Computing type server

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of servers, and discloses a computing server, which comprises a case, at least two groups of node modules, a network card and a power supply mechanism, the at least two groups of node modules are sequentially arranged along a first direction; the node module is slidably arranged in the case in the second direction, and the end, in the second direction, of the node module is provided with a first connecting piece and a second connecting piece. The network card is arranged in the case and is provided with at least two flexible connecting pieces; the at least two flexible connecting pieces are in one-to-one correspondence with the at least two groups of node modules, and the flexible connecting pieces are connected with the corresponding first connecting pieces; the power supply mechanism is arranged in the case and is electrically connected with the network card; the power supply mechanism is provided with at least two connecting ports; the at least two connecting ports are in one-to-one correspondence with the at least two groups of node modules, and the second connecting pieces are connected with the corresponding connecting ports in an inserting manner; the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction, the network cost is reduced, meanwhile, the offline duration during maintenance is greatly shortened, and the utilization rate of the computing server is increased.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of servers, and in particular to computing servers. Background Art

[0002] With the widespread popularity of the Internet and cloud computing technologies, data centers have entered a period of rapid growth. During this period, the number of cores in mainstream general-purpose computing CPUs (central processing units) has continued to rise. In order to more effectively manage resources and simplify scheduling processes, the market has gradually tended to choose general-purpose computers with a single-channel design. At the same time, the current mainstream networks have generally been upgraded to 100G and 200G high-speed transmission standards, which has brought significant performance improvements, but has also made network costs relatively high.

[0003] In a single-channel system environment, configuring a multi-port network card for each system will often lead to a waste of network bandwidth. Therefore, a more reasonable approach is to use a multi-port network card to connect multiple single-channel systems according to actual network requirements. This can ensure that system performance meets business needs and effectively optimize costs.

[0004] However, in the current system, multiple nodes are directly connected to the network card through cables in the same server. Although this design simplifies hardware deployment to a certain extent, it brings great maintenance challenges. Once a single-channel node needs to be maintained, all other single-channel nodes have to be offline at the same time due to the close connection between the nodes, which seriously interferes with the normal operation of the business. Summary of the invention

[0005] In view of this, the present disclosure provides a computing server to solve the problem that once a single-channel node needs to be maintained, all other single-channel nodes have to go offline at the same time due to the close relationship between the nodes, thereby seriously interfering with the normal operation of the business.

[0006] The present disclosure provides a computing server, including a chassis, at least two groups of node modules, a network card and a power supply mechanism; the at least two groups of node modules are arranged in sequence along a first direction; the node modules are slidably arranged in the chassis along a second direction, and the ends of the node modules along the second direction are provided with a first connector and a second connector; the network card is arranged in the chassis and is provided with at least two flexible connectors; at least two of the flexible connectors correspond one-to-one to at least two groups of node modules, and the flexible connectors are connected to the corresponding first connectors; the power supply mechanism is arranged in the chassis and is electrically connected to the network card; and at least two connection ports are provided on the power supply mechanism; at least two of the connection ports correspond one-to-one to at least two groups of node modules, and the second connection member is plug-connected to the corresponding connection port; the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0007] Since at least two flexible connectors are provided on the network card, and at least two flexible connectors correspond one-to-one to at least two groups of node modules, and at least two connection ports are provided on the power supply mechanism, and at least two connection ports correspond one-to-one to at least two groups of node modules; the sharing of network and power supply by multiple groups of node modules is realized; and since the node module is slidably arranged in the chassis along the second direction, the first connector and the second connector are both arranged at the end of the node module along the second direction, so when a group of node modules needs to be repaired due to a fault, the node module can be pulled out along the second direction, so that the first connector and the second connector can be separated from the corresponding flexible connector and the connection port, and the node module can be removed from the shelf for maintenance without affecting the normal operation of other node modules; when a node module is repaired, other node modules can continue to work, thereby significantly reducing the offline time during server maintenance and effectively improving the overall utilization rate of the server. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present disclosure or the technical solutions in the related technologies, the drawings required for use in the specific embodiments or the related technical descriptions will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present disclosure. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0009] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the computing server according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0010] Figure 2 It is a disassembled structural diagram of a computing server according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0011] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the floor plan.

[0012] Description of reference numerals:

[0013] 1. Chassis; 101. Partition; 1011. Avoidance groove; 2. Node module; 201. First connecting member; 202. Second connecting member; 203. Protrusion; 3. Network card; 301. Flexible connecting member; 302. Connecting line; 4. Power supply mechanism; 401. Power backplane; 402. Power module; 5. Heat dissipation mechanism; 501. Fan backplane; 502. Fan module; 6. Second power line; 7. Second signal line. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0014] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the present disclosure clearer, the technical solution in the embodiments of the present disclosure will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present disclosure. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present disclosure, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0015] Combine the following Figures 1 to 3 , describing an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a computing server is provided, comprising a chassis 1, at least two groups of node modules 2, a network card 3 and a power supply mechanism 4; at least two groups of node modules 2 are arranged in sequence along a first direction; the node module 2 is slidably arranged in the chassis 1 along a second direction, and a first connector 201 and a second connector 202 are provided at the end of the node module 2 along the second direction; the network card 3 is arranged in the chassis 1 and is provided with at least two flexible connectors 301; at least two of the flexible connectors 301 correspond one-to-one to at least two groups of the node modules 2, and the flexible connectors 301 are connected to the corresponding first connectors 201; the power supply mechanism 4 is arranged in the chassis 1 and is electrically connected to the network card 3; and at least two connection ports are provided on the power supply mechanism 4; at least two of the connection ports correspond one-to-one to at least two groups of the node modules 2, and the second connection member 202 is plug-connected to the corresponding connection port; the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0017] Since at least two flexible connectors 301 are provided on the network card 3, and at least two flexible connectors 301 correspond one-to-one to at least two groups of node modules 2, and at least two connection ports are provided on the power supply mechanism 4, and at least two connection ports correspond one-to-one to at least two groups of node modules 2; the sharing of network and power supply by multiple groups of node modules 2 is realized; and since the node module 2 is slidably arranged in the chassis 1 along the second direction, the first connector 201 and the second connector 202 are both arranged at the end of the node module 2 along the second direction, so when a group of node modules 2 needs to be repaired due to a fault, the node module 2 can be pulled out along the second direction to achieve the separation of the first connector 201 and the second connector 202 from the corresponding flexible connector 301 and the connection port, so that the node module 2 can be removed from the shelf for maintenance without affecting the normal operation of other node modules 2; when a certain node module 2 is repaired, other node modules 2 can continue to work, thereby significantly reducing the offline time during server maintenance and effectively improving the overall utilization of the server.

[0018] In one embodiment, the first connector 201 is plug-connected to the flexible connector 301 .

[0019] Since the first connector 201 is plug-connected with the flexible connector 301 , after the failed node module 2 is taken out from the chassis 1 , the first connector 201 is separated from the flexible connector 301 , and the node module 2 can be completely removed from the shelf.

[0020] In a specific implementation, the flexible connector 301 is a first signal line.

[0021] In one embodiment, the first connector 201 is a blind-mate connector.

[0022] Since the first connecting member 201 adopts the design of a blind-plug connector, the connection process is simpler and faster, and a stable connection between the node module 2 and the network card 3 can be achieved without precise alignment. This not only improves the connection efficiency, but also reduces the risk of connection failure due to alignment errors, thereby ensuring the stability and reliability of the connection between the node module 2 and the network card 3.

[0023] In one embodiment, a partition 101 is provided in the chassis 1, and the node module 2 and the network card 3 are respectively arranged on both sides of the partition 101 along a third direction; the third direction is perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction.

[0024] The node module 2 and the network card 3 are physically separated by the partition 101, which not only effectively avoids the electromagnetic interference that may be generated between the node module 2 and the network card 3, ensuring the stability and reliability of the system operation, but also, when performing plug-in and unplug maintenance operations on the node module 2, the partition 101 also plays an isolation role, preventing direct contact between the node module 2 and the network card 3, thereby avoiding potential damage caused by friction interference, thereby extending the service life of the node module 2 and the network card 3, and improving the durability of the overall system.

[0025] Preferably, slide rails are provided on the partition 101 and the side walls of the chassis 1, and the slide rails extend along the second direction. Each node module 2 is slidably connected to the two slide rails on both sides along the third direction. The setting of the slide rails can not only limit the sliding path and direction of the node module 2 in the chassis 1, but also support the node module 2, so that multiple groups of node modules 2 can remain independent and stable in the chassis 1. When plugging in and out a faulty node module 2, the possibility of scratches or collisions between the node module 2 and its adjacent node modules 2 is reduced, further ensuring the safety and integrity of all node modules 2; and when it is necessary to pull out the node module 2 located below for maintenance or replacement, the node module 2 above can remain stable due to the support of the slide rails, effectively avoiding the risk of accidental falling.

[0026] In one embodiment, a protrusion 203 is provided on the side of the node module 2 close to the network card 3, and the first connecting member 201 is arranged on the side of the protrusion 203 close to the power supply mechanism 4; an avoidance groove 1011 is provided on the side of the partition 101 close to the node module 2, and the protrusion 203 is located in the avoidance groove 1011, and a through hole is provided on the groove wall of the avoidance groove 1011 close to the power supply mechanism 4, and the flexible connecting member 301 passes through the through hole to be connected with the first connecting member 201.

[0027] By setting the first connector 201 on the protrusion 203 and setting the protrusion 203 in the avoidance groove 1011, it is not only convenient for the flexible connector 301 to be quickly and accurately connected to the first connector 201, but also can effectively shorten the physical connection distance between the first connector 201 and the network card 3, thereby avoiding unnecessary waste of the flexible connector 301 due to the excessively long connection line, and ensuring the compactness and stability of the entire connection structure.

[0028] In an implementation manner of this embodiment, one through hole is provided, and the through hole is a long hole extending along the first direction.

[0029] In another implementation of this embodiment, at least two through holes are provided, and the at least two through holes correspond one-to-one to at least two flexible connectors 301 .

[0030] In one embodiment, the power supply mechanism 4 includes a power backplane 401 and a power module 402, the power module 402 and the node module 2 are respectively arranged on both sides of the power backplane 401 along the second direction, and the power module 402 and the power backplane 401 are connected; the connection port is arranged on the power backplane 401, and the second connecting member 202 is plugged and connected to the connection port.

[0031] Since the power module 402 and the node module 2 are respectively located on different sides of the power backplane 401, there will be no interference between them during the installation and removal operations of the power module 402 or the node module 2, thereby greatly improving the convenience of maintenance and the flexibility of the system, which not only optimizes space utilization, but also ensures the stability and reliability of the server system operation.

[0032] In a specific implementation, a plurality of power modules 402 are provided, the plurality of power modules 402 are arranged in sequence along a first direction, and the plurality of power modules 402 are all connected to the power backplane 401 .

[0033] In one implementation of this embodiment, the power module 402 is connected to the power backplane 401 through a connector plug-in; in another implementation of this embodiment, the power module 402 is connected to the power backplane 401 through a cable.

[0034] In one embodiment, the second connector 202 is a blind-mate connector.

[0035] Since the second connecting member 202 adopts the design of a blind plug connector, the connection process is simpler and faster, and a stable connection between the node module 2 and the power supply mechanism 4 can be achieved without precise alignment. This not only improves the connection efficiency, but also reduces the risk of connection failure due to alignment errors, thereby ensuring the stability and reliability of the connection between the node module 2 and the power supply mechanism 4.

[0036] In one embodiment, the power backplane 401 is electrically connected to the network card 3 via a connecting line 302 .

[0037] By setting the connection line 302, a stable and efficient electrical connection is achieved between the power backplane 401 and the network card 3, ensuring the smoothness and stability of the operation of the entire server system.

[0038] Specifically, the connecting line 302 is a first power line.

[0039] In one embodiment, a heat dissipation mechanism 5 is further included. The heat dissipation mechanism 5 is arranged on a side of the node module 2 close to the power supply mechanism 4 , and the heat dissipation mechanism 5 is arranged in the chassis 1 and is electrically connected to the power backplane 401 .

[0040] Since the heat dissipation mechanism 5 is arranged on the side of the node module 2 close to the power supply mechanism 4, the independence of the heat dissipation mechanism 5 and the node module 2 during installation and disassembly is ensured, avoiding interference between each other; at the same time, the setting of the heat dissipation mechanism 5 can efficiently cover and serve multiple groups of node modules 2, realizing the sharing of cooling resources; it not only optimizes the spatial layout and improves the heat dissipation efficiency, but also ensures that all node modules 2 can operate in a stable and suitable temperature environment, improves the performance, and extends the overall service life.

[0041] In one embodiment, the heat dissipation mechanism 5 includes a fan backplane 501 and a fan module 502, the fan backplane 501 is arranged between the fan module 502 and the node module 2, and the fan backplane 501 is arranged parallel to the second direction; the fan module 502 and the power backplane 401 are both connected to the fan backplane 501.

[0042] Since the fan backplane 501 is arranged parallel to the second direction, it can avoid blocking the fan module 502, ensure the smooth flow of air between the fan module 502 and the node module 2, and can effectively take away the heat generated by the node module 2, thereby keeping the node module 2 operating within a suitable operating temperature range. It not only optimizes the structural layout of the heat dissipation mechanism 5, but also significantly improves the heat dissipation efficiency of the node module 2, ensuring the stability and reliability of the system.

[0043] In a specific implementation, a baffle is provided between the fan module 502 and the power module 402, and the fan module 502 and the power module 402 are respectively arranged on both sides of the baffle along the third direction. The fan module 502 and the power module 402 are physically separated by the baffle, which not only effectively avoids electromagnetic interference that may be generated between the fan module 502 and the power module 402, but also prevents direct contact between the fan module 502 and the power module 402. When performing plug-in maintenance of the fan module 502 or the power module 402, potential damage caused by friction interference between the two is avoided, thereby extending the service life of the fan module 502 or the power module 402.

[0044] In a specific implementation, a plurality of heat dissipation mechanisms 5 are provided, the plurality of heat dissipation mechanisms 5 are arranged in sequence along a first direction, and the plurality of heat dissipation mechanisms 5 are all connected to the power backplane 401 .

[0045] Preferably, each group of heat dissipation mechanisms 5 establishes a signal connection with a group of node modules 2. When a node module 2 fails and needs to be repaired, the node module 2 will first be disconnected from the power backplane 401, and then the power backplane 401 stops supplying power to the heat dissipation mechanism 5 corresponding to the failed node module 2; this ensures that the number of node modules 2 inside the server is reduced, and when the heat dissipation demand is reduced accordingly, the cooling capacity is also reduced accordingly, thereby achieving effective energy conservation and avoiding unnecessary waste of electricity.

[0046] In a specific implementation, the fan backplane 501 is electrically connected to the power backplane 401 via a second power line 6 , and is signal-connected via a second signal line 7 .

[0047] In a specific implementation, the fan module 502 includes a plurality of fan units sequentially arranged along the third direction, and each of the fan units is connected to the fan backplane 501 .

[0048] In one implementation of this embodiment, the fan backplane 501 is arranged perpendicular to the first direction, and each of the fan units is plug-connected to the fan backplane 501 via a connector, or each of the fan units is connected to the fan backplane 501 via a cable.

[0049] In another implementation of this embodiment, the fan back plate 501 is arranged perpendicular to the third direction, and each of the fan units is connected to the fan back plate 501 via a cable.

[0050] Although the embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art may make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure, and such modifications and variations are all within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A computing server, characterized in that: include: Chassis (1); At least two groups of node modules (2) are arranged in sequence along a first direction; the node modules (2) are slidably arranged in the chassis (1) along a second direction, and the ends of the node modules (2) along the second direction are provided with a first connecting member (201) and a second connecting member (202); A network card (3) is arranged in the chassis (1) and is provided with at least two flexible connectors (301); at least two of the flexible connectors (301) correspond to at least two groups of the node modules (2) in a one-to-one manner, and the flexible connectors (301) are connected to the corresponding first connectors (201); A power supply mechanism (4) is arranged in the chassis (1) and is electrically connected to the network card (3); and the power supply mechanism (4) is provided with at least two connection ports; at least two of the connection ports correspond one-to-one to at least two groups of the node modules (2), and the second connection member (202) is plug-connected to the corresponding connection port; the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

2. The computing server according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connecting member (201) is plug-connected to the flexible connecting member (301).

3. The computing server according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first connecting member (201) is a blind-mate connector.

4. The computing server according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: A partition (101) is provided in the chassis (1); the node module (2) and the network card (3) are respectively arranged on both sides of the partition (101) along a third direction; the third direction is perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction.

5. The computing server according to claim 4, characterized in that: A protrusion (203) is provided on a side of the node module (2) close to the network card (3), and the first connecting member (201) is arranged on a side of the protrusion (203) close to the power supply mechanism (4); an avoidance groove (1011) is provided on a side of the partition plate (101) close to the node module (2), and the protrusion (203) is located in the avoidance groove (1011), and a through hole is provided on the groove wall of the avoidance groove (1011) close to the power supply mechanism (4), and the flexible connecting member (301) passes through the through hole to be connected to the first connecting member (201).

6. The computing server according to any one of claims 1 to 3 or 5, characterized in that: The power supply mechanism (4) comprises a power backplane (401) and a power module (402); the power module (402) and the node module (2) are respectively arranged on both sides of the power backplane (401) along the second direction, and the power module (402) and the power backplane (401) are connected; the connection port is arranged on the power backplane (401), and the second connection piece (202) is plug-connected to the connection port.

7. The computing server according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second connecting member (202) is a blind-mate connector.

8. The computing server according to claim 6, characterized in that: The power backplane (401) is electrically connected to the network card (3) via a connecting line (302).

9. The computing server according to claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes a heat dissipation mechanism (5), which is arranged on a side of the node module (2) close to the power supply mechanism (4), and the heat dissipation mechanism (5) is arranged in the chassis (1) and is electrically connected to the power backplane (401).

10. The computing server according to claim 9, characterized in that: The heat dissipation mechanism (5) comprises a fan backplane (501) and a fan module (502); the fan backplane (501) is arranged between the fan module (502) and the node module (2), and the fan backplane (501) is arranged parallel to the second direction; the fan module (502) and the power supply backplane (401) are both connected to the fan backplane (501).

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