Reconfigurable server and server rack with same

a server rack and reconfigurable technology, applied in the field of data centers, can solve the problem that the server does not provide the performance possible, and achieve the effect of improving connectivity, increasing bandwidth, and more direct connections

Active Publication Date: 2022-11-10
MOLEX INC
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This configuration significantly increases bandwidth between the processor array and the near-memory module, enabling higher data transfer rates and improved server performance by minimizing latency and power consumption.

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Because of the SATA connection the bandwidth is relatively limited to each SSD and therefore the server does not provide the performance possible for tasks where more bandwidth to the near-memory would be beneficial.

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[0027]The detailed description that follows describes exemplary embodiments and the features disclosed are not intended to be limited to the expressly disclosed combination(s). Therefore, unless otherwise noted, features disclosed herein may be combined together to form additional combinations that were not otherwise shown for purposes of brevity.

[0028]As can be appreciated from the Figs., one of the benefits of the disclosed system is a reduction in components and translations between protocols compared to the prior art. The design illustrated in FIG. 2, for example, has PCIe channels that are converted to a SAS / SATA protocol and then uses an expander board to connect to the array of solid state drives (SSDs). In comparison, the depicted system has an efficient and direct OpenCAPI channel between a processor and a PLD and then uses Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) channels between the PLD and the near-memory module. PCIe channels are well known high performance chan...

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A reconfigurable server includes improved bandwidth connection to adjacent servers and allows for improved access to near-memory storage and for an improved ability to provision resources for an adjacent server. The server includes processor array and a near-memory accelerator module that includes near-memory and the near-memory accelerator module helps provide sufficient bandwidth between the processor array and near-memory. A hardware plane module can be used to provide additional bandwidth and interconnectivity between adjacent servers and / or adjacent switches.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 16 / 610,922, filed Nov. 5, 2019, now U.S. Pat. No. ______, which claims priority to PCT Application No. PCT / US18 / 32652, filed on May 15, 2018, all of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety and which further claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 506,374, filed May 15, 2017.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]This disclosure relates to the field of data centers, more specifically to features that can be used in a server to improve performance.DESCRIPTION OF RELATED ART[0003]Server racks are common place in data centers. In order for the data center to function effectively, some type of consistent architecture is desirable. One typical configuration is known as the leaf-spine topology. In such a configuration a switch communicates to all the servers in the same rack with passive cables and the rack is considered a leaf. The switch communicates with a data center “spine” via optic...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G06F13/42G06F13/38G06F13/40
CPCG06F13/4243G06F13/385G06F13/4068G06F13/423G06F2213/0026G06F15/16G06F15/76G06F13/1668G06F13/4027G06F13/4282H04Q1/04
InventorPANELLA, AUGUSTOCANTLE, ALLANMATYKA, RAYCOMISH, JR., JOHN W.
OwnerMOLEX INC