Liquid cooling cabinet and structural layout method thereof

Abstract

The application relates to the field of liquid cooling cabinets, and provides a liquid cooling cabinet and a structural layout method thereof. The liquid cooling cabinet comprises a cabinet frame and at least one connecting module; the connecting module comprises a horizontal plate and at least one functional plate; the horizontal plate is provided with a plurality of horizontal plate connecting positions, and the functional plate is connected to any horizontal plate connecting position of the corresponding horizontal plate; the functional plate interface is in alignment and communication with the corresponding functional interface of a server in the cabinet frame; and / or the functional plate is vertically provided with a plurality of functional plate connecting positions, and the horizontal plate is connected to any functional plate connecting position; and the functional plate interface is in alignment and communication with the corresponding functional interface of the server in the cabinet frame. The liquid cooling cabinet and the structural layout method thereof can control the horizontal and / or vertical movement of the functional plate, align and communicate the functional plate interface on the functional plate with the corresponding functional interface of the server, and improve the compatibility of the liquid cooling cabinet and the server.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of liquid-cooled cabinet technology, specifically to a liquid-cooled cabinet and its structural layout method. Background Technology

[0002] With increasingly stringent national requirements for data center energy consumption and the continuous growth in server and chip power consumption, liquid cooling has a broader application prospect in data centers, and cold plate liquid cooling is one of the main directions of liquid cooling technology.

[0003] Cold plate liquid cooling removes heat from servers by adding cold plates to the main heat-generating components. Compared to traditional air-cooled servers, cold plate liquid-cooled servers require certain modifications, such as adding cold plates and reserving interfaces. The connection between the cold plate liquid-cooled server and the liquid-cooled cabinet mainly includes three types of functional interfaces: liquid inlet and outlet interfaces for cooling, power interface for power supply, and communication interface for network connection. Specifically, the liquid inlet interfaces of the liquid-cooled server and the liquid-cooled cabinet are connected via quick-connect couplings, as are the liquid outlet interfaces. The power interfaces of the liquid-cooled server and the liquid-cooled cabinet are connected via power distribution sockets or copper busbars, and the communication interfaces of the liquid-cooled server and the liquid-cooled cabinet are connected via fiber optic cables or high-speed connectors.

[0004] Regarding the structure of liquid-cooled cabinets and liquid-cooled servers, since there is currently no unified standard for liquid-cooled cabinets and liquid-cooled servers, liquid-cooled cabinets and liquid-cooled servers from different manufacturers are incompatible with each other. This is mainly reflected in the mismatch in the positions of the corresponding functional interfaces of the liquid-cooled cabinets and liquid-cooled servers, resulting in the inability to align and connect the corresponding functional interfaces. In other words, a single liquid-cooled cabinet can only be adapted to a specific model of liquid-cooled server. If other models of liquid-cooled servers are required, the liquid-cooled servers need to be customized without changing the structure of the liquid-cooled cabinet. If the structure of the liquid-cooled server remains unchanged, a new liquid-cooled cabinet that meets the requirements needs to be replaced. This brings many obstacles to the application of liquid-cooled cabinets and liquid-cooled servers. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a liquid-cooled cabinet and its structural layout method to solve the technical problem that the positions of the corresponding functional interfaces of liquid-cooled cabinets and liquid-cooled servers from various manufacturers are not corresponding, resulting in the inability to align and connect the corresponding functional interfaces and poor compatibility between liquid-cooled cabinets and liquid-cooled servers.

[0006] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a liquid-cooled cabinet, comprising:

[0007] Rack frame and at least one connection module;

[0008] The connection module includes a horizontal plate and at least one functional plate, the functional plate being vertically connected to the horizontal plate, and the horizontal plate being horizontally connected to the side of the cabinet frame.

[0009] The function board is provided with multiple function board interfaces;

[0010] The horizontal plate is provided with multiple horizontal plate connection positions, and the functional board is connected to any of the horizontal plate connection positions of the corresponding horizontal plate. The interface of the functional board is aligned and connected with the corresponding functional interface of the server in the rack frame; and / or

[0011] The function board is vertically provided with multiple function board connection positions, and the horizontal plate is connected to any of the function board connection positions. The function board interface is aligned and connected with the corresponding function interface of the server in the rack frame.

[0012] In one embodiment, the horizontal plate connection position is a first positioning hole, and the functional board is connected to the corresponding first positioning hole.

[0013] In one embodiment, the cross plate is provided with a slide rail, the functional plate is adapted to move along the slide rail, and the slide rail is provided with a plurality of cross plate connection positions.

[0014] In one embodiment, the function board connection position is a second positioning hole, and the horizontal plate is connected to the corresponding second positioning hole.

[0015] In one embodiment, it further includes: a fastener and a fixing bolt;

[0016] The fastener includes a fastener frame and a fastener rear seat, the fastener rear seat being connected between the fastener frame and the cross plate;

[0017] The fastener frame is provided with a through hole, the functional plate passes through the fastener frame, and the fixing bolt passes through the through hole to press the functional plate and the fastener frame together. The pressing part between the functional plate and the fastener frame is the connection position of the functional plate.

[0018] In one embodiment, functional boards with the same function in any two connection modules are interconnected, and the layout of each functional board in at least one connection module is different from the layout of each functional board in the other connection modules.

[0019] In one embodiment, the functional board is a liquid inlet board, a liquid outlet board, a power supply board, or a communication board.

[0020] In one embodiment, it further includes: a power supply module;

[0021] The power module is connected to the power supply board so that the power module supplies power to the server through the mutually aligned power supply board interfaces and the corresponding functional interfaces of the server in the rack frame.

[0022] In one embodiment, it further includes: a switch module;

[0023] The switch module is connected to the communication main board so that the switch module can communicate with the server through the mutually aligned communication main board interfaces and the corresponding functional interfaces of the server in the rack frame.

[0024] In one embodiment, it further includes: a detection switch;

[0025] The detection switch is located at the function board interface. The detection switch forms a series circuit with the indicator light on the server through the function board interface and the corresponding function interface of the server in the rack frame, and is used to determine whether the function board interface is connected to the corresponding function interface of the server.

[0026] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a liquid-cooled cabinet structural layout method for implementing the liquid-cooled cabinet structure described in the first aspect, comprising:

[0027] The number of connection modules and the layout of the functional boards in any of the connection modules are determined according to the type of server.

[0028] Connection modules are installed on any side of the liquid cooling cabinet according to the quantity and layout described above;

[0029] The function board in the connection module is controlled to move horizontally and / or vertically along the side, aligning and connecting the function board interface on the function board with the corresponding function interface of the server; the server is a server of the same type installed in the liquid-cooled cabinet area to which the corresponding connection module belongs.

[0030] In one embodiment, after aligning and connecting the function board interface on the function board with the corresponding function interface on the server, the process includes:

[0031] A detection switch is installed at the interface of the function board.

[0032] Connect all the detection switches in the connection module corresponding to the same server in series with the indicator lights on the server, and then connect them with electricity;

[0033] If the indicator light is on, it is determined that the function board interface corresponding to the detection switch is connected to the corresponding function interface of the server.

[0034] If the indicator light is off, it indicates that the function board interface corresponding to the detection switch is not connected to the corresponding function interface of the server.

[0035] Thirdly, embodiments of this application provide an electronic device, including a processor and a memory storing a computer program, wherein the processor executes the program to implement the steps of the liquid-cooled cabinet structure layout method described in the second aspect.

[0036] Fourthly, embodiments of this application provide a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, including a computer program, which, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the liquid-cooled cabinet structure layout method described in the second aspect.

[0037] The liquid-cooled cabinet provided in this application includes a cabinet frame and at least one connection module. The connection module includes a horizontal plate and at least one functional plate. The functional plate is vertically connected to the horizontal plate, and the horizontal plate is horizontally connected to the side of the cabinet frame. The functional plate is provided with multiple functional plate interfaces, and the horizontal plate is provided with multiple horizontal plate connection positions. The functional plate is connected to any horizontal plate connection position of the corresponding horizontal plate. The functional plate interfaces are aligned and connected with the corresponding functional interfaces of the server in the cabinet frame. And / or, the functional plate is vertically provided with multiple functional plate connection positions, and the horizontal plate is connected to any functional plate connection position. The functional plate interfaces are aligned and connected with the corresponding functional interfaces of the server in the cabinet frame. Because the function board is perpendicularly connected to the horizontal plate, and the horizontal plate has multiple connection points, the function board can be connected to any one of these connection points. Therefore, by controlling the function board to adjust and change its connection point with the horizontal plate, the function board can be moved horizontally along the side of the rack frame. This allows for horizontal adjustment of the function board interface relative to the corresponding server interface, aligning and connecting the function board interface with the server's corresponding interface. Alternatively, because the function board is perpendicularly connected to the horizontal plate, and the function board has multiple vertical connection points, the horizontal plate can be connected to any one of these connection points. Therefore, by controlling the function board to adjust and change its connection point with the horizontal plate, the function board can be moved horizontally along the side of the rack frame. The function board can be moved to adjust its position relative to the corresponding server function interface in the vertical direction, aligning and connecting the function board interface with the server's corresponding function interface. Alternatively, since the function board is vertically connected to the horizontal plate, which has multiple horizontal plate connection positions, and the function board has multiple vertical function board connection positions, the horizontal plate and function board are connected through these connection positions. Therefore, by controlling the function board to adjust and change its connection positions with the horizontal plate and function board, and simultaneously controlling the function board to move horizontally and vertically along the side of the rack frame, the position of the function board interface relative to the corresponding server function interface can be adjusted in both horizontal and vertical directions, aligning and connecting the function board interface with the server's corresponding function interface. Both methods ensure that the corresponding function interface positions of different models of liquid-cooled racks and liquid-cooled servers correspond, improving the compatibility between liquid-cooled racks and liquid-cooled servers. Attached Figure Description

[0038] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0039] Figure 1 This is one of the schematic diagrams of the liquid-cooled cabinet structure provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0040] Figure 2 This is the second schematic diagram of the liquid-cooled cabinet structure provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0041] Figure 3 This is the third schematic diagram of the liquid-cooled cabinet structure provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0042] Figure 4 This is the fourth schematic diagram of the liquid-cooled cabinet structure provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0043] Figure 5 This is the fifth schematic diagram of the liquid-cooled cabinet structure provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0044] Figure 6 This is the sixth schematic diagram of the liquid-cooled cabinet structure provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0045] Figure 7 This is the seventh schematic diagram of the liquid-cooled cabinet structure provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0046] Figure 8 This is a detection circuit diagram in a liquid-cooled cabinet provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0047] Figure 9 This is one of the flowcharts illustrating the liquid-cooled cabinet structure layout method provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0048] Figure 10 This is a second schematic flowchart of the liquid-cooled cabinet structure layout method provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0049] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0050] Figure label:

[0051] 1-Rack frame; 2-Horizontal plate; 21-First positioning hole; 3-Function board; 31-Function board interface; 32-Second positioning hole; 33-Liquid inlet main board; 331-First liquid inlet main board; 332-Second liquid inlet main board; 34-Liquid outlet main board; 341-First liquid outlet main board; 342-Second liquid outlet main board; 35-Power supply main board; 351-First power supply main board; 352-Second power supply main board; 36-Communication main board; 361-First communication main board; 362-Second communication main board; 4-First connection module; 5-Second connection module; 6-Server; 7-Pulley; 8-Fixing frame; 9-Fixing rear seat; 10-Through hole; 11-Fixing bolt; 12-Power module; 13-Switch module; 14-Detection switch; 15-Indicator light; 16-Reserved space. Detailed Implementation

[0052] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0053] Figure 1 This is one of the schematic diagrams of the liquid-cooled cabinet structure provided in the embodiments of this application. (Refer to...) Figure 1 This application provides a liquid-cooled cabinet, which may include: a cabinet frame 1 and at least one connection module;

[0054] The connection module includes a horizontal plate 2 and at least one functional plate 3. The functional plate 3 is vertically connected to the horizontal plate 2, and the horizontal plate 2 is horizontally connected to the side of the cabinet frame 1.

[0055] Function board 3 is provided with multiple function board interfaces 31;

[0056] The horizontal plate 2 is provided with multiple horizontal plate connection positions, and the function board 3 is connected to any horizontal plate connection position of the corresponding horizontal plate 2. The function board interface 31 is aligned and connected with the corresponding function interface of the server 6 in the rack frame 1; and / or

[0057] The function board 3 is vertically arranged with multiple function board connection positions, and the horizontal plate 2 is connected to any function board connection position. The function board interface 31 is aligned and connected with the corresponding function interface of the server 6 in the rack frame 1.

[0058] In this configuration, the function board 3 is vertically connected to the horizontal plate 2, and the horizontal plate 2 is horizontally connected to the side of the cabinet frame 1. That is, the function board 3 is vertically connected to both horizontal plates 2 in the same connection module. These two horizontal plates 2 are horizontally parallel to each other and connected to the side of the cabinet frame 1. Each function board 3 is used to communicate with the server 6 and provide the corresponding function to the server 6.

[0059] The multiple function board interfaces 31 provided on the function board 3 can be arranged horizontally or vertically on the function board 3, or in any other arrangement. No limitation is made here. In this embodiment, the multiple function board interfaces 31 are arranged vertically.

[0060] The horizontal plate 2 is provided with multiple horizontal plate connection positions, and the function board 3 is connected to any of the horizontal plate connection positions of the corresponding horizontal plate 2. That is, by controlling the function board 3 to connect with different horizontal plate connection positions, the horizontal position of the function board 3 on the side of the rack frame 1 can be changed, thereby adjusting the horizontal relative position of the function board interface 31 and the corresponding function interface of the server 6.

[0061] The function board 3 is vertically provided with multiple function board connection positions, and the horizontal plate 2 is connected to any of the function board connection positions. That is, by controlling the connection of different function board connection positions with the horizontal plate 2, the vertical position of the function board 3 on the side of the rack frame 1 can be changed, thereby adjusting the vertical relative position between the function board interface 31 and the corresponding function interface of the server 6.

[0062] It can also control the connection of different function board connection positions and different horizontal plate connection positions, and at the same time change the horizontal and vertical positions of function board 3 on the side of the rack frame 1, thereby adjusting the horizontal and vertical relative positions of function board interface 31 and the corresponding function interface of server 6.

[0063] Functional board 3 is equipped with functional conduits or functional lines. When functional media is input into functional board 3, or when a functional module is connected to functional board 3, the functional media can flow through the functional conduits in functional board 3 to the functional board interface 31 on functional board 3, and then be delivered to server 6 through the corresponding functional interface of server 6. The functional module can provide corresponding functions to functional board 3 through the functional lines in functional board 3, and functional board 3 can then provide corresponding functions to server through functional board interface 31 and the corresponding functional interface of server 6.

[0064] The liquid-cooled cabinet provided in this embodiment includes a cabinet frame and at least one connection module. The connection module includes a horizontal plate and at least one functional plate. The functional plate is vertically connected to the horizontal plate, and the horizontal plate is horizontally connected to the side of the cabinet frame. The functional plate is provided with multiple functional plate interfaces, and the horizontal plate is provided with multiple horizontal plate connection positions. The functional plate is connected to any horizontal plate connection position of the corresponding horizontal plate. The functional plate interfaces are aligned and connected with the corresponding functional interfaces of the server in the cabinet frame. And / or, the functional plate is vertically provided with multiple functional plate connection positions, and the horizontal plate is connected to any functional plate connection position. The functional plate interfaces are aligned and connected with the corresponding functional interfaces of the server in the cabinet frame. Because the function board is perpendicularly connected to the horizontal plate, and the horizontal plate has multiple connection points, the function board can be connected to any one of these connection points. Therefore, by controlling the function board to adjust and change its connection point with the horizontal plate, the function board can be moved horizontally along the side of the rack frame. This allows for horizontal adjustment of the function board interface relative to the corresponding server interface, aligning and connecting the function board interface with the server's corresponding interface. Alternatively, because the function board is perpendicularly connected to the horizontal plate, and the function board has multiple vertical connection points, the horizontal plate can be connected to any one of these connection points. Therefore, by controlling the function board to adjust and change its connection point with the horizontal plate, the function board can be moved horizontally along the side of the rack frame. The function board can be moved to adjust its position relative to the corresponding server function interface in the vertical direction, aligning and connecting the function board interface with the server's corresponding function interface. Alternatively, since the function board is vertically connected to the horizontal plate, which has multiple horizontal plate connection positions, and the function board has multiple vertical function board connection positions, the horizontal plate and function board are connected through these connection positions. Therefore, by controlling the function board to adjust and change its connection positions with the horizontal plate and function board, and simultaneously controlling the function board to move horizontally and vertically along the side of the rack frame, the position of the function board interface relative to the corresponding server function interface can be adjusted in both horizontal and vertical directions, aligning and connecting the function board interface with the server's corresponding function interface. Both methods ensure that the corresponding function interface positions of different models of liquid-cooled racks and liquid-cooled servers correspond, improving the compatibility between liquid-cooled racks and liquid-cooled servers.

[0065] Reference Figure 1 In one embodiment, the horizontal plate connection position is the first positioning hole 21, and the function board 3 is connected to the corresponding first positioning hole 21.

[0066] In this embodiment, both horizontal plates 2 in the same connection module are provided with multiple first positioning holes 21. The two ends of the function board 3 are respectively connected to the corresponding first positioning holes 21 of the two horizontal plates 2. If the function board interface 31 on the function board 3 does not correspond to the corresponding function interface of the server 6, the horizontal relative position of the function board interface 31 on the function board 3 and the corresponding function interface of the server 6 can be adjusted by connecting the function board 3 to other corresponding first positioning holes 21 of the two horizontal plates 2, so that the function board interface 31 on the function board 3 and the corresponding function interface of the server 6 are connected.

[0067] Furthermore, redundant length can be designed for the function board 3. When adjusting the position of the function board 3, one end of the function board 3 can be kept fixed, and only the first positioning hole 21 connected to the horizontal plate 2 at the other end can be replaced, so that the function board 3 can be tilted clockwise or counterclockwise. At this time, the horizontal and vertical positions of the function board interface 31 on the function board 3 will change, and the position adjustment relative to the corresponding function interface of the server 6 can be realized in the horizontal and vertical directions, so that the function board interface 31 on the function board 3 is connected to the corresponding function interface of the server 6.

[0068] This embodiment, by setting positioning holes on the horizontal plate, allows the function board to be connected to different positioning holes, enabling the function board to move horizontally along the side of the cabinet frame. This ensures that the function board interface on the function board is connected to the corresponding function interface of the server, improving the compatibility between the liquid-cooled cabinet and the liquid-cooled server.

[0069] Figure 2 This is the second schematic diagram of the liquid-cooled cabinet structure provided in the embodiments of this application. (Refer to...) Figures 1-2 In one embodiment, the horizontal plate 2 is provided with a slide rail, and the functional plate 3 is adapted to move along the slide rail. The slide rail is provided with multiple horizontal plate connection positions.

[0070] The slide rail can be set on the opposite sides of the two horizontal plates 2 in any connection module, and the two ends of the function plate 3 are slidably connected to the slide rail of the corresponding horizontal plate 2.

[0071] In this embodiment, slide rails are provided on opposite sides of the two horizontal plates 2 in the same connection module, and the two ends of the function plate 3 are respectively embedded in the slide rails of the two horizontal plates 2, so that the function plate 3 can slide along the slide rails and realize horizontal movement along the side of the cabinet frame 1.

[0072] The function board 3 can slide along the slide rail by setting pulleys or sliders that match the slide rail at both ends, or by polishing both ends smooth. In this embodiment, pulleys 7 that match the slide rail are set at both ends of the function board 3, so that the function board 3 can slide along the slide rail, thereby changing the horizontal connection position of the function board 3 and the horizontal plate 2, so as to adjust the horizontal relative position of the function board interface 31 on the function board 3 and the corresponding function interface of the server 6, so that the function board interface 31 on the function board 3 and the corresponding function interface of the server 6 are connected.

[0073] In addition, after the function board 3 is moved to the preset position, the sliding part of the function board 3 can be locked by means of buckles or the like to fix the function board 3.

[0074] This embodiment improves the compatibility between liquid-cooled cabinets and liquid-cooled servers by setting slide rails on the horizontal plate and controlling the function board to slide in the slide rails.

[0075] Figure 3 This is the third schematic diagram of the liquid-cooled cabinet structure provided in the embodiments of this application; see reference. Figures 1 to 3 In one embodiment, the function board connection position is the second positioning hole 32, and the horizontal plate 2 is connected to the corresponding second positioning hole 32.

[0076] In this embodiment, multiple second positioning holes 32 are provided at both ends of the function board 3 in the same connection module. Two horizontal plates 2 are respectively connected to the second positioning holes 32 at both ends of the function board 3. If the function board interface 31 on the function board 3 does not correspond to the corresponding function interface of the server 6, the vertical relative position of the function board interface 31 on the function board 3 and the corresponding function interface of the server 6 can be adjusted by connecting the two horizontal plates 2 to other second positioning holes 32 on the function board 3, so that the function board interface 31 on the function board 3 and the corresponding function interface of the server 6 are connected.

[0077] This embodiment, by setting positioning holes on the function board, allows the function board to move vertically along the side of the cabinet frame by controlling the horizontal plate to connect different positioning holes. This enables the function board interface on the function board to connect with the corresponding function interface position of the server, thereby improving the compatibility between the liquid-cooled cabinet and the liquid-cooled server.

[0078] Figure 4 This is the fourth schematic diagram of the liquid-cooled cabinet structure provided in the embodiments of this application. The perspective of this diagram is relative. Figure 3 A top-down view from a specific perspective; reference Figures 1-2 ,as well as Figure 4 In one embodiment, the liquid-cooled cabinet may further include fasteners and fixing bolts 11;

[0079] The fastener includes a fastener frame 8 and a fastener rear seat 9, with the fastener rear seat 9 connected between the fastener frame 8 and the cross plate 2;

[0080] The fastener frame 8 is provided with a through hole 10, the functional plate 3 is inserted into the fastener frame 8, and the fixing bolt 11 is inserted into the through hole 10 to press and fix the functional plate 3 and the fastener frame 8. The pressing part between the functional plate 3 and the fastener frame 8 is the functional plate connection position.

[0081] The length of the function board 3 has a certain redundancy relative to the vertical length between the two horizontal plates 2 in the same connecting module, so as to avoid the situation where one end cannot be connected to the horizontal plate 2 when moving vertically. The fixing frame 8 can be a cube, cylinder or other shape with a hollow center, which is not limited here, as long as it can be fitted onto the function board 3. When the fixing bolt 11 is loosened, the function board 3 can be controlled to move vertically within the fixing frame 8. Then, the fixing bolt 11 is used to press and fix the fixing frame 8 and the function board 3 together, thereby changing the vertical position of the function board interface 31 on the function board 3 relative to the corresponding function interface of the server 6, so that the function board interface 31 on the function board 3 and the corresponding function interface of the server 6 are connected.

[0082] Furthermore, when multiple first positioning holes 21 are horizontally arranged on the horizontal plate 2, the fixing member rear seat 9 can be designed as a protrusion that matches the size of the first positioning holes 21, so that different first positioning holes 21 can be embedded, so that the function board 3 can be moved horizontally while satisfying the vertical movement of the function board 3, thereby achieving precise control of the position of the function board interface 31 on the function board 3 relative to the position of the corresponding function interface on the server 6.

[0083] Furthermore, when a slide rail is provided on the horizontal plate 2, the slide rail can be set on the side of the two horizontal plates 2 facing the function plate 3. At this time, the fixing part back seat 9 can be designed as a pulley, a slider, or a smooth protrusion, so that it can be embedded in the slide rail and slide horizontally. While satisfying the vertical movement of the function plate 3, it drives the function plate 3 to move horizontally, so as to achieve precise control of the position of the function plate interface 31 on the function plate 3 relative to the position of the corresponding function interface on the server 6.

[0084] This embodiment uses fasteners and bolts to connect the fastener frame and the functional board. The fastener backrest connects the fastener frame to the horizontal plate, thus connecting the horizontal plate to the functional board. When adjusting the vertical position of the functional board interface, the bolts are loosened, allowing the functional board to move vertically within the fastener frame to a preset position. The bolts are then screwed back into the through-hole to press the functional board firmly against the fastener frame. This allows the functional board to move vertically along the side of the cabinet frame, ensuring that the functional board interface aligns with the corresponding functional interface on the server, improving the compatibility between the liquid-cooled cabinet and the liquid-cooled server.

[0085] Figure 5 This is the fifth schematic diagram of the liquid-cooled cabinet structure provided in the embodiments of this application; see reference. Figures 1-5 In one embodiment, functional boards with the same function in any two connection modules are interconnected, and the layout of each functional board in at least one connection module is different from the layout of each functional board in the other connection modules.

[0086] Function board 3 can be a liquid inlet main board 33, a liquid outlet main board 34, a power supply main board 35, or a communication main board 36, or other functional main boards; no limitation is made here. Function boards with the same function in any two connection modules are interconnected, that is, the liquid inlet main boards 33, the liquid outlet main boards 34, the power supply main boards 35, and the communication main board 36 in all connection modules are interconnected, so as to facilitate unified control of various types of function boards in all modules.

[0087] The layout may vary in the number, type, or arrangement of the functional boards 3, or in other ways, which are not limited here. Since the number, type, or arrangement of the functional interfaces may differ depending on the type of server 6, multiple connection modules can be installed on the side of the rack frame 1, with each connection module corresponding to a type of server 6.

[0088] For example Figure 5In this design, two connection modules are used to correspond to two types of servers. The liquid-cooled cabinet area of ​​the first connection module 4 is used to install the first type of server, and the liquid-cooled cabinet area of ​​the second connection module 5 is used to install the second type of server. The functional interfaces on the back of the first type of server, from left to right, are a communication interface, a power interface, a liquid inlet interface, and a liquid outlet interface. Therefore, the first connection module 4 also needs to be equipped with a first communication board 361, a first power board 351, a first liquid inlet board 331, and a first liquid outlet board 341 from left to right. These boards are slidably connected to the horizontal plate 2 in the first connection module 4 via slide rails, so that the horizontal relative position of the functional board interfaces on the boards and the corresponding functional interfaces of the servers can be adjusted by horizontal movement, so that the communication board interface on the first communication board 361 is aligned with the corresponding communication interface of the server, the power board interface on the first power board 351 is aligned with the corresponding power interface of the server, the liquid inlet board interface on the first liquid inlet board 331 is aligned with the corresponding liquid inlet interface of the server, and the liquid outlet board interface on the first liquid outlet board 341 is aligned with the corresponding liquid outlet interface of the server. When more than one server is installed in the first connection module 4, there are also multiple function board interfaces on any function board. By controlling the horizontal movement of the function board, the one-to-one alignment of multiple function board interfaces with the corresponding function interfaces of multiple servers can be achieved.

[0089] Similarly, the functional interfaces on the back of the second type of server, from left to right, can be a liquid inlet interface, a liquid outlet interface, a power interface, and a communication interface. Therefore, the second connection module 5 also needs to be equipped with a second liquid inlet main board 332, a second liquid outlet main board 342, a second power supply main board 352, and a second communication main board 362 from left to right. These main boards are slidably connected to the horizontal plate 2 in the second connection module 5 via slide rails, so that the horizontal relative position of the functional board interfaces on the main boards and the corresponding functional interfaces of the server can be adjusted by horizontal movement, so that the liquid inlet main board interface on the second liquid inlet main board 332 is aligned with the corresponding liquid inlet interface of the server, the liquid outlet main board interface on the second liquid outlet main board 342 is aligned with the corresponding liquid outlet interface of the server, the power supply main board interface on the second power supply main board 352 is aligned with the corresponding power interface of the server, and the communication main board interface on the second communication main board 362 is aligned with the corresponding communication interface of the server. When more than one server is installed in the second connection module 5, there are also multiple function board interfaces on each function board. By controlling the horizontal movement of the function board, the one-to-one alignment of multiple function board interfaces with the corresponding function interfaces of multiple servers can be achieved.

[0090] In addition, the first liquid inlet board 331 and the second liquid inlet board 332 are interconnected, the first liquid outlet board 341 and the second liquid outlet board 342 are interconnected, the first power supply board 351 and the second power supply board 352 are interconnected, and the first communication board 361 and the second communication board 362 are interconnected. The corresponding boards can be interconnected via pipes, cables, wires, hoses, flexible cords, or other means; this is not limited to these methods.

[0091] With the above settings, different types of liquid-cooled servers can be installed in the first connection module 4 and the second connection module 5 respectively, and these two types of liquid-cooled servers can be uniformly controlled through interconnected function boards.

[0092] Furthermore, a liquid-cooled server can be installed in the first connection module 4, while all functional boards in the second connection module 5 are removed, and an air-cooled server is installed in the removed second connection module 5, thus enabling the simultaneous installation of liquid-cooled and air-cooled servers in the same rack.

[0093] This embodiment divides the system into connection modules, allowing for adjustments to the layout of the required functional boards for each module. This enables the placement of multiple liquid-cooled servers with different interface positions on the same rack, enhancing the flexibility of the liquid-cooled rack. It also allows for the simultaneous deployment of liquid-cooled and air-cooled servers in the same rack, further improving the compatibility between the liquid-cooled rack and the servers.

[0094] Figure 6 This is the sixth schematic diagram of the liquid-cooled cabinet structure provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0095] Figure 7 This is the seventh schematic diagram of the liquid-cooled cabinet structure provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0096] Reference Figures 1-7 In one embodiment, the number of function boards 3 in each connection module can be set according to requirements.

[0097] Figure 6 The connection module in the document only includes the communication board 36. Figure 7 The connection module includes an inlet main plate 33, an outlet main plate 34, and a power supply main plate 35, and the distance between the inlet main plate 33 and the outlet main plate 34 is increased.

[0098] Furthermore, the liquid-cooled cabinet also includes a power module 12 and a switch module 13;

[0099] The power module 12 is connected to the power supply board 35 so that the power module 12 supplies power to the server 6 through the mutually aligned power supply board interfaces and the corresponding functional interfaces of the server 6 in the rack frame 1.

[0100] The switch module 13 is connected to the communication board 36 so that the switch module 13 can communicate with the server 6 through the mutually aligned communication board interfaces and the corresponding functional interfaces of the server 6 in the rack frame 1.

[0101] The positions of the power module 12 and the switch module 13 can be set by the user. They can be placed at the top of the cabinet, or between any two connecting modules when there are multiple connecting modules.

[0102] An inlet can be provided at the bottom of the liquid inlet plate 33, and an outlet can be provided at the bottom of the liquid outlet plate 34. A reserved space 16 can be provided at the bottom of the liquid cooling cabinet. The inlet and outlet are used to connect to the heat exchange unit. The heat exchange unit can be a centralized heat exchange unit set outside the liquid cooling cabinet, or a distributed heat exchange unit integrated into the reserved space 16 inside the cabinet. The power supply plate 35 can be connected to the power module 12 through a cable. After connection, the power supply plate 35 has the ability to supply power. The communication plate 36 can be connected to the switch module 13 through a network cable. After connection, the communication plate 36 has the ability to communicate via the network.

[0103] Reference Figure 1 The liquid-cooled cabinet is used to house the cold plate liquid-cooled server and to cool, power, and communicate with the server 6. The server 6 is installed by inserting it into the cabinet from the front. On the rear side of the cabinet, various functional interfaces on the server 6 are connected to the corresponding functional board interfaces 31.

[0104] After server 6 is installed and connected in the rack, the rack cools server 6 through the inlet and outlet interfaces. The cooling medium circulation is as follows: the low-temperature cooling medium from the heat exchange unit enters the inlet plate 33 through the inlet port at the bottom of the inlet plate 33, and then enters the internal cold plate of server 6 through the inlet plate interface and the inlet interface of server 6 to cool the heat-generating components. After absorbing the heat of server 6, it becomes a high-temperature cooling medium. This high-temperature cooling medium enters the outlet plate 34 through the outlet interface and the outlet interface of server 6, and returns to the heat exchange unit for cooling, starting the next cycle.

[0105] This embodiment allows for flexible configuration of the number and type of functional boards in the connection module, as well as the power supply module and switch module in the cabinet. This enables the liquid-cooled cabinet to meet the cooling, communication, and power supply requirements of different types of servers while improving the compatibility between the server and the server.

[0106] Figure 8 This is a detection circuit diagram in a liquid-cooled cabinet provided in an embodiment of this application; see reference. Figures 1-8 In one embodiment, the liquid-cooled cabinet may also include a detection switch 14;

[0107] The detection switch 14 is located at the function board interface 31. The detection switch 14 forms a series circuit with the indicator light 15 on the server 6 through the function board interface 31 and the corresponding function interface of the server 6 in the rack frame 1, and is used to determine whether the function board interface 31 and the corresponding function interface of the server 6 are connected.

[0108] Figure 8 Each indicator light 15 is connected in series with three detection switches 14, and then in series with a power supply and a resistor to form a detection loop. Each detection loop corresponds to one server 6. Figure 8 The system includes eight servers 6, each server 6 having three functional interfaces. Corresponding to each server 6 are three different types of functional board interfaces 31. Three detection switches 14 in each detection loop are set at these three different types of functional board interfaces 31. When these three detection switches 14 are closed, the indicator light 15 on the corresponding server 6 is lit, indicating that the three functional board interfaces 31 are connected to the corresponding functional interface of the server 6, meaning that the server 6 has been correctly installed. If the indicator light on the server 6 is off, it indicates that at least one functional board interface 31 is not connected to the corresponding functional interface of the server 6, meaning that the server 6 has not been correctly installed.

[0109] In addition, since each detection circuit is connected in parallel, the detection circuits will not interfere with each other and affect the accuracy of the detection.

[0110] It should be noted that if it is only necessary to detect whether a certain function board interface 31 is connected to the corresponding function interface of the server 6, a detection switch 14 can be set only on this function board interface 31, and then the detection switch 14 is connected in series with the indicator light 15, the power supply and the resistor. Alternatively, if it is necessary to accurately determine which function board interface 31 is not connected to the corresponding function interface of the server 6 when the indicator light 15 is off, multiple detection switches 14 corresponding to the same server 6 can be connected in parallel and then connected in series with the indicator light 15, the power supply and the resistor.

[0111] This embodiment, by setting a detection switch and a detection circuit, can detect whether the interfaces of each function board are connected to the corresponding function interfaces of the server, thereby determining whether the server is installed correctly.

[0112] Figure 9 This is one of the flowcharts illustrating the liquid-cooled cabinet structure layout method provided in this application embodiment; see reference. Figure 9 This application provides a liquid-cooled cabinet structural layout method to achieve the aforementioned liquid-cooled cabinet structure, which may include:

[0113] 901. Determine the number of connection modules and the layout of the functional boards in any connection module according to the type of server;

[0114] 902. Connecting modules shall be installed on any side of the liquid-cooled cabinet according to the quantity and layout;

[0115] 903. The function board in the control connection module moves horizontally and / or vertically along this side to align and connect the function board interface on the function board with the corresponding function interface of the server.

[0116] The server is a server of the same type installed in the liquid-cooled cabinet area of ​​the corresponding connection module.

[0117] In step 901, different types of servers may have different locations, types, and quantities of functional interfaces. Therefore, the number of connection modules and the layout of functional boards in any connection module can be determined based on the type of server. For example, there are two types of servers. The first type has three interfaces on the back, namely interface A, interface B, and interface C from left to right, and the second type has four interfaces on the back, namely interface B, interface A, interface D, and interface C from left to right. In this case, two connection modules are required. These two connection modules divide the liquid-cooled cabinet into two areas. The area of ​​the first connection module is used to install the first type of server, and the area of ​​the second connection module is used to install the second type of server. The first connection module needs to have functional boards A, B, and C arranged from left to right, and the second connection module needs to have functional boards B, A, D, and C arranged from left to right.

[0118] Furthermore, the A function board in the first connection module and the A function board in the second connection module can be interconnected, the B function board in the first connection module and the B function board in the second connection module can be interconnected, and the C function board in the first connection module and the C function board in the second connection module can be interconnected.

[0119] In step 902, connection modules can be installed on the back of the cabinet frame according to the quantity and layout determined in step 901.

[0120] In step 903, the first type of server can be installed in the liquid-cooled cabinet area of ​​the first connection module, and the second type of server can be installed in the liquid-cooled cabinet area of ​​the second connection module. The A, B, and C function boards in the first connection module are controlled to move horizontally and / or vertically, thereby adjusting the horizontal relative position between the function board interfaces on the A, B, and C function boards and the corresponding A, B, and C interfaces of the server, so that the function board interfaces on the A function board are aligned and connected with the A interface of the corresponding server, the function board interfaces on the B function board are aligned and connected with the B interface of the corresponding server, and the function board interfaces on the C function board are aligned and connected with the C interface of the corresponding server. The function board control method in the second connection module is the same.

[0121] In this embodiment, connection modules and function boards in the connection modules are arranged on the back of the liquid-cooled cabinet according to the type of server. This ensures that the layout of the function boards in each module is as close as possible to the interface layout of the corresponding type of server. Then, by controlling the function boards to move horizontally and / or vertically along the back, the function board interfaces on the function boards are aligned and connected with the corresponding function interfaces of the server, thereby improving the compatibility between the liquid-cooled cabinet and the server.

[0122] Figure 10 This is the second flowchart illustrating the liquid-cooled cabinet structure layout method provided in this application embodiment; see also... Figure 8 and Figure 10 In one embodiment, after aligning and connecting the function board interface on the function board with the corresponding function interface on the server, the process may include:

[0123] 1001. Install a detection switch at the function board interface;

[0124] 1002. Connect all the detection switches in the connection module corresponding to the same server in series with the indicator lights on that server, and then power them on.

[0125] 1003. If the indicator light is on, it means that the function board interface corresponding to the detection switch is connected to the corresponding function interface of the server.

[0126] 1004. If the indicator light is off, it means that the function board interface corresponding to the detection switch is not connected to the corresponding function interface of the server.

[0127] In step 1001, a detection switch can be set on one or more function board interfaces that need to be tested; there are no restrictions here.

[0128] In step 1002, one or more detection switches corresponding to the same server are connected in series with indicator lights and powered on. Multiple detection switches can be connected in series sequentially and then in series with indicator lights. At this time, if any function board interface corresponding to the multiple detection switches is not connected to the corresponding function interface of the server, the indicator light will be off. Multiple detection switches can also be connected in parallel and then in series with indicator lights. In this case, if the indicator light is not off, it is possible to quickly locate which function board interface has a connection failure with the corresponding function interface of the server.

[0129] In steps 1003 to 1004, in this example, multiple detection switches are connected in series and then connected in series with indicator lights. Therefore, when the indicator light is on, it means that all functional interfaces of the corresponding server are connected to the functional board interface, that is, the server is installed correctly. When the indicator light is off, it means that at least one functional interface of the corresponding server is not connected to the functional board interface, that is, the server is not installed correctly.

[0130] This embodiment, by setting a detection switch and a detection circuit, can detect whether the server's various functional interfaces are connected to the corresponding functional board interfaces, thereby determining whether the server is installed correctly.

[0131] Figure 11 Example: A schematic diagram of the physical structure of an electronic device, such as... Figure 11 As shown, the electronic device may include: a processor 1110, a communication interface 1120, a memory 1130, and a communication bus 1140, wherein the processor 1110, the communication interface 1120, and the memory 1130 communicate with each other via the communication bus 1140. The processor 1110 can call a computer program in the memory 1130 to execute the steps of the liquid-cooled cabinet structure layout method, such as including:

[0132] The number of connection modules and the layout of the functional boards in any of the connection modules are determined according to the type of server.

[0133] Connection modules are installed on any side of the liquid cooling cabinet according to the quantity and layout described above;

[0134] The function board in the connection module is controlled to move horizontally and / or vertically along the side, aligning and connecting the function board interface on the function board with the corresponding function interface of the server; the server is a server of the same type installed in the liquid-cooled cabinet area to which the corresponding connection module belongs.

[0135] Furthermore, the logical instructions in the aforementioned memory 1130 can be implemented as software functional units and, when sold or used as independent products, can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of this application, in essence, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or a part of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the methods described in the various embodiments of this application. The aforementioned storage medium includes various media capable of storing program code, such as USB flash drives, portable hard drives, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disks, or optical disks.

[0136] On the other hand, this application also provides a computer program product, which includes a computer program that can be stored on a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium. When the computer program is executed by a processor, the computer can perform the steps of the liquid-cooled cabinet structure layout method provided in the above embodiments, such as including:

[0137] The number of connection modules and the layout of the functional boards in any of the connection modules are determined according to the type of server.

[0138] Connection modules are installed on any side of the liquid cooling cabinet according to the quantity and layout described above;

[0139] The function board in the connection module is controlled to move horizontally and / or vertically along the side, aligning and connecting the function board interface on the function board with the corresponding function interface of the server; the server is a server of the same type installed in the liquid-cooled cabinet area to which the corresponding connection module belongs.

[0140] On the other hand, embodiments of this application also provide a processor-readable storage medium storing a computer program for causing a processor to perform the steps of the methods provided in the above embodiments, such as including:

[0141] The number of connection modules and the layout of the functional boards in any of the connection modules are determined according to the type of server.

[0142] Connection modules are installed on any side of the liquid cooling cabinet according to the quantity and layout described above;

[0143] The function board in the connection module is controlled to move horizontally and / or vertically along the side, aligning and connecting the function board interface on the function board with the corresponding function interface of the server; the server is a server of the same type installed in the liquid-cooled cabinet area to which the corresponding connection module belongs.

[0144] The processor-readable storage medium can be any available medium or data storage device that the processor can access, including but not limited to magnetic memory (e.g., floppy disk, hard disk, magnetic tape, magneto-optical disk (MO)), optical memory (e.g., CD, DVD, BD, HVD), and semiconductor memory (e.g., ROM, EPROM, EEPROM, non-volatile memory (NAND FLASH), solid-state drive (SSD)).

[0145] Through the above description of the embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that each embodiment can be implemented by means of software plus necessary general-purpose hardware platforms, and of course, it can also be implemented by hardware. Based on this understanding, the above technical solutions, in essence or the part that contributes to the prior art, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, such as ROM / RAM, magnetic disk, optical disk, etc., and includes several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute the methods described in the various embodiments or some parts of the embodiments.

[0146] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A liquid-cooled cabinet, characterized in that, include: Rack frame and at least one connection module; The connection module includes two horizontal plates and at least one functional plate. The functional plate is perpendicularly connected to both horizontal plates, and the two horizontal plates are horizontally parallel to each other and connected to the side of the cabinet frame. The function board is provided with multiple function board interfaces; The horizontal plate is provided with multiple horizontal plate connection positions, and the functional board is connected to any of the horizontal plate connection positions of the corresponding horizontal plate. The interface of the functional board is aligned and connected to the corresponding functional interface of the server in the rack frame; the horizontal plate connection position is a first positioning hole, and the functional board is connected to the corresponding first positioning hole; and / or The function board is vertically provided with multiple function board connection positions, and the horizontal plate is connected to any of the function board connection positions. The function board interface is aligned and connected with the corresponding function interface of the server in the rack frame. The function board has redundant length. When adjusting the position of the function board, one end of the function board is kept fixed, and only the first positioning hole connected to the horizontal plate at the other end is replaced, so that the function board can be tilted clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the position relative to the corresponding function interface of the server in the horizontal and vertical directions. The functional board is equipped with functional pipes or functional lines. When a functional medium is input into the functional board, the functional medium flows through the functional pipes in the functional board to the functional board interface on the functional board, and then is delivered to the server through the corresponding functional interface of the server. Alternatively, after the functional module is connected to the functional board, the functional module provides the corresponding function to the functional board through the functional lines in the functional board, and the functional board then provides the corresponding function to the server through the functional board interface and the corresponding functional interface of the server.

2. The liquid-cooled cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The horizontal plate is provided with a slide rail, the functional plate is adapted to move along the slide rail, and the slide rail is provided with a plurality of connection positions for the horizontal plate.

3. The liquid-cooled cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The functional board connection position is the second positioning hole, and the horizontal plate is connected to the corresponding second positioning hole.

4. The liquid-cooled cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Fasteners and fixing bolts; The fastener includes a fastener frame and a fastener rear seat, the fastener rear seat being connected between the fastener frame and the cross plate; The fastener frame is provided with a through hole, the functional plate passes through the fastener frame, and the fixing bolt passes through the through hole to press the functional plate and the fastener frame together. The pressing part between the functional plate and the fastener frame is the connection position of the functional plate.

5. The liquid-cooled cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The functional boards with the same function in any two of the connection modules are interconnected, and the layout of the functional boards in at least one connection module is different from the layout of the functional boards in the other connection modules.

6. The liquid-cooled cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The functional board is a liquid inlet board, a liquid outlet board, a power supply board, or a communication board.

7. The liquid-cooled cabinet according to claim 6, characterized in that, Also includes: Power module; The power module is connected to the power supply board so that the power module supplies power to the server through the mutually aligned power supply board interfaces and the corresponding functional interfaces of the server in the rack frame.

8. The liquid-cooled cabinet according to claim 6, characterized in that, Also includes Switch module; The switch module is connected to the communication main board so that the switch module can communicate with the server through the mutually aligned communication main board interfaces and the corresponding functional interfaces of the server in the rack frame.

9. The liquid-cooled cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Detection switch; The detection switch is located at the function board interface. The detection switch forms a series circuit with the indicator light on the server through the function board interface and the corresponding function interface of the server in the rack frame, and is used to determine whether the function board interface is connected to the corresponding function interface of the server.

10. A method for arranging the structure of a liquid-cooled cabinet, used to implement the structure of the liquid-cooled cabinet according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, include: The number of connection modules and the layout of the functional boards in any of the connection modules are determined according to the type of server. Connection modules are installed on any side of the liquid cooling cabinet according to the quantity and layout described above; The function board in the connection module is controlled to move horizontally and / or vertically along the side, aligning and connecting the function board interface on the function board with the corresponding function interface of the server; the server is a server of the same type installed in the liquid-cooled cabinet area to which the corresponding connection module belongs.

11. The liquid-cooled cabinet structure layout method according to claim 10, characterized in that, After aligning and connecting the function board interface on the function board with the corresponding function interface on the server, the process includes: A detection switch is installed at the interface of the function board. Connect all the detection switches in the connection module corresponding to the same server in series with the indicator lights on the server, and then connect them with electricity; If the indicator light is on, it is determined that the function board interface corresponding to the detection switch is connected to the corresponding function interface of the server. If the indicator light is off, it indicates that the function board interface corresponding to the detection switch is not connected to the corresponding function interface of the server.

12. An electronic device comprising a processor and a memory storing a computer program, characterized in that, When the processor executes the computer program, it implements the steps of the liquid-cooled cabinet structure layout method according to any one of claims 10 to 11.

13. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, When the computer program is executed by the processor, it implements the steps of the liquid-cooled cabinet structure layout method as described in any one of claims 10 to 11.

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