Transmission device and method between server interfaces

Abstract

The invention discloses a transmission device and method between server interfaces, and belongs to the technical field of servers. The device comprises a front-end interface module, a transmission module and a rear-end interface module, the transmission module is respectively connected with the front-end interface module and the rear-end interface module; the front-end interface module is respectively connected with a server front-end mainboard interface and the transmission module, and the rear-end interface module is respectively connected with a server rear-end mainboard interface and the transmission module; the front-end interface module and the transmission module are connected through interfaces of the same type, and the rear-end interface module and the transmission module are connected through interfaces of the same type. Modularized transmission between the front-end interface and the rear-end interface of the server is achieved, manual cable management is not needed, operation of the whole cable is avoided, and meanwhile the cable use accuracy is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of servers, and in particular to a transmission device and method between server interfaces. Background Art

[0002] At present, with the increasing demand for servers, the types and quantity of cables required in the machine are also increasing. Due to the large number and types of cables, the wrong selection and installation of cables will not only make the required functions impossible to achieve, but also damage the interfaces of various components; and the different lengths of cables will hinder internal wiring, component installation and fan heat dissipation, and even cause overheating or short circuit.

[0003] In the related art, by numbering each cable, in production and use, the cables required between the front-end and back-end interfaces of the server are all assigned a specified number or an alternative number, and are manually recorded to solve the problem of misuse of cables. However, manual operation is inefficient and cannot guarantee accuracy. In addition, there are problems such as a large number of cables and difficulty in sorting. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a transmission device and method between server interfaces, which can realize modular transmission between the front-end interface and the back-end interface of the server, without the need for manual cable management, avoiding the operation of the entire cable, and improving the accuracy of cable use. The specific scheme is as follows:

[0005] In a first aspect, the present application discloses a server interface transmission device, comprising: a front-end interface module, a transmission module, and a back-end interface module; the transmission module is connected to the front-end interface module and the back-end interface module respectively;

[0006] The front-end interface module includes different types of front-end cable interface groups, one front-end cable interface in the front-end cable interface group is used to connect to the front-end mainboard interface of the server, and the other front-end cable interface is used to connect to the transmission module, and the two front-end cable interfaces in the same front-end cable interface group are connected by cables;

[0007] The transmission module includes front-end interfaces of different types and back-end interfaces of the same type corresponding to the front-end interfaces; the front-end interfaces are used to connect to cable interfaces of the same type on the front-end interface module, and the back-end interfaces are used to connect to cable interfaces of the same type on the back-end interface module; the front-end interfaces of the same type are connected to the back-end interfaces via cables of corresponding types;

[0008] The back-end interface module includes different types of back-end cable interface groups, one back-end cable interface in the back-end cable interface group is used to connect to the server back-end mainboard interface, and the other back-end cable interface is used to connect to the transmission module. The two back-end cable interfaces in the same back-end cable interface group are connected via cables.

[0009] Optionally, the front-end cable interface on the front-end interface module is placed on the front-end interface module via a guide rail; and the rear-end cable interface on the rear-end interface module is placed on the rear-end interface module via a guide rail.

[0010] Optionally, in the same front-end cable interface group, the length of the cable between two front-end cable interfaces is greater than the physical distance between the two front-end cable interfaces; the front-end cable interface is a stretchable interface;

[0011] In the same rear-end cable interface group, the length of the cable between two rear-end cable interfaces is greater than the physical distance between the two rear-end cable interfaces; and the rear-end cable interface is a stretchable interface.

[0012] Optionally, the front-end interface module includes a vent.

[0013] Optionally, the back-end interface module includes a detachable vent.

[0014] Optionally, the transmission module includes a detachable snap-in slot, and the detachable snap-in slot is used to connect to the windshield.

[0015] Optionally, in the transmission module, the length of the cable between the corresponding front-end interface and the back-end interface is greater than the physical distance between the front-end interface and the back-end interface; and the front-end interface and the back-end interface are both stretchable interfaces.

[0016] Optionally, the front-end interface and the back-end interface of the transmission module are detachable.

[0017] Optionally, the server interface transmission device further includes a plurality of transmission modules;

[0018] Each transmission module is connected to the front-end interface module and the back-end interface module respectively.

[0019] In a second aspect, the present application discloses a method for transmitting data between server interfaces, including:

[0020] The aforementioned server interface transmission device is used to perform data transmission between the server front end and the server back end.

[0021] In the present application, a transmission device between server interfaces includes: a front-end interface module, a transmission module, and a back-end interface module; the transmission module is connected to the front-end interface module and the back-end interface module respectively; the front-end interface module includes different types of front-end cable interface groups, one front-end cable interface in the front-end cable interface group is used to connect to the front-end motherboard interface of the server, and the other front-end cable interface is used to connect to the transmission module, and the two front-end cable interfaces in the same front-end cable interface group are connected by cables; the transmission module includes different types of front-end interfaces and the same type of back-end interfaces corresponding to the front-end interfaces; the front-end interface is used to connect to the same type of cable interface on the front-end interface module, and the back-end interface is used to connect to the same type of cable interface on the back-end interface module; the same type of front-end interfaces and the back-end interfaces are connected by corresponding types of cables; the back-end interface module includes different types of back-end cable interface groups, one back-end cable interface in the back-end cable interface group is used to connect to the back-end motherboard interface of the server, and the other back-end cable interface is used to connect to the transmission module, and the two back-end cable interfaces in the same back-end cable interface group are connected by cables. It can be seen that through the front-end interface module, transmission module and back-end interface module, and each module supports multiple types of interfaces, the front-end interface module and the transmission module are connected through the same type of interface, and the back-end interface module and the transmission module are connected through the same type of interface, thereby realizing modular transmission between the front-end interface and the back-end interface of the server. There is no need for manual cable management, avoiding the operation of the entire cable, and improving the accuracy of cable use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without paying creative work.

[0023] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a transmission device between server interfaces provided by the present application;

[0024] FIG2 is a schematic diagram of a specific front-end interface module structure provided by the present application;

[0025] FIG3 is a schematic diagram of a specific back-end interface module structure provided by the present application;

[0026] FIG4 is a schematic diagram of a specific transmission module structure provided in the present application;

[0027] FIG5 is a schematic diagram of a specific chassis structure provided in the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solution in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] In the related art, by numbering each cable, during production and use, the cables required between the front-end and back-end interfaces of the server are all assigned specified numbers or alternative numbers, and are manually recorded to solve the problem of misuse of cables. However, manual operation is inefficient and cannot guarantee accuracy. There are also problems such as a large number of cables and difficulty in organizing them. In order to overcome the above technical problems, the present application proposes a transmission device between server interfaces, which can realize modular transmission between the front-end interface and the back-end interface of the server, without the need for manual management of cables, avoiding the operation of the entire cable, and improving the accuracy of cable use.

[0030] An embodiment of the present application discloses a transmission device between server interfaces. As shown in FIG1 , the transmission device between server interfaces includes: a front-end interface module 11, a transmission module 12, and a back-end interface module 13; the transmission module 12 is connected to the front-end interface module 11 and the back-end interface module 13, respectively.

[0031] The front-end interface module 11 includes different types of front-end cable interface groups, one front-end cable interface in the front-end cable interface group is used to connect to the front-end mainboard interface of the server, and the other front-end cable interface is used to connect to the transmission module, and the two front-end cable interfaces in the same front-end cable interface group are connected by cables;

[0032] The transmission module 12 includes front-end interfaces of different types and back-end interfaces of the same type corresponding to the front-end interfaces; the front-end interfaces are used to connect to cable interfaces of the same type on the front-end interface module, and the back-end interfaces are used to connect to cable interfaces of the same type on the back-end interface module; the front-end interfaces of the same type are connected to the back-end interfaces via cables of corresponding types;

[0033] The back-end interface module 13 includes different types of back-end cable interface groups, one back-end cable interface in the back-end cable interface group is used to connect to the server back-end mainboard interface, and the other back-end cable interface is used to connect to the transmission module. The two back-end cable interfaces in the same back-end cable interface group are connected via cables.

[0034] That is, in response to the problem of large number of cables and difficult routing, as well as the current situation that related methods rely on manual labor and are difficult to manage, a modular transmission device between server interfaces is proposed, and a modular device is used instead of long cables to achieve signal transmission. Among them, the front-end interface module can be used to connect the front-end motherboard or backplane interface of the server, and is also used to connect to the transmission module so as to be connected to the back-end interface module through the transmission module. The back-end interface module can be used to connect the back-end motherboard or board interface of the server, and is also used to connect to the transmission module, and is connected to the front-end interface module through the transmission module. The transmission module is used to connect the front-end interface module and the back-end interface module. In addition, to support various business needs, the front-end interface module provides multiple types of cable interfaces, such as I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit, integrated circuit bus) interface, Power (power supply) interface and MCIO (modular connector input output, multi-channel input and output) interface and other cable interfaces, and the transmission module and the back-end interface module also support corresponding types of interfaces.

[0035] In some embodiments, the front-end cable interface on the front-end interface module 11 is placed on the front-end interface module via a guide rail. For example, FIG2 shows a schematic diagram of a specific front-end interface module structure, in which the middle portion is designed as a guide rail, and the corresponding interface can be moved to the corresponding position according to the actual situation. At the same time, additional space is reserved in the middle portion, and the corresponding cable interface can be installed according to the type and quantity required by the actual project.

[0036] Among them, in the same front-end cable interface group, the length of the cable between the two front-end cable interfaces is greater than the physical distance between the two front-end cable interfaces; the front-end cable interface is a stretchable interface. That is, the front-end cable interface together with part of the cable can be pulled out from the front-end interface module so as to be plugged into the front-end motherboard interface of the server, thereby designing a telescopic mode for the cable interface, and it can be connected to the motherboard or backplane without additional cables.

[0037] In some embodiments, the front-end interface module 11 may further include vents, that is, for example, the circular holes in FIG. 2 are vents, and the front-end interface module in FIG. 2 is arranged with two rows of vents, upper and lower, to avoid blocking the fan and affecting heat dissipation.

[0038] In some embodiments, the rear cable interface on the rear interface module 13 is placed on the rear interface module through a guide rail. Similar to the front interface module, through the guide rail design, the corresponding interface can be moved to the corresponding position according to the actual situation, and additional space is reserved in the middle, and the corresponding cable interface can be installed according to the type and quantity required by the actual project.

[0039] In the same back-end cable interface group, the length of the cable between the two back-end cable interfaces is greater than the physical distance between the two back-end cable interfaces; the back-end cable interface is a stretchable interface. That is, similar to the front-end interface module, through the redundant design of the cable, the back-end cable interface together with part of the cable can be pulled out from the back-end interface module so as to be inserted into the back-end motherboard interface of the server. Thus, a telescopic mode is designed for the cable interface, and it can be connected to the motherboard or backplane without additional cables. That is, the back-end interface module is similar in design to the front-end interface module, and is pre-installed with current mainstream cable interfaces, such as I2C interface, Power interface, MCIO interface and other cable interfaces. The middle part is designed as a guide rail, and the corresponding interface can be moved to the corresponding position according to actual conditions. At the same time, additional space is reserved in the middle part, and the corresponding interface can be installed according to the type and quantity required by the actual project.

[0040] The above-mentioned rear-end interface module 13 may also include a detachable vent. For example, FIG3 shows a specific schematic diagram of a rear-end interface module, and the circular hole in FIG3 is a vent to avoid blocking the fan and affecting heat dissipation; and the vent can be removed from the rear-end interface module, and FIG3 shows a schematic diagram of the rear-end interface module structure with the lower row of vents removed; it is understandable that, compared with the front-end interface module, the rear-end configuration is often more complex and usually has limited space. Therefore, in order to adapt to the requirements of models with different configurations, the vent in the module has a new disassembly design, and the module vent can be disassembled according to the actual model.

[0041] In some embodiments, the transmission module 12 includes a detachable snap-on slot, which is used to connect the windshield. For example, FIG. 4 shows a schematic diagram of a specific transmission module structure, in which a detachable snap-on slot is reserved at the upper end of the module. For different heat dissipation environments of different projects, corresponding windshield interfaces can be installed. The overall design is detachable and spliced, and the length can be adjusted according to the requirements of different projects and different models. Of course, in addition to being installed on the transmission module, the windshield can also be directly installed on the chassis.

[0042] Among them, in the transmission module 12, the length of the cable between the corresponding front-end interface and the back-end interface is greater than the physical distance between the front-end interface and the back-end interface; the front-end interface and the back-end interface are both stretchable interfaces. That is, through the redundant design of the cables in the transmission module, the front-end interface can be stretched out and connected to the front-end interface module, and the back-end interface can be stretched out and connected to the back-end interface module. In addition, the reserved cables in the transmission module can not only be used to store redundant cables, but also to add corresponding cables for special needs.

[0043] Furthermore, the front-end interface and the back-end interface of the transmission module 12 can be detachable interfaces. That is, the interface is designed to be detachable and replaceable. When in use, the corresponding number of interfaces are selected for installation according to the actual cable type used, and it is convenient to replace the interface after failure. Editable interfaces can also be reserved in the transmission module so that they can be improved in real time as the signal interface technology develops.

[0044] In some embodiments, the above-mentioned server interface transmission device may include multiple transmission modules; each transmission module is connected to the front-end interface module and the back-end interface module respectively. For example, FIG5 shows a specific schematic diagram of the chassis structure. The front-end interface module and the back-end interface module are adjusted to a suitable length, the corresponding type and number of interfaces are selected, the interface position is adjusted, and the corresponding interfaces of the front-end and back-end mainboards, backplanes, and plates are connected. The transmission module is adjusted to a suitable length, installed and fixed to the server chassis, and the appropriate front-end interface and back-end interface are selected to connect with the front-end and back-end interface modules. That is, the front-end interface module is located between the fan and the radiator; and the two ends of the front-end interface module are spliced ​​and connected to the transmission module, and the length of the front-end interface module can be selected for installation according to the actual environment. The back-end interface module is located behind the radiator and connected to the back-end interface of the transmission module; the two ends of the back-end interface module are also spliced ​​and connected to the transmission module, and the length of the back-end interface module can be selected for installation according to the actual environment. The transmission module is located on both sides of the server chassis, fixed by screw-free installation, and reserved interfaces at both ends are connected to the front-end interface module and the back-end interface module.

[0045] The above transmission design is aimed at users. When replacing parts on the server, it can make disassembly and installation more convenient, without replacing management cables, reducing material loss, and avoiding irregular installation due to personal operation problems, which may cause probabilistic problems. From the perspective of server material production, modular transmission devices replace a large number of cables of different lengths, reduce dependence on manual management, and save material costs. From the perspective of structural research and development, it is easier to evaluate whether the connection device is universal between different projects. Secondly, it reduces the need for cable management, leaving room for selecting a more convenient and simple structural design. For testers, through unified module installation, assembly efficiency can be greatly improved, and there is no need to manage and record a large number of cables. In summary, the above-mentioned server interface transmission device is not only easy to adapt to the whole machine design and cover most models, but also easy to install, saving labor costs, and can reduce manual dependence and decouple from the machine. In addition, the integrated modular design facilitates the detection of all external transmission signals of the whole machine. If there is a need for real-time monitoring, the corresponding device can be used in the transmission module for real-time detection.

[0046] As can be seen from the above, the server interface transmission device in this embodiment includes: a front-end interface module, a transmission module, and a back-end interface module; the transmission module is connected to the front-end interface module and the back-end interface module respectively; the front-end interface module includes different types of front-end cable interface groups, one front-end cable interface in the front-end cable interface group is used to connect to the server front-end motherboard interface, and the other front-end cable interface is used to connect to the transmission module, and the two front-end cable interfaces in the same front-end cable interface group are connected through cables; the transmission module includes different types of front-end interfaces and the same type of back-end interfaces corresponding to the front-end interfaces; the front-end interface is used to connect to the same type of cable interface on the front-end interface module, and the back-end interface is used to connect to the same type of cable interface on the back-end interface module; the same type of front-end interfaces and the back-end interfaces are connected through corresponding types of cables; the back-end interface module includes different types of back-end cable interface groups, one back-end cable interface in the back-end cable interface group is used to connect to the server back-end motherboard interface, and the other back-end cable interface is used to connect to the transmission module, and the two back-end cable interfaces in the same back-end cable interface group are connected through cables. It can be seen that through the front-end interface module, transmission module and back-end interface module, and each module supports multiple types of interfaces, the front-end interface module and the transmission module are connected through the same type of interface, and the back-end interface module and the transmission module are connected through the same type of interface, thereby realizing modular transmission between the front-end interface and the back-end interface of the server. There is no need for manual cable management, avoiding the operation of the entire cable, and improving the accuracy of cable use.

[0047] Correspondingly, an embodiment of the present application further discloses a method for transmission between server interfaces, including: utilizing the above-mentioned transmission device between server interfaces to perform data transmission between a server front end and a server back end.

[0048] The above-mentioned server interface transmission device includes: a front-end interface module, a transmission module, and a back-end interface module; the transmission module is connected to the front-end interface module and the back-end interface module respectively; the front-end interface module includes different types of front-end cable interface groups, one front-end cable interface in the front-end cable interface group is used to connect to the server front-end motherboard interface, and the other front-end cable interface is used to connect to the transmission module, and the two front-end cable interfaces in the same front-end cable interface group are connected through cables; the transmission module includes different types of front-end interfaces and the same type of back-end interfaces corresponding to the front-end interfaces; the front-end interface is used to connect to the same type of cable interface on the front-end interface module, and the back-end interface is used to connect to the same type of cable interface on the back-end interface module; the same type of front-end interfaces and the back-end interfaces are connected through corresponding types of cables; the back-end interface module includes different types of back-end cable interface groups, one back-end cable interface in the back-end cable interface group is used to connect to the server back-end motherboard interface, and the other back-end cable interface is used to connect to the transmission module, and the two back-end cable interfaces in the same back-end cable interface group are connected through cables.

[0049] It can be seen that through the front-end interface module, transmission module and back-end interface module, and each module supports multiple types of interfaces, the front-end interface module and the transmission module are connected through the same type of interface, and the back-end interface module and the transmission module are connected through the same type of interface, thereby realizing modular transmission between the front-end interface and the back-end interface of the server. There is no need for manual cable management, avoiding the operation of the entire cable, and improving the accuracy of cable use.

[0050] In this specification, each embodiment is described in a progressive manner, and each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the embodiments can be referred to each other. For the method disclosed in the embodiment, since it corresponds to the device disclosed in the embodiment, the description is relatively simple, and the relevant parts can be referred to the device part description.

[0051] Finally, it should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, the elements defined by the sentence "comprise a ..." do not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the elements.

[0052] The above is a detailed introduction to a server interface transmission device and method provided by the present invention. Specific examples are used in this article to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present invention. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the method of the present invention and its core idea; at the same time, for general technical personnel in the field, according to the idea of ​​the present invention, there will be changes in the specific implementation method and application scope. In summary, the content of this specification should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

Claims

1. A server interface transmission device, characterized in that: include: Front-end interface module, transmission module, back-end interface module; The transmission module is connected to the front-end interface module and the back-end interface module respectively; The front-end interface module includes different types of front-end cable interface groups, one front-end cable interface in the front-end cable interface group is used to connect to the front-end mainboard interface of the server, and the other front-end cable interface is used to connect to the transmission module, and the two front-end cable interfaces in the same front-end cable interface group are connected by cables; The transmission module includes front-end interfaces of different types and back-end interfaces of the same type corresponding to the front-end interfaces; the front-end interfaces are used to connect to cable interfaces of the same type on the front-end interface module, and the back-end interfaces are used to connect to cable interfaces of the same type on the back-end interface module; the front-end interfaces of the same type are connected to the back-end interfaces via cables of corresponding types; The back-end interface module includes different types of back-end cable interface groups, one back-end cable interface in the back-end cable interface group is used to connect to the server back-end mainboard interface, and the other back-end cable interface is used to connect to the transmission module. The two back-end cable interfaces in the same back-end cable interface group are connected via cables.

2. The server interface transmission device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front-end cable interface on the front-end interface module is placed on the front-end interface module through a guide rail; the rear-end cable interface on the rear-end interface module is placed on the rear-end interface module through a guide rail.

3. The server interface transmission device according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the same front-end cable interface group, the length of the cable between two front-end cable interfaces is greater than the physical distance between the two front-end cable interfaces; the front-end cable interface is a stretchable interface; In the same rear-end cable interface group, the length of the cable between two rear-end cable interfaces is greater than the physical distance between the two rear-end cable interfaces; and the rear-end cable interface is a stretchable interface.

4. The server interface transmission device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front end interface module includes a vent.

5. The server interface transmission device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The back-end interface module includes a removable vent.

6. The server interface transmission device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission module comprises a detachable snap-in slot, and the detachable snap-in slot is used for connecting the windshield.

7. The server interface transmission device according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the transmission module, the length of the cable between the corresponding front-end interface and the back-end interface is greater than the physical distance between the front-end interface and the back-end interface; and both the front-end interface and the back-end interface are stretchable interfaces.

8. The server interface transmission device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front-end interface and the rear-end interface of the transmission module are detachable.

9. The server interface transmission device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The server interface transmission device further includes a plurality of transmission modules; Each transmission module is connected to the front-end interface module and the back-end interface module respectively.

10. A method for transmitting data between server interfaces, characterized in that: include: The server interface transmission device described in any one of claims 1 to 9 is used to perform data transmission between the server front end and the server back end.

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