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A power sub-frame is provided for a system unit. The power sub-frame has four walls defining first, second, third and fourth sides of a open, rectangular frame. A fifth side is open for receiving a plurality of power supply units for powering the system unit. A power distribution board located at a

A power sub-frame is provided for a system unit. The power sub-frame has four walls defining first, second, third and fourth sides of a open, rectangular frame. A fifth side is open for receiving a plurality of power supply units for powering the system unit. A power distribution board located at a sixth side of the frame opposite to the open side, for making electrical contact to the power supply units. The power sub-frame can be manufactured as a sub-assembly for the system unit, facilitating manufacture, testing and maintenance. The power sub-frame can be pre-assembled with power distribution logic and cabling ready to be mounted in a system unit. The system unit can, for example, be a computer system unit for rack mounting in a telecommunications application.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A power sub-frame for a system unit, the power sub-frame comprising four walls defining first, second, third and fourth sides of a frame, a fifth, open, side of the frame for receiving a plurality of power supply units for powering the system unit and a power distributi

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A power sub-frame for a system unit, the power sub-frame comprising four walls defining first, second, third and fourth sides of a frame, a fifth, open, side of the frame for receiving a plurality of power supply units for powering the system unit and a power distribution board located at a sixth side of the frame opposite to the open side for making electrical contact to the power supply units, wherein the power distribution board carries a plurality of power rails for supplying different components.