Server platform with integrated power supply
A server platform with integrated power supply including a cubby chassis having one or more partitions defining a plurality of sled positions each configured to receive a server sled. A power supply unit is positioned in the cubby chassis and transversely oriented with respect to the one or more partitions. A power supply harness extends between the power supply unit and each of the plurality of sled positions. Therefore, the server platform can be easily connected to a power source without being mounted in a rack, thereby facilitating bench top testing of a server or servers mounted in the cubby chassis.
1. A server system, comprising:
a cubby chassis including one or more partitions defining a plurality of sled positions;
at least one server sled located in a corresponding one of the plurality of sled positions;
a power supply unit positioned in the cubby chassis and transversely oriented with respect to the one or more partitions;
a power supply harness extending between the power supply unit and each of the plurality of sled positions to supply power to the at least one server sled;
a plurality of cubby connectors, each corresponding to one of the plurality of sled positions; and
a support bracket mounted to the cubby chassis supporting the power supply unit above the cubby connectors.
2. The server system of claim 1 , wherein the power supply unit extends through an opening of a sidewall of the cubby chassis.
3. The server system of claim 2 , wherein the support bracket is mounted adjacent the opening of the sidewall of the cubby chassis.
4. The server system of claim 1 , wherein the support bracket comprises:
a support surface; and
guide tabs configured to position the power supply unit on the support surface.
5. The server system of claim 1 , wherein the cubby chassis includes a top panel, a bottom panel, and a pair of sidewalls.
6. The server system of claim 1 , wherein:
the plurality of cubby connectors are connected to the power supply unit; and
the at least one server sled includes a sled connector mated with a corresponding one of the plurality of cubby connectors.
7. The server system of claim 1 , wherein the cubby chassis is configured for mounting in a component rack.
8. A server platform, comprising:
a cubby chassis including one or more partitions defining a plurality of sled positions each configured to receive a server sled;
a power supply unit positioned in the cubby chassis and transversely oriented with respect to the one or more partitions;
a power supply harness extending between the power supply unit and each of the plurality of sled positions;
a plurality of cubby connectors, each corresponding to one of the plurality of sled positions; and
a support bracket mounted to the cubby chassis supporting the power supply unit above the cubby connectors.
9. The server platform of claim 8 , wherein the power supply unit extends through an opening of a sidewall of the cubby chassis.
10. The server platform of claim 9 , wherein the support bracket is mounted adjacent the opening of the sidewall of the cubby chassis.
11. The server platform of claim 8 , wherein the support bracket comprises:
a support surface; and
guide tabs configured to position the power supply unit on the support surface.
12. The server platform of claim 8 , wherein the cubby chassis includes a top panel, a bottom panel, and a pair of sidewalls.
13. The server platform of claim 8 , wherein the plurality of cubby connectors are connected to the power supply unit.
14. The server platform of claim 8 , wherein the cubby chassis is configured for mounting in a component rack.
15. A method for converting a rack powered server platform to include an integrated power supply unit, the server platform including a cubby chassis having one or more partitions defining a plurality of sled positions and at least one server sled located in a corresponding one of the plurality of sled positions, the method comprising:
removing an existing power input connector and an existing cable assembly from the cubby chassis;
modifying a sidewall of the cubby chassis to include a power supply access opening;
mounting a support bracket in the cubby chassis adjacent the power supply access opening;
mounting a power supply unit to the support bracket such that power supply unit is positioned in the cubby chassis and transversely oriented with respect to the one or more partitions; and
connecting a power supply harness to the power supply unit, wherein:
the power supply harness extends between the power supply unit and each of the plurality of sled positions to supply power to the at least one server sled;
the power supply harness includes a plurality of cubby connectors, each corresponding to one of the plurality of sled positions; and
the support bracket supports the power supply unit above the cubby connectors.
16. The method of claim 15 , wherein modifying the sidewall of the cubby chassis includes cutting the sidewall.
17. The method of claim 15 , further comprising positioning each cubby connector adjacent a corresponding one of the plurality of sled positions.
18. The method of claim 15 , further comprising extending at least a portion of the power supply unit through the power supply access opening.