An edge server

Abstract

The present application discloses an edge server, which relates to the field of server structure technology and includes a chassis, a motherboard, and one of a first hard disk module and a first peripheral interface module. The rear window of the chassis is provided with a mounting portion, which includes a storage space, a first guide portion, and a first fixing portion. The mounting portion is provided above the motherboard, and the first hard disk module and the first peripheral interface module are replaceably connected to the mounting portion. The first hard disk module and the first peripheral interface module can be selectively provided in the storage space. The first hard disk module and the first peripheral interface module are both provided with a second guide portion for slidingly cooperating with the first guide portion along a third direction and a connector for detachably connecting to the first fixing portion. The first hard disk module and the first peripheral interface module can be selectively installed on the mounting portion of the rear window of the chassis according to actual needs. By removing and replacing the first hard disk module or the first peripheral interface module, the rear window can be flexibly assembled to achieve compatibility of the edge server with storage and computing performance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of server structures, and in particular to an edge server. Background Art

[0002] An edge server is a server device deployed at the edge of the network. It is located physically close to the data source or end user. It is an open platform that integrates core network, computing, storage, and application capabilities. Edge servers can provide edge intelligent services nearby to meet the key needs of industry digitalization in agile connectivity, real-time business, data optimization, application intelligence, security and privacy protection, etc.

[0003] Since edge servers are physically close to data sources or end users and are subject to the uncertainty and diversity of local deployment environments, the chassis of edge servers must be as light and compact as possible.

[0004] However, in related technologies, due to the limited space of edge servers, they cannot be compatible in terms of storage and computing performance, and cannot meet the growing demand for configuration diversification.

[0005] Therefore, how to achieve compatibility of edge servers with storage and computing performance is an urgent problem that those skilled in the art need to solve. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The present application provides an edge server to at least solve the problem of incompatibility of storage and computing performance of edge servers in related technologies.

[0007] This application provides an edge server, including:

[0008] A chassis, wherein one end of the chassis along the first direction is a rear window, the rear window is provided with a mounting portion, and the mounting portion includes an accommodating space, a first guide portion, and a first fixing portion;

[0009] a mainboard, disposed in the chassis and extending along a first direction to the rear window, wherein the mounting portion is located above the mainboard along a third direction, the third direction being perpendicular to the first direction;

[0010] One of the first hard disk module and the first peripheral interface module, the first hard disk module and the first peripheral interface module are replaceably connected to the mounting portion, the first hard disk module and the first peripheral interface module can be selectively arranged in the accommodating space, and the first hard disk module and the first peripheral interface module are both provided with a second guide portion for slidingly cooperating with the first guide portion along a third direction and a connecting member for detachably connecting to the first fixed portion.

[0011] According to the present application, the accommodating space can accommodate any one of the first hard disk module and the first peripheral interface module. By using the second guide portion of any one of the first hard disk module and the first peripheral interface module to slide with the first guide portion of the rear window mounting portion along the third direction, the first hard disk module and the first peripheral interface module can be selectively installed. When installed in place, the first hard disk module and the first peripheral interface module are fixedly connected to the first fixing portion of the rear window mounting portion by the connecting member of any one of the first hard disk module and the first peripheral interface module, so that the first hard disk module and the first peripheral interface module can be fixed in the chassis, that is, the first hard disk module and the first peripheral interface module are replaceable. Therefore, the first hard disk module and the first peripheral interface module can be selectively installed to the mounting portion of the rear window of the chassis according to actual needs. When the first hard disk module is installed to the mounting portion, the storage performance of the edge server can be improved to meet the storage needs of the user; when the first peripheral interface module is installed to the mounting portion, by connecting various types of external devices to the first peripheral interface module, the hardware functions of the server can be expanded, and the computing, storage or network performance can be improved. This can achieve flexible configuration of the edge server back window, enrich the back window layout, and improve the flexibility of the edge server configuration, so that the edge server can be compatible with storage performance and computing performance, and realize the functional diversity and selectivity of the edge server. Moreover, by disassembling and replacing the first hard disk module and the first peripheral interface module, the performance compatibility of the edge server is achieved, so that the space utilization rate of the edge server is high and maintenance is easy. That is, the technical problem of the incompatibility of storage and computing performance of the edge server can be solved, and the technical effect of realizing flexible configuration of the edge server back window can be achieved.

[0012] In addition, the mainboard extends to the rear window of the chassis, and the mounting portion is located above the mainboard along the third direction, which is conducive to connecting the first hard disk module and the first peripheral interface module to the mainboard. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0014] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an edge server provided by an embodiment of the present application when a first hard disk module is installed.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of an edge server provided by an embodiment of the present application when a first peripheral interface module is installed.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the relative positions of the main board and power board.

[0017] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the chassis base of the edge server.

[0018] Figure 5 It is a structural diagram of the first hard disk module.

[0019] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the first peripheral interface module.

[0020] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of the power module.

[0021] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the structure of the first bracket.

[0022] Figure 9 It is a structural diagram of the second hard disk module.

[0023] Figure 10 Schematic diagram of the structure of the second bracket.

[0024] The above drawings include the following reference numerals:

[0025] 1- Chassis; 11- First stand; 12- Second stand; 2- First hard drive module; 21- First guide arm; 22- First captive screw; 23- First fixing screw; 3- First peripheral interface module; 31- PCIe slot; 32- Riser card; 33- Second guide arm; 34- Second captive screw; 35- Second fixing screw; 4- Second hard drive module; 41- First connection; 42- Second connection; 43- Limiting slide; 44- Hard drive frame; 45- Third hook; 46- Third captive screw; 5- Open computing Project module; 51-second bracket; 511-first cable plug fixing part; 512-second cable plug fixing part; 513-bracket body; 514-first guide rail; 515-second guide rail; 6-power module; 61-second support part; 62-limiting part; 63-power frame; 64-partition; 65-bending part; 7-second peripheral interface module; 8-first bracket; 81-first support part; 82-support surface; 83-bracket bottom plate; 84-bracket side plate; 85-support column; 86-fixing stud; 9-power board; 10-main board. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of this application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of them. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0027] It should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "back," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," "circumferential," and the like, indicating positions or relationships, are based on the positions or relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely for ease of description and simplification of the present application. They are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the present application. The terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be interpreted broadly, and may include, for example, fixed, removable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediary; and internal communication between two components. The terms "parallel," "perpendicular," and "equal" encompass the described conditions and conditions similar to the described conditions, provided that the range of the similar conditions is within an acceptable range of deviation, as determined by a person of ordinary skill in the art taking into account the measurement in question and the errors associated with the measurement of the particular quantity (i.e., the limitations of the measurement system). For example, "parallel" includes both absolute parallelism and approximate parallelism, where the acceptable deviation range for approximate parallelism may be, for example, within 5°; "perpendicular" includes both absolute perpendicularity and approximate perpendicularity, where the acceptable deviation range for approximate perpendicularity may also be, for example, within 5°. "Equal" includes both absolute equality and approximate equality, where the acceptable deviation range for approximate equality may be, for example, that the difference between the two is less than or equal to 5% of either. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0028] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the present application is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0029] It should be noted that, in each embodiment of the present invention, the specific orientations of the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are not limited. For example, the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other. The first direction is the front-back direction of the edge server, the second direction is the left-right direction of the edge server, and the third direction is the height direction of the edge server. For ease of understanding, the first direction is Figure 1 and Figure 2 The direction of the straight line where the X axis is located, the second direction is Figure 1 and Figure 2 The direction of the straight line where the Y axis is located, the third direction is Figure 1 and Figure 2 The direction of the straight line where the Z axis is located.

[0030] Please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 An embodiment of the present invention provides an edge server, including a chassis 1, wherein one end of the chassis 1 along a first direction is a rear window, and the rear window of the chassis 1 is provided with a mounting portion, the mounting portion including an accommodating space, a first guide portion and a first fixing portion; the edge server also includes a mainboard 10 and one of a first hard disk module 2 and a first peripheral interface module 3, the mainboard 10 is arranged in the chassis 1, and the mainboard 10 extends to the rear window along the first direction, the mounting portion is located above the mainboard 10 along a third direction, the first hard disk module 2 and the first peripheral interface module 3 are replaceably connected to the mounting portion, the first hard disk module 2 and the first peripheral interface module 3 can be selectively arranged in the accommodating space, and the first hard disk module 2 and the first peripheral interface module 3 are both provided with a second guide portion for slidingly cooperating with the first guide portion along the third direction and a connector for detachably connecting to the first fixing portion.

[0031] That is to say, in the embodiment of the present invention, the accommodating space can accommodate any one of the first hard disk module 2 and the first peripheral interface module 3, and the second guide portion of any one of the first hard disk module 2 and the first peripheral interface module 3 is used to slide with the first guide portion of the rear window mounting portion along the third direction to realize the selective installation of the first hard disk module 2 and the first peripheral interface module 3. When installed in place, the first hard disk module 2 and the first peripheral interface module 3 are fixedly connected to the first fixing portion of the rear window mounting portion through the connecting piece of any one of the first hard disk module 2 and the first peripheral interface module 3, so that the first hard disk module 2 and the first peripheral interface module 3 can be fixedly connected. Any one of the modules 3 is fixed within the chassis, that is, the first hard disk module 2 and the first peripheral interface module 3 are replaceable. The first hard disk module 2 and the first peripheral interface module 3 can be selectively installed on the mounting portion of the rear window of the chassis 1 according to actual needs. When the first hard disk module 2 is installed on the mounting portion, the storage performance of the edge server can be improved to meet the user's storage needs; when the first peripheral interface module 3 is installed on the mounting portion, by connecting various types of external devices to the first peripheral interface module 3, the server's hardware functions can be expanded, and computing, storage, or network performance can be improved. This can achieve flexible configuration of the edge server's rear window, enrich the rear window layout, and improve the flexibility of the edge server configuration, so that the edge server can be compatible with storage performance and computing performance, realizing the diversity and selectivity of the edge server functions. Moreover, by replacing the first hard disk module 2 and the first peripheral interface module 3, the performance compatibility of the edge server is achieved, making the space utilization rate of the edge server high and easy to maintain.

[0032] In addition, the motherboard 10 extends to the rear window of the chassis, and the mounting portion is located above the motherboard 10 along the third direction, which facilitates the connection of the first hard disk module 2 and the first peripheral interface module 3 to the motherboard 10. In addition, in some embodiments, the other end of the chassis 1 along the first direction is a front window, and the front window is provided with a heat dissipation device, which is aligned with the motherboard 10 to facilitate heat dissipation from the motherboard 10.

[0033] It should be noted that this embodiment does not limit the specific types of the first hard disk module 2 and the first peripheral interface module 3. For example, the first hard disk module 2 is a 2x3.5-inch hard disk module, that is, the first hard disk module 2 includes two 3.5-inch hard disks to support high-capacity storage requirements. In addition, for example, the first peripheral interface module 3 is a 3xPCIe module, which includes three PCIe slots 31 (such as Figure 9 As shown), to provide three slots for installing various expansion cards, such as various standard network cards, double-width cards need to occupy 2 slots, in addition, the 3xPCIe module has a Riser installation part, Riser card 32 (as shown) Figure 9 As shown in the figure, the riser card 32 is installed on the riser installation part by screws, and the gold fingers of various standard network cards installed in the PCIe slot 31 are connected to the riser card 32.

[0034] In addition, it should be noted that this embodiment does not limit the specific structure of the mounting portion or the connection methods of the first hard disk module 2 and the first peripheral interface module 3 to the mounting portion. As long as the first hard disk module 2 and the first peripheral interface module 3 can be selectively detachably connected to the mounting portion, so that the first hard disk module 2 and the first peripheral interface module 3 can be replaced by disassembly and assembly. Considering structural simplicity, the first hard disk module 2 and the first peripheral interface module 3 can have the same connection interface structure to connect to the same mounting position of the mounting portion, thereby simplifying the structure.

[0035] It is understandable that the accommodation space can accommodate both the first hard disk module 2 and the first peripheral interface module 3. For example, the first hard disk module 2 and the first peripheral interface module 3 have the same external contour structure and size, so as to fully and reasonably utilize the accommodation space and maximize space utilization. In addition, the first hard disk module 2 and the first peripheral interface module 3 are both provided with a second guide portion. When installing the first hard disk module 2, the second guide portion of the first hard disk module 2 is slid in conjunction with the first guide portion to achieve the installation of the first hard disk module 2. After the first hard disk module 2 is installed in place, the first hard disk module 2 is fixedly connected to the first fixing portion. Similarly, when the first hard disk module 2 is removed and the first peripheral interface module 3 is installed, the second guide portion of the first peripheral interface module 3 is slid in conjunction with the first guide portion to achieve the installation of the first peripheral interface module 3. After the first peripheral interface module 3 is installed in place, the first peripheral interface module 3 is fixedly connected to the first fixing portion. The first guide portion and the second guide portion slide together along the third direction, that is, the first hard disk module 2 and the first peripheral interface module 3 are installed along the third direction. Under the guiding action of the first guide portion and the second guide portion, the correctness of the installation direction and the smoothness of the installation of the first hard disk module 2 and the first peripheral interface module 3 can be ensured, which is conducive to the rapid and reliable installation of the first hard disk module 2 and the first peripheral interface module 3.

[0036] It should be noted that this embodiment does not limit the specific structure of the first guide portion and the second guide portion, as long as the first guide portion and the second guide portion can achieve cooperative guidance. Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the first guide portion includes a first stand 11 and a second stand 12, and the first stand 11 and the second stand 12 are arranged at the end of the rear window at intervals along the second direction, and the first stand 11 and the second stand 12 are provided with a guide groove extending along the third direction on the side facing the interior of the chassis 1; the second guide portion is a guide arm for slidingly engaging with the guide groove.

[0037] For example, Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the first hard disk module 2 is provided with a first guide arm 21, and the first peripheral interface module 3 is provided with a second guide arm 33. When installing the first hard disk module 2 or the first peripheral interface module 3, the guide arm is extended into the guide groove and the guide arm is slid along the guide groove.

[0038] In addition, this embodiment does not limit the specific structure of the first fixing portion, as long as it can achieve that either the first hard disk module 2 or the first peripheral interface module 3 can be connected to the first fixing portion.

[0039] like Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, in some embodiments, the first fixing portion includes a first fixing structure provided on the main board 10 and a second fixing structure provided on at least one of the first stand 11 and the second stand 12; the connecting member includes a first connecting member connected to the first fixing structure and a second connecting member connected to the second fixing structure. Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, exemplarily, the first fixing structure includes a first internally threaded column, and the second fixing structure includes a second internally threaded column; the first connecting member includes a first captive screw 22 provided on the first hard disk module 2 and a second captive screw 34 provided on the first peripheral interface module 3; the second connecting member includes a first fixing screw 23 provided on the first hard disk module 2 and a second fixing screw 35 provided on the first peripheral interface module 3, the first captive screw 22 and the second captive screw 34 being used to connect with the first internally threaded column, and the first fixing screw 23 and the second fixing screw 35 being used to connect with the second internally threaded column. That is, the first hard disk module 2 is fixed to the chassis 1 by connecting the first captive screw 22 to the first internally threaded column and the first fixing screw 23 to the second internally threaded column, and the first peripheral interface module 3 is fixed to the chassis 1 by connecting the second captive screw 34 to the first internally threaded column and the second fixing screw 35 to the second internally threaded column.

[0040] In addition, if Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the rear window of the chassis 1 is further provided with a second hard disk module 4 and an Open Compute Project module 5. The second hard disk module 4 and the Open Compute Project module 5 are stacked along the third direction and located on one side of the motherboard 10 along the second direction. The Open Compute Project module 5 is connected to the motherboard 10 via a cable. The Open Compute Project module 5 is also known as an OCP (Open Compute Project) module.

[0041] That is, in this embodiment, a second hard disk module 4 and an open computing project module 5 are also arranged on the rear window of the chassis 1. These modules are stacked vertically along the third direction to fully utilize the space in the chassis 1 along the third direction. This reduces the width of the rear window of the chassis 1 along the second direction, resulting in a compact structure that improves space utilization and helps reduce the overall size of the chassis 1. Furthermore, the second hard disk module 4 and the open computing project module 5 are located on one side of the motherboard 10 along the second direction, and the open computing project module 5 is connected to the motherboard 10 via a cable. Compared to the related art where the open computing project module 5 is located above the motherboard 10 along the third direction, the motherboard 10 has a pre-set structure corresponding to the open computing project module 5, and the open computing project module 5 is connected to the motherboard 10 via a connector. This arrangement in this embodiment optimizes the structure of the motherboard 10, avoiding the need for dedicated configurations on the motherboard 10 corresponding to the open computing project module 5. This reduces the size of the motherboard 10, facilitates miniaturization, and facilitates reuse of the motherboard 10 in small servers.

[0042] It should be noted that this embodiment does not specifically limit the second hard disk module 4. For example, the second hard disk module 4 is a 2x2.5-inch hard disk module, that is, the hard disk outer frame 44 of the second hard disk module 4 (such as Figure 7 Provides two slots for two 2.5-inch hard drives.

[0043] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the second hard disk module 4 is mounted above the open computing project module 5 along the third direction, and the second hard disk module 4 is detachable relative to the chassis 1 .

[0044] In other words, the second hard disk module 4 in this embodiment is detachable and can be removed from the chassis 1. After the second hard disk module 4 is removed, the space occupied by the second hard disk module 4 can be used to provide maintenance space for the open computing project module 5, thereby facilitating maintenance of the open computing project module 5. When the open computing project module 5 is connected to the motherboard 10 via a cable, the second hard disk module 4 is detachable, making it easy to maintain the cables of the open computing project module 5 by removing the second hard disk module 4.

[0045] In addition, if Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the rear window of the chassis 1 is also provided with a power supply module 6 and a second peripheral interface module 7, and the power supply module 6, the open computing project module 5, the installation part and the second peripheral interface module 7 are arranged in sequence along the second direction, and the second peripheral interface module 7 is arranged above the mainboard 10 along the third direction.

[0046] That is to say, in this embodiment, a power supply module 6 and a second peripheral interface module 7 are also arranged on the rear window of the chassis 1, and the power supply module 6 and the second peripheral interface module 7 are located on both sides of the rear window, the second hard disk module 4 and the first hard disk module 2 or the first peripheral interface module 3 are located in the middle of the rear window, and the power supply module 6 and the open computing project module 5 are arranged adjacent to each other, which is beneficial when the open computing project module 5 is connected to the motherboard 10 through a cable. The motherboard 10 avoids the open computing project module 5, so that the power board 9 can be widened along the second direction, and the width of the power board 9 along the second direction can correspond to the width of the power supply module 6 and the open computing project module 5 along the second direction. In addition, the mounting portion and the second peripheral interface module 7 are arranged adjacent to each other, that is, the first hard disk module 2 or the first peripheral interface module 3 and the second peripheral interface module 7 are arranged adjacent to each other, which makes it convenient for the first hard disk module 2 or the first peripheral interface module 3 and the second peripheral interface module 7 to be connected to the mainboard 10 respectively, which is beneficial to the regularization of the structure of the mainboard 10. It can be understood that the mainboard 10 is arranged at the bottom of the chassis 1, and the mainboard 10 can extend to the rear window of the chassis 1. The first hard disk module 2 or the first peripheral interface module 3 and the second peripheral interface module 7 can be arranged above the mainboard 10. In this way, the mounting portion and the second peripheral interface module 7 are arranged adjacent to each other, which can ensure that the positions of the mainboard 10 corresponding to the first hard disk module 2 or the first peripheral interface module 3 and the second peripheral interface module 7 are an overall continuous structure, avoiding the abnormality of the structure of the mainboard 10.

[0047] It should be noted that this embodiment does not limit the specific structure and installation method of the second peripheral interface module 7. For example, the second peripheral interface module 7 is a 3xPCIe module, and the specific structure and installation method of the second peripheral interface module 7 can be the same as those of the first peripheral interface module 3.

[0048] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the chassis 1 includes a first side wall and a second side wall arranged opposite to each other along a second direction, the power supply module 6 is attached to the first side wall, and there is a preset gap between the second peripheral interface module 7 and the second side wall. The preset gap has a avoidance function so that the second peripheral interface module 7 can install a second external device whose size is wider than the first external device installed on the first peripheral interface module 3.

[0049] That is, in this embodiment, the power supply module 6 is arranged close to the first side wall of the chassis 1 to fully utilize the internal space of the chassis 1 and minimize the size of the chassis 1 along the second direction; at the same time, the second peripheral interface module 7 is arranged on the side close to the second side wall, and a preset gap is left between the second peripheral interface module 7 and the second side wall to use the preset gap to provide a clearance space, thereby allowing larger external devices to be connected to the second peripheral interface module 7. For example, after the size of the graphics card is increased, such as the 50 series graphics card in the industry, the size is increased compared to the 40 series graphics card. If the increased size graphics card is installed in the conventional second peripheral interface module 7, interference will occur and installation cannot be achieved. The chassis 1 in the current related art has no sufficient space to support the increased size graphics card and can only compromise and reduce configuration. Obviously, this limits the application scenarios of the edge server and cannot meet the growing demand for diversified configuration. However, this embodiment solves the technical problem that the chassis 1 has no sufficient space to support the increased size graphics card and can only compromise and reduce configuration by providing a preset gap between the second peripheral interface module 7 and the second side wall, which is conducive to meeting the growing demand for diversified configuration. In addition, it can be understood that when the first peripheral interface module 3 is installed in the installation part, the first peripheral interface module 3 is adjacent to the second peripheral interface module 7, and the first peripheral interface module 3 is located relatively close to the middle of the chassis 1. The first peripheral interface module 3 can install external devices of standard size, such as the industry's 40 series graphics cards.

[0050] In addition, if Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the chassis 1 is provided with a first bracket 8, the first bracket 8 is aligned with the second hard disk module 4 and the open computing project module 5, so that the first bracket 8 and the power module 6 are arranged side by side along the second direction, the first bracket 8 is provided with a first support portion 81, the power module 6 is provided with a second support portion 61, the power board 9 of the edge server is supported on the first support portion 81 and the second support portion 61, and the power board 9 extends from the side of the power module 6 away from the first bracket 8 along the second direction to the side of the first bracket 8 away from the power module 6, the power board 9 and the mainboard 10 are completely misaligned along the second direction, and the power board 9 is connected to the mainboard 10 through a cable.

[0051] That is to say, in this embodiment, the power board 9 is jointly supported by the power module 6 and the first bracket 8, the first bracket 8 is aligned with the second hard disk module 4 and the open computing project module 5, and the power board 9 is supported on the first support part 81 and the second support part 61, which is equivalent to making the power board 9 have both a part aligned with the power module 6 and a part aligned with the second hard disk module 4 and the open computing project module 5. The power board 9 extends from the side of the power module 6 away from the first bracket 8 along the second direction to the side of the first bracket 8 away from the power module 6, which is equivalent to increasing the width of the power board 9 along the second direction in the related technology, meeting the installation requirements of widening the power board 9. After the size of the power board 9 is widened, the power supply of some electrical equipment of the edge server can be directly integrated into the power board 9, avoiding these electrical equipment from taking power through the motherboard 10, etc., thereby sharing the space pressure of the motherboard 10, reducing the design size of the motherboard 10, and thus reducing the development cost of the motherboard 10. After the size of the motherboard 10 is reduced, it can be suitable for servers with limited space in other chassis 1, which is beneficial to provide more reference options for reusing the motherboard 10 for other small chassis 1 projects.

[0052] It should be noted that, exemplarily, the mainboard 10 can be a rectangular structure, the width of the mainboard 10 along the second direction is aligned with the first peripheral interface module 3 and the second peripheral interface module 7, the power board 9 is aligned with the power module 6, the second hard disk module 4 and the open computing project module 5, and the power board 9 can be connected to the mainboard 10 via a cable. That is, by reducing the size of the mainboard 10 along the second direction and increasing the size of the power board 9 along the second direction, it is beneficial to the miniaturization of the mainboard 10 and, at the same time, meet the power requirements of various electrical devices of the edge server. In addition, after the size of the mainboard 10 is reduced, the space in the chassis 1 on the side of the power board 9 away from the second hard disk module 4 and the open computing project module 5 can be used as a cable management space for placing cables, etc.

[0053] In addition, this embodiment does not limit the specific structure of the first support portion 81 and the second support portion 61, as long as the first support portion 81 and the second support portion 61 work together to simultaneously support the power board 9. For example, the first support portion 81 includes a first hook, and the second support portion 61 includes a second hook. That is, this embodiment uses the first hook and the second hook to work together to support and secure the power board 9. This simple structure facilitates the installation of the power board 9.

[0054] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the power board 9 integrates a computing node power connection portion, a fan board power connection portion, and a backplane power connection portion.

[0055] That is to say, in this embodiment, the computing node power supply (such as GPU power supply), fan board power supply and backplane power supply are integrated on the power board 9, so that the computing node (such as GPU), fan board and backplane all take power directly from the power board 9, avoiding the computing node power supply (such as GPU power supply), fan board power supply and backplane power supply being transferred to the power module 6 through the main board 10, thereby eliminating the space occupied by the computing node power supply (such as GPU power supply), fan board power supply and backplane power supply on the main board 10, so that the main board 10 can save the space occupied by the computing node power supply (such as GPU power supply), fan board power supply and backplane power supply, thereby reducing the size of the main board 10, which is conducive to the miniaturization of the main board 10.

[0056] In addition, in order to realize the installation and fixation of the second hard disk module 4, as shown in FIG. Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, in some embodiments, the first bracket 8 is provided with a support surface 82, and the support surface 82 has a preset height along the third direction; the second hard disk module 4 is provided with a first connecting portion 41, and the first connecting portion 41 is mounted on the support surface 82, and the first connecting portion 41 and the support surface 82 are detachably connected.

[0057] That is, in this embodiment, the first bracket 8 also serves as a mounting and fixing structure for the second hard disk module 4, providing fixation and support for the second hard disk module 4, allowing the second hard disk module 4 to be mounted above the second peripheral interface module 7. Integrating the mounting and fixing structure of the second hard disk module 4 into the first bracket 8 makes the structure compact and saves installation space.

[0058] It should be noted that this embodiment does not limit the specific setting method of the support surface 82 with a preset height along the third direction, as long as the support surface 82 can set the second hard disk module 4 at a preset height along the third direction. For example, the first bracket 8 includes a support column 85 and a support plate connected to the top of the support column 85. The support column 85 is set along the third direction and has a preset height. The support column 85 supports the support plate at the preset height and provides reliable support for the support plate to prevent the support plate from being deformed by force. The plate surface of the support plate forms the support surface 82, and the support plate can be formed by bending a sheet metal part. In order to facilitate the connection of the support column 85 with the chassis 1 and the support plate, respectively, in some embodiments, an external threaded column is provided at each end of the support column.

[0059] Furthermore, this embodiment does not limit the specific manner in which the first connecting portion 41 and the support surface 82 are detachably connected, as long as the first connecting portion 41 and the support surface 82 can be detachably connected. For example, the support surface 82 is provided with a fixing stud 86, and the second hard disk module 4 is provided with a third captive screw 46, which is locked to the fixing stud 86.

[0060] In addition, if Figure 6 and Figure 9 As shown, in some embodiments, the second hard disk module 4 is provided with a second connecting portion 42, and the rear window end of the chassis 1 is provided with a first stand 11 arranged along the third direction, and the second connecting portion 42 is detachably connected to the first stand 11.

[0061] That is, in this embodiment, by connecting the second connecting portion 42 to the first stand 11, the first stand 11 of the chassis 1 supports the second hard disk module 4, thereby placing the second hard disk module 4 above the second peripheral interface module 7. It will be appreciated that the arrangement of the first stand 11 along the third direction facilitates positioning the connection between the first stand 11 and the second connecting portion 42 at a certain height in the third direction, thereby achieving a stable connection between the second hard disk module 4 and the first stand 11.

[0062] It should be noted that this embodiment does not limit the specific implementation method for the detachable connection between the second connecting portion 42 and the first stand 11, as long as the second connecting portion 42 can be detachably connected to the first stand 11. For example, the second connecting portion 42 is a fixed arm provided on the second hard disk module 4, and fixing holes are provided at corresponding positions of the fixed arm and the first stand 11. Fasteners are inserted into the corresponding fixing holes in the fixed arm and the first stand 11 to lock the second connecting portion 42 to the first stand 11.

[0063] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the second hard disk module 4 is detachably connected to the support surface 82 of the first bracket 8 via the first connecting portion 41, and is also detachably connected to the first stand 11 of the chassis 1 via the second connecting portion 42, thereby reinforcing the connection and improving the reliability and stability of the fixation of the second hard disk module 4. In this case, illustratively, the first connecting portion 41 and the second connecting portion 42 are respectively located at two ends of the second hard disk module 4 to disperse the two fixing positions of the second hard disk module 4.

[0064] Further, if Figure 7 and Figure 9 As shown, in some embodiments, one of the power supply module 6 and the second hard disk module 4 is provided with a limiting groove 43 extending along the first direction, and the other is provided with a limiting portion 62 that slides with the limiting groove 43, and the limiting groove 43 is provided with an opening for the limiting portion 62 to enter and exit.

[0065] That is to say, in this embodiment, the sliding installation of the second hard disk module 4 is achieved by utilizing the cooperation and limitation of the limiting portion 62 and the limiting slot 43. The length of the limiting slot 43 enables the second hard disk module 4 to have a sliding stroke along the first direction, which facilitates the rapid and smooth installation and disassembly and maintenance of the second hard disk module 4. It is understandable that during installation, when the second hard disk module 4 slides into place, the first connecting portion 41 is connected to the support surface 82, and / or the second connecting portion 42 is connected to the first stand 11, so as to achieve the fixation of the second hard disk module 4. In addition, it is understandable that the limiting slot 43 is provided with an opening for the limiting portion 62 to enter the limiting slot 43 or to exit from the limiting slot 43. The provision of the opening facilitates the placement of the second hard disk module 4 in a suitable position, so as to facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the second hard disk module 4.

[0066] It should be noted that the present embodiment does not impose any restrictions on the specific shapes of the limiting groove 43 and the limiting portion 62, as long as the limiting portion 62 can slide with the limiting groove 43 and the limiting portion 62 can enter and exit the limiting groove 43. For example, the limiting groove 43 is an I-shaped nail groove provided on the second hard disk module 4, and the limiting portion 62 is an I-shaped nail provided on the power module 6.

[0067] In addition, if Figure 9 As shown, the second hard drive module 4 is provided with a third hook 45 for securing the hard drive backplane. Furthermore, to enhance the structural strength of the second hard drive module 4, the hard drive frame 44 of the second hard drive module 4 is provided with a convex bump and / or a bent structure to increase the structural strength of the hard drive frame 44. This, combined with the securing method of the second hard drive module 4, enhances the reliability of the second hard drive module 4.

[0068] In addition, in order to improve the reliability of the fixation of the first bracket 8, in some embodiments, the first bracket 8 is provided with a second fixing portion and a third fixing portion, the second fixing portion is connected to the chassis 1, and the third fixing portion is connected to the power module 6.

[0069] That is to say, in this embodiment, the first bracket 8 is connected to the chassis 1 and the power module 6 respectively through the second fixing part and the third fixing part to enhance the connection strength between the first bracket 8, the chassis 1 and the power module 6, thereby facilitating ensuring the relative position relationship among the first bracket 8, the chassis 1 and the power module 6, and enhancing the reliability and stability of the structure.

[0070] It should be noted that this embodiment does not limit the specific structure of the second fixing portion and the third fixing portion, as long as the first bracket 8 can be connected to the chassis 1 and the power module 6 respectively. Figure 6As shown, for example, the first bracket 8 includes a bracket base plate 83 and a bracket side plate 84 perpendicularly connected to the bracket base plate 83. The bracket base plate 83 is connected to the bottom wall of the chassis 1; the bracket side plate 84 is connected to the power frame 63 of the power module 6. For example, the bracket base plate 83 can be riveted to the bottom wall of the chassis 1; the bracket side plate 84 can be riveted to the power frame 63 of the power module 6.

[0071] In addition, if Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the power module 6 includes a power compartment and at least one partition 64 provided in the power compartment to divide the power compartment into at least two power spaces.

[0072] That is to say, this embodiment divides the internal space of the power supply compartment into at least two sub-spaces by adding a partition 64 in the power supply compartment, and each sub-space is used to place at least one power supply, so that multiple power supplies can be freely matched, which is conducive to optimizing the power supply settings. Exemplarily, the partition 64 is set along the third direction to divide the internal space of the power supply compartment along the third direction into at least two power supply spaces. For example, the number of partitions 64 is one, and one partition 64 is set at a preset height of the power supply compartment along the third direction, thereby dividing the power supply compartment into two power supply spaces set up upper and lower along the third direction to support the free matching of two power supplies. In addition, it can be understood that the power supply compartment has a structure for limiting and guiding the power supply to facilitate the insertion or removal of the power supply into or out of the power supply compartment.

[0073] In addition, considering the fixation of the power module 6, as shown in FIG. Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the power frame 63 of the power module 6 includes a bent portion 65, which is fixed to the bottom wall and the side wall of the chassis 1 to ensure the stability and reliability of the power module 6. For example, the bent portion 65 can be riveted to the bottom wall and the side wall of the chassis 1 respectively.

[0074] In addition, if Figure 6 and Figure 10 As shown, in some embodiments, the chassis 1 is provided with a second bracket 51, the second bracket 51 is used to install the open computing project module 5, the open computing project module 5 is connected to the mainboard 10 of the edge server through a cable, the second bracket 51 is provided with a first cable plug fixing portion 511 and a second cable plug fixing portion 512, and at least one of the first cable plug fixing portion 511 and the second cable plug fixing portion 512 has an anti-foolproof structure.

[0075] That is, this embodiment provides a second bracket 51 to securely mount the open computing project module 5. The open computing project module 5 is connected to the edge server's mainboard 10 via a cable, facilitating control of the design dimensions of the mainboard 10. To enhance cable securement reliability, this embodiment provides a first cable plug securing portion 511 and a second cable plug securing portion 512. The cables are connected to the first and second cable plug securing portions 511, 512, respectively, to secure the cables to the second bracket 51. This secures the cables and thereby enhances the reliability of the cable connection between the open computing project module 5 and the mainboard 10. Furthermore, at least one of the first and second cable plug securing portions 511, 512, includes a foolproof structure to prevent the cable connected to the first and second cable plug securing portions 511 from being reversed, facilitating quick and correct cable connection.

[0076] It should be noted that this embodiment does not limit the specific structure of the first cable plug fixing portion 511 and the second cable plug fixing portion 512, as long as they can secure the corresponding cables. For example, the first cable plug fixing portion 511 and the second cable plug fixing portion 512 are mounting studs, and cables can be locked to the first cable plug fixing portion 511 and the second cable plug fixing portion 512 using fixings or the like. Alternatively, the mounting studs can be self-clinching studs. By having different step sizes on the self-clinching studs of the first cable plug fixing portion 511 and the second cable plug fixing portion 512, foolproofing is achieved to prevent cables from being installed upside down.

[0077] Furthermore, if Figure 10 As shown, in some embodiments, the second bracket 51 includes a bracket body 513 and a first guide rail 514 and a second guide rail 515 arranged opposite to each other. The bracket body 513 is used to set the open computing project module 5 and is connected to the chassis 1; the first guide rail 514 and the second guide rail 515 are respectively connected to the two sides of the bracket body 513 for guiding the installation of the open computing project module 5.

[0078] That is to say, this embodiment provides an installation track for the installation of the open computing project module 5 by setting the first guide rail 514 and the second guide rail 515, so as to ensure the stability and smoothness of the installation of the open computing project module 5 and facilitate the rapid and reliable installation of the open computing project module 5.

[0079] The above is a detailed introduction to an edge server provided by this application. This article uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the method and core ideas of this application. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, without departing from the principles of this application, several improvements and modifications can be made to this application, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the scope of protection of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. An edge server, characterized in that: include: A chassis (1), wherein one end of the chassis (1) along a first direction is a rear window, the rear window is provided with a mounting portion, and the mounting portion comprises an accommodating space, a first guide portion, and a first fixing portion; A mainboard (10) is disposed in the chassis (1) and extends along the first direction to the rear window, the mounting portion being located above the mainboard (10) along a third direction, the third direction being perpendicular to the first direction; One of a first hard disk module (2) and a first peripheral interface module (3), wherein the first hard disk module (2) and the first peripheral interface module (3) are replaceably connected to the mounting portion, the first hard disk module (2) and the first peripheral interface module (3) are selectively arranged in the accommodating space, and the first hard disk module (2) and the first peripheral interface module (3) are both provided with a second guide portion for slidingly cooperating with the first guide portion along the third direction and a connecting member for detachably connecting to the first fixing portion; The rear window of the chassis (1) is further provided with a second hard disk module (4) and an open computing project module (5), the second hard disk module (4) and the open computing project module (5) are stacked along the third direction, and both are located on one side of the motherboard (10) along the second direction; the rear window of the chassis (1) is further provided with a power supply module (6); the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction and the third direction respectively; The chassis (1) is provided with a first bracket (8), the first bracket (8) is aligned with the second hard disk module (4) and the open computing project module (5), so that the first bracket (8) and the power module (6) are arranged side by side along the second direction, the first bracket (8) is provided with a first supporting portion (81), the power module (6) is provided with a second supporting portion (61), the power board (9) of the edge server is supported on the first supporting portion (81) and the second supporting portion (61), and the power board (9) extends from the side of the power module (6) away from the first bracket (8) along the second direction to the side of the first bracket (8) away from the power module (6), the power board (9) and the mainboard (10) are completely misaligned along the second direction, and the power board (9) is used to supply power to electrical equipment that originally draws power through the mainboard (10), so as to reduce the size of the mainboard (10) by increasing the width of the power board (9) along the second direction.

2. The edge server according to claim 1, wherein: The first guide portion comprises: a first stand (11) and a second stand (12), which are arranged at intervals along the second direction at the end of the rear window, and a guide groove extending along the third direction is provided on one side of the first stand (11) and the second stand (12) facing the inside of the chassis (1), and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction and the third direction respectively; The second guide portion is a guide arm for slidingly cooperating with the guide groove; The first fixing portion includes a first fixing structure provided on the main board (10) and a second fixing structure provided on at least one of the first stand (11) and the second stand (12); The connecting member includes a first connecting member connected to the first fixing structure and a second connecting member connected to the second fixing structure.

3. The edge server according to claim 1, wherein: The Open Compute Project module (5) is connected to the mainboard (10) via a cable.

4. The edge server according to claim 3, wherein: The second hard disk module (4) is mounted above the open computing project module (5) along the third direction, and the second hard disk module (4) is detachable relative to the chassis (1).

5. The edge server according to claim 3, characterized in that: The rear window of the chassis (1) is further provided with a power supply module (6) and a second peripheral interface module (7); the power supply module (6), the open computing project module (5), the mounting portion and the second peripheral interface module (7) are sequentially arranged along the second direction, and the second peripheral interface module (7) is arranged above the mainboard (10) along the third direction.

6. The edge server according to claim 5, characterized in that: The chassis (1) comprises a first side wall and a second side wall arranged opposite to each other along the second direction, the power supply module (6) is attached to the first side wall, and a preset gap is provided between the second peripheral interface module (7) and the second side wall, the preset gap having a avoiding effect so that the second peripheral interface module (7) can be installed with a second external device having a wider size than the first external device installed on the first peripheral interface module (3).

7. The edge server according to claim 5, characterized in that: The power board (9) is connected to the main board (10) via a cable.

8. The edge server according to claim 7, characterized in that: The power board (9) is integrated with a computing node power connection part, a fan board power connection part and a backplane power connection part.

9. The edge server according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first bracket (8) is provided with a supporting surface (82), and the supporting surface (82) has a preset height along the third direction; the second hard disk module (4) is provided with a first connecting portion (41), and the first connecting portion (41) is mounted on the supporting surface (82), and the first connecting portion (41) and the supporting surface (82) are detachably connected.

10. The edge server according to claim 9, characterized in that: The second hard disk module (4) is provided with a second connecting portion (42), and the rear window end of the chassis (1) is provided with a first stand (11) arranged along the third direction, and the second connecting portion (42) is detachably connected to the first stand (11).

11. The edge server according to claim 9, characterized in that: One of the power supply module (6) and the second hard disk module (4) is provided with a limiting slide groove (43) extending along the first direction, and the other is provided with a limiting portion (62) that slidably cooperates with the limiting slide groove (43), and the limiting slide groove (43) is provided with an opening for the limiting portion (62) to enter and exit.

12. The edge server according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first bracket (8) comprises a bracket base plate (83) and a bracket side plate (84) vertically connected to the bracket base plate (83), the bracket base plate (83) is connected to the bottom wall of the chassis (1), and the bracket side plate (84) is connected to the power frame (63) of the power module (6).

13. The edge server according to any one of claims 5 to 12, characterized in that: The power module (6) comprises a power supply compartment and at least one partition (64) arranged in the power supply compartment to divide the power supply compartment into at least two power supply spaces.

14. The edge server according to any one of claims 3 to 12, characterized in that: The chassis (1) is provided with a second bracket (51), the second bracket (51) being used for mounting the open computing project module (5), the open computing project module (5) being connected to the mainboard (10) via a cable, the second bracket (51) being provided with a first cable plug fixing portion (511) and a second cable plug fixing portion (512), at least one of the first cable plug fixing portion (511) and the second cable plug fixing portion (512) having a foolproof structure.

15. The edge server according to claim 14, characterized in that: The second bracket (51) comprises: A bracket body (513) is used to set the open computing project module (5) and is connected to the chassis (1); The first guide rail (514) and the second guide rail (515) are arranged opposite to each other and are respectively connected to the two sides of the bracket body (513) to guide the installation of the open computing project module (5).

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