are positioned between the third and fourth lines.

Abstract: A locking assembly is provided for securing an electronic module to a chassis of a rack enclosure within a mounting slot of the chassis. The locking assembly includes a lock configured to be secured to a vertical rail of the chassis. The lock further is configured to prevent the electronic module from being slidably installed into and removed from its respective mounting slot and to prevent a latch of the electronic module from being opened when the electronic module is secured in place within the chassis of the rack enclosure. The locking assembly further includes a key configured to enable the lock to be removed from the chassis thereby enabling the installation and removal of the electronic module from the chassis.

Abstract: A power distribution unit disclosed herein includes a plurality of power outlets arranged in adjacent columns, the first and the second terminals of the power outlets in a first column formed along a first line, the first and the second terminals of the power outlets in a second column formed along a second line, ground terminals of the power outlets in the first column formed along a third line, and ground terminals of the power outlets of the second column formed along a fourth line, wherein the first line, the second line, the third line, and the fourth line are arranged in parallel, and wherein the plurality of power outlets are arranged in one of an arrangement in which the third and fourth lines are positioned between the first and second lines, and an arrangement in which the first and second lines are positioned between the third and fourth lines.

Abstract: A power distribution unit disclosed herein includes a plurality of power outlets arranged in adjacent columns, the first and the second terminals of the power outlets in a first column formed along a first line, the first and the second terminals of the power outlets in a second column formed along a second line, ground terminals of the power outlets in the first column formed along a third line, and ground terminals of the power outlets of the second column formed along a fourth line, wherein the first line, the second line, the third line, and the fourth line are arranged in parallel, and wherein the plurality of power outlets are arranged in one of an arrangement in which the third and fourth lines are positioned between the first and second lines, and an arrangement in which the first and second lines are positioned between the third and fourth lines.

Abstract: An electrical ganged-outlet apparatus includes a plurality of electrical outlets molded together as a unitary outlet body having a front surface and a back surface. Each of the electrical outlets has an aperture extending through the front surface, a peripheral wall and a sidewall opposing the peripheral wall, a shoulder adjacent to the front surface of the unitary outlet body and the sidewall of the electrical outlet, and an opening molded in the sidewall adjacent to the shoulder and in communication with the aperture. The shoulder is constructed and arranged to engage a latching member attached to the electrical inlet connector when the electrical inlet connector is inserted into the aperture. The opening in the sidewall extends from the shoulder through the back surface, and is constructed and arranged to receive the latching member to retain the electrical inlet connector within the aperture.

Abstract: An electrical ganged-outlet apparatus includes a unitary outlet body including a plurality of electrical outlets and a back surface. Each of the electrical outlets has at least a first and a second receptacle contact element, and a line terminal. The line terminal is electrically connected to the first receptacle contact element and extends from the back surface. The outlet body has at least one neutral bus bar disposed against the back surface, and the neutral bus bar is electrically connected to the second receptacle contact element.

Abstract: An electrical ganged-outlet apparatus includes a plurality of electrical outlets molded together as a unitary outlet body having a front surface and a back surface. Each of the electrical outlets has an aperture extending through the front surface, a peripheral wall and a sidewall opposing the peripheral wall, a shoulder adjacent to the front surface of the unitary outlet body and the sidewall of the electrical outlet, and an opening molded in the sidewall adjacent to the shoulder and in communication with the aperture. The shoulder is constructed and arranged to engage a latching member attached to the electrical inlet connector when the electrical inlet connector is inserted into the aperture. The opening in the sidewall extends from the shoulder through the back surface, and is constructed and arranged to receive the latching member to retain the electrical inlet connector within the aperture.

Abstract: An electrical ganged-outlet apparatus includes a unitary outlet body including a plurality of electrical outlets and a back surface. Each of the electrical outlets has at least a first and a second receptacle contact element, and a line terminal. The line terminal is electrically connected to the first receptacle contact element and extends from the back surface. The outlet body has at least one neutral bus bar disposed against the back surface, and the neutral bus bar is electrically connected to the second receptacle contact element.

Abstract: A power distribution unit disclosed herein includes a plurality of power outlets arranged in adjacent columns, the first and the second terminals of the power outlets in a first column formed along a first line, the first and the second terminals of the power outlets in a second column formed along a second line, ground terminals of the power outlets in the first column formed along a third line, and ground terminals of the power outlets of the second column formed along a fourth line, wherein the first line, the second line, the third line, and the fourth line are arranged in parallel, and wherein the plurality of power outlets are arranged in one of an arrangement in which the third and fourth lines are positioned between the first and second lines, and an arrangement in which the first and second lines are positioned between the third and fourth lines.