Hewlett-packard Development Company, L.P.

Compaq Computer Corporation, Inc.

Kenneth R Baker

Kelsey R Walker

The preferred embodiment comprises a rack with frames that facilitates easy installation of rack mount servers. Each frame consolidates the individual power receptacles into a single line cord by offering individual power control over each installed server. Each frame further consolidates the individual K/V/M connections into a concentrator switch embedded in the frame itself. This presents the user with a single K/V/M connection that is switchable between the installed servers via a user interface. Also included is a USB hub connecting all servers to a common USB interface. Alternatively, network, serial, and parallel ports can also be included.

Multi-server, quick swap rack frame wih consolidated power distribution, integrated keyboard/video/mouse concentrator and, USB hub

A power distribution system, for use in computer systems and switchable to distribute uninterruptable power received from either of a first or a second power supply, includes a first and a second power input receptacle each being connected to the first and second power supplies respectively. A switch is connected to both the first and the second power input receptacles and is for switching between power received at the first power input receptacle from the first power supply and power received at the second input power receptacle from the second power supply. Two outputs, each with multiple outlet connectors, are connected to the switch and are used for distributing and outputting the power received from either of the first or second power supplies.

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Houston, TX, United States of America

Kenneth R Baker