Provided is a modular datacenter having a moveable rack assembly configured to selectively provide access to rack-mounted computing devices, with access barriers selectively providing access to rack-mounted computing devices within an exposed rack or portion of a rack or device mounted thereon, safety interlocks controlling when the rack assembly moves, and space-efficient thermal management systems.

A thermal management system includes one or more heating elements positioned proximate a battery pack. A temperature sensor is configured to determine a battery temperature for the battery pack. A controller is configured to: compare the battery temperature to a desired set point, and if the battery temperature is below the desired set point, energize the one or more heating elements positioned proximate the battery pack to raise the temperature of the battery pack.

A data center rack system includes a rack housing that includes side panels and a top panel coupled to the side panels, the top and side panels defining a rack volume sized to enclose a plurality of data center server rack trays, each of the data center server rack trays configured to support a plurality of heat generating electronic devices; and a rack bottom coupled to the side panels to at least partially define the rack volume, the rack bottom including a bottom panel having a top surface coupled to the side panels and a plurality of blocks coupled to a bottom surface of the bottom panel opposite the top surface, at least one pair of the plurality of blocks defining an opening between the blocks and below the bottom surface of the bottom panel and sized to receive a lifting member of a lifting machine.

Earthquake protection system for a floating slab (1), for the conservation of the structures placed on the slab against the dynamic forces caused by earthquakes, comprising one or more vertical holding devices, arranged on the floating slab (1), and one or more side dampers (20), located on the side walls of the floating slab (1), wherein vertical holding devices are configured for the limitation and damping of the vertical movement of the floating slab and wherein the side dampers (20) are configured to limit and damp the movement of the floating slab (1) in the horizontal direction. The invention also comprises a protection method against earthquakes for protecting that which is arranged on the floating slabs.

A modular data center (MDC) has information technology (IT) component(s) positioned within an interior enclosure of a volumetric container of the MDC. An in-band communication network connection is between the IT component(s) and a data center external to the MDC. A security system includes a controller that is communicatively coupled to the IT component(s) and the in-band communication network connection. The controller executes a security platform application that enables the MDC to secure the IT component(s). The controller monitors the in-band communication network connection for a loss in communication that can be indicative of a preparatory act by an unauthorized person to compromise the IT component(s) or access computing workload and/or data. In response to determining that the in-band communication network connection is not operable, the controller autonomously secures the IT component(s), computing workload, and data by removing a locking key of a storage device to encrypt storage media.

A self-actuating device and method for facilitating preventing product tip over are provided. The self-actuating device includes an anti-tip mechanism associated with a product to facilitate preventing tip over of the product when in an extended state. Further, the self-actuating device includes an actuator associated with the product. The actuator is configured and operatively coupled to automatically switch the anti-tip mechanism from a retracted state to the extended state based on the actuator detecting a tilt of a specified tilt angle.

In some examples, a modular server includes an auxiliary power source and an auxiliary power system. The auxiliary power system includes a battery terminal to electrically couple to the auxiliary power source. The auxiliary power system further includes power terminals. Each power terminal is electrically coupled to a respective resource received within a modular server enclosure. The auxiliary power system further includes a power circuitry electrically coupled to the battery terminal and to each of the power terminals. The auxiliary power system also includes security circuitries. Each security circuitry corresponds to a respective resource received within a modular server enclosure. The auxiliary power source supplies power to the plurality of security circuitries.

A server rack seismic restraint includes a rear restraint assembly configured to attach to a support surface that is operable to support a data center server rack. The rear restraint assembly includes at least one lateral member positioned to receive the server rack and restrain the server rack against lateral movement based on a force applied to the server rack; and an angled bracket positioned to receive the server rack and restrain the server rack against vertical movement based on the force applied to the server rack. The server rack seismic restraint also includes a front restraint assembly configured to attach to the support surface and engage the server rack to restrain the server rack against vertical movement based on the force applied to the server rack.

A data center rack system includes a rack housing that includes side panels and a top panel coupled to the side panels, the top and side panels defining a rack volume sized to enclose a plurality of data center server rack trays, each of the data center server rack trays configured to support a plurality of heat generating electronic devices; and a rack bottom coupled to the side panels to at least partially define the rack volume, the rack bottom including a bottom panel having a top surface coupled to the side panels and a plurality of blocks coupled to a bottom surface of the bottom panel opposite the top surface, at least one pair of the plurality of blocks defining an opening between the blocks and below the bottom surface of the bottom panel and sized to receive a lifting member of a lifting machine.

A data centre comprises a plurality of sections assembled together to define a unitary structure such that there exists at least one personnel area that spans at least two sections; wherein the sections comprise a first section with which there is associated a first service-carrying chassis and a second section with which there is associated a second service-carrying chassis, each of the first and second service-carrying chassis comprising a frame onto which is mounted components of at least two different services; the first and second chassis are connected to each other by means of a junction between the first and second chassis; and the first and second sections each include a ceiling and the first service carrying chassis is mounted on the ceiling of the first section and the second service carrying chassis is mounted on the ceiling of the second section.