Hot plug structure and server

Abstract

The invention relates to a hot plug structure and a server, the hot plug structure comprises a board card and a disk box, and the board card comprises a support plate and a slot arranged on the support plate; the disk box comprises a hard disk, a support, a handle and an unlocking piece, the hard disk is installed on the support and can be inserted into the slot, the handle and the unlocking piece are located on the side, away from the slot, of the hard disk, the handle comprises a first end and a second end, and the first end is rotationally connected to the support; the handle has a first state and a second state, when the handle is in the first state, the second end is clamped to the unlocking piece, when the handle is in the second state, the second end is separated from the unlocking piece and pops out of the support, and the unlocking piece is configured to move in the direction away from the first end so that the second end can be switched from the first state to the second state. By the adoption of the hot plug structure, the hard disk can achieve the hot plug action, tools are not needed any more during disassembly and assembly, and disassembly and assembly convenience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of servers, and in particular to a hot-swap structure and a server. Background Art

[0002] With the development of China's electronic technology, more and more electronic devices have been widely used. The server is an important component of electronic equipment and is mainly used to provide computing services. The main structure of the server is similar to the general computer architecture, mainly including boards, processors, hard disks, memory, system buses and connectors. With the development of server systems, the demand for hard disks on servers is increasing, and the demand for hot-swappable hard disks is also increasing. In related technologies, the hard disk is fixed to the PCIE board / other board by screws, and then hot-swapped with the PCIE board / other board. However, existing hard disks cannot be disassembled and assembled without tools, and the use of screws to lock the hard disk makes it inconvenient to disassemble and assemble the hard disk. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Based on this, it is necessary to provide a hot-swap structure to address the problem of hot-swap hard disks.

[0004] The present application provides a hot-swap structure, which includes:

[0005] A board, comprising a support plate and a slot provided on the support plate;

[0006] A disk enclosure comprising a hard disk, a bracket, a handle, and an unlocking member, wherein the hard disk is mounted on the bracket and can be plugged into the slot, the handle and the unlocking member are both located on a side of the hard disk facing away from the slot, the handle comprising a first end and a second end, the first end being rotatably connected to the bracket;

[0007] The handle has a first state and a second state. When in the first state, the second end is engaged with the unlocking member. When in the second state, the second end is separated from the unlocking member and pops out of the bracket. The unlocking member is configured to move in a direction away from the first end so that the second end switches from the first state to the second state.

[0008] The hot-swappable structure described above mounts the hard drive on a bracket and provides a slot on the board. The hard drive in the disk cartridge can be plugged into the slot, thereby transferring data to the board. A handle and an unlocking member are provided on the bracket of the disk cartridge, and the handle and unlocking member are located on the side of the hard drive facing away from the slot. When the handle is in a first state, the second end engages the unlocking member, thereby locking the handle and the bracket. When the handle is in a second state, the second end separates from the unlocking member, and the second end of the handle is ejected to the outside of the bracket. At this time, the staff can pull out the disk cartridge by holding the second end, thereby achieving hot-swappable hard drive. By moving the unlocking member in a direction away from the first end, the handle switches from the first state to the second state, that is, the handle switches from the locked state to the unlocked state, thereby facilitating hot-swappable operation. The hot-swappable structure provided by this application maintains the handle in the second state during hot-swapping of the disk cartridge, that is, the second end of the handle is ejected to the outside of the bracket, making it easier for the staff to hold the handle and remove the disk cartridge. By adopting the hot-swappable structure of the present application, the hard disk can not only realize hot-swappable action, but also no longer requires tools during disassembly and assembly, thereby improving the convenience of disassembly and assembly.

[0009] In one embodiment, the unlocking member includes a connecting portion and a clamping portion, wherein the connecting portion extends along the plugging and unplugging direction of the hard disk, and one end of the connecting portion along the plugging and unplugging direction is connected to the bracket, and the other end of the connecting portion along the plugging and unplugging direction is connected to the clamping portion;

[0010] The second end is provided with a groove portion. When in the first state, the clamping portion is provided in the groove portion and clamped with the groove portion. When in the second state, the clamping portion is separated from the groove portion.

[0011] The connecting portion of the unlocking member is extended in the insertion and removal direction, with one end connected to the bracket and the other end connected to the engaging portion. A groove is provided on the second end of the handle. When the handle is in the first state, the engaging portion is disposed within the groove and engages with the groove, thereby locking the handle. The unlocking member is moved in a direction away from the first end, thereby switching the handle from the first state to the second state. When the handle is in the second state, the engaging portion is separated from the groove, and the second end of the handle is located outside the bracket, making it easier for a person to grasp.

[0012] In one embodiment, the disk box further includes a rotating shaft and an elastic member, wherein the rotating shaft passes through the first end, the elastic member and the bracket, one end of the elastic member is connected to the bracket, and the other end is connected to the first end, and the elastic member can push the handle to rotate away from the bracket by its own elastic force when in the second state.

[0013] By providing a rotating shaft that passes through the first end of the handle and the bracket, the handle and the bracket are rotatably connected, allowing the handle to rotate relative to the bracket. Furthermore, by providing an elastic member that passes through the rotating shaft, with one end connected to the first end of the handle and the other end connected to the bracket, when the handle is in a first state, the handle is engaged with the unlocking member and the elastic member is compressed. When the handle is in a second state, the handle is separated from the unlocking member, and the elastic member is reset. The elastic member uses its own elastic force to push the handle to rotate away from the bracket, thereby ejecting the handle and making it easier for a person to grasp the handle.

[0014] In one embodiment, the hot-swap structure also includes a limit cover connected to the support plate, the limit cover is arranged above the disk box, the limit cover and the disk box are slidably matched through a slide rail assembly, and the sliding direction of the disk box is parallel to the plug-in and pull-out direction of the hard disk.

[0015] The disk tray is covered by a limit cover, which provides a certain degree of protection for the tray, preventing external forces from acting on the tray and affecting its performance. Furthermore, the limit cover and the tray slide together via a slide rail assembly, limiting the tray's sliding direction to parallel to the insertion and removal direction, allowing the tray to slide in the insertion and removal direction, making it easier to insert or remove the hard drive in the tray from the slot, thereby improving the convenience of inserting and removing the tray.

[0016] In one embodiment, the disk box further includes a heat sink, a receiving slot is provided on the bracket, the hard disk and the heat sink are both provided in the receiving slot, and the heat sink is provided on the side of the hard disk away from the bottom wall of the receiving slot.

[0017] The heat sink facilitates heat dissipation for the hard drive. Both the heat sink and the hard drive are placed within the bracket's receiving slot, thus assembling the heat sink and the hard drive. The heat sink is located on the side of the hard drive facing away from the bottom wall of the receiving slot. This allows for better air circulation above the heat sink than the bracket, further enhancing the heat dissipation efficiency of the heat sink.

[0018] In one embodiment, the slide rail assembly includes a slide rail and a slide groove, one of the slide rail and the slide groove is arranged on the inner top surface of the limit cover, and the other is arranged on the upper surface of the heat sink, and the slide groove extends along the plug-in and pull-out direction.

[0019] One of the rails or the slots of the slide assembly is positioned on the inner top surface of the position-limiting cover, while the other is positioned on the upper surface of the heat sink. The rails and slots slide together, and the slots extend in the direction of insertion and removal, thereby defining the sliding direction of the disk cartridge. Furthermore, due to the large number of electrical components arranged on the support plate, the present application positions one of the rails or the slots of the slide assembly on the inner top surface of the position-limiting cover. Neither the rails nor the slots need to be positioned on the support plate, thus saving space on the support plate and improving space utilization.

[0020] In one embodiment, the hot-swap structure further includes a baffle, which is located on a side of the limiting cover away from the slot, is connected to the limiting cover and the support plate, and is provided with a through hole for the disk box to pass through.

[0021] A blocking piece is provided on the side of the limiting cover away from the slot, thereby limiting the limiting cover and preventing the limiting cover from shaking. The blocking piece is connected to the limiting cover and the support plate to fix the blocking piece, and a through hole is provided on the blocking piece to facilitate the passage of the disc box.

[0022] In one embodiment, the disk box further includes a spring sheet connected to the bracket and located between the handle and the bracket.

[0023] By providing a spring sheet, connecting the spring sheet to the bracket, and positioning the spring sheet between the handle and the bracket, the shielding (EMI protection) performance of the disc box is enhanced.

[0024] In one embodiment, a plurality of disk boxes are provided, a plurality of slots are provided, and the plurality of disk boxes and the plurality of slots are arranged at intervals along the same direction, and the plurality of slots and the plurality of disk boxes are plugged in one-to-one.

[0025] Multiple disk enclosures are provided, each with a corresponding slot. Each slot corresponds to a disk enclosure, increasing the number of hard drives that can accommodate data and improving data storage capacity. Furthermore, the multiple disk enclosures and slots are spaced apart in the same direction. By defining the arrangement direction of the hard drives and slots on the support plate, space allocation on the support plate is facilitated.

[0026] The present application also provides a server comprising any of the hot-swappable structures described above.

[0027] Applying any of the above-mentioned hot-swap structures in a server not only enables hot-swap of hard disks, but also eliminates the need for tools for disassembly and assembly, thereby improving the convenience of disassembly and assembly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the handle of the hot-swappable structure provided in this application when it is in the first state.

[0029] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the handle of the hot-swappable structure provided in this application when it is in the second state.

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in which the hot-swappable disk box provided in this application is outside the board.

[0031] Figure 4 This is an exploded diagram of the hot-swap structure provided in this application.

[0032] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the disk box provided in this application.

[0033] Figure 6 Exploded view of the disc box provided for this application.

[0034] Figure 7 This is a schematic structural diagram of the limit cover provided in this application.

[0035] In the picture:

[0036] 100, board; 110, support plate; 120, slot;

[0037] 200, disk case; 210, hard disk; 220, bracket; 230, handle; 231, groove; 240, unlocking member; 241, connecting portion; 242, clamping portion; 250, rotating shaft; 260, elastic member; 270, heat sink; 280, spring;

[0038] 300, limit cover; 310, limit cover body; 311, weight reduction hole; 312, avoidance groove; 320, first leg;

[0039] 410, slide rail; 420, slide chute;

[0040] 500, blocking piece; 510, blocking piece body; 511, through hole; 520, second leg; 530, locking member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present application more clearly understood, the specific embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following description sets forth many specific details to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways than those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the scope of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0042] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. appear, the orientation or position relationship indicated by these terms is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on this application.

[0043] In addition, if the terms "first" or "second" appear, these terms are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or implicitly specify the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In the description of this application, if the term "plurality" appears, "plurality" means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0044] In this application, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," "connected," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, these terms may refer to fixed connections, removable connections, or integration; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediary; and internal communication between two components or interaction between two components, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0045] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, if a first feature is described as being "above" or "below" a second feature, or similar descriptions, this may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, when a first feature is described as being "above," "above," or "above" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. When a first feature is described as being "below," "below," or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0046] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element. If any, the terms "vertical", "horizontal", "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only embodiment.

[0047] This application provides a hot-swap structure, such as Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the hot-swappable structure includes a board 100 and a disk box 200. The board 100 includes a support plate 110 and a slot 120 arranged on the support plate 110; the disk box 200 includes a hard disk 210, a bracket 220, a handle 230 and an unlocking member 240. The hard disk 210 is installed on the bracket 220, and the hard disk 210 can be plugged into the slot 120. The handle 230 and the unlocking member 240 are both located on the side of the hard disk 210 away from the slot 120. The handle 230 includes a first end and a second end, and the first end is rotatably connected to the bracket 220; the handle 230 has a first state and a second state. When in the first state, the second end is clamped to the unlocking member 240. When in the second state, the second end is separated from the unlocking member 240, and the second end pops out of the bracket 220. The unlocking member 240 is configured to move in a direction away from the first end so that the second end switches from the first state to the second state.

[0048] The hot-swappable structure includes a board 100 and a disk enclosure 200. A hard drive 210 is mounted on a bracket 220. A slot 120 is provided on the board 100. The hard drive 210 in the disk enclosure 200 can be plugged into the slot 120, thereby transferring data to the board 100. A handle 230 and an unlocking member 240 are provided on the bracket 220 of the disk enclosure 200. The handle 230 and the unlocking member 240 are located on the side of the hard drive 210 facing away from the slot 120. When the handle 230 is in a first state, the second end engages with the unlocking member 240, thereby locking the handle 230 and the bracket 220. When the handle 230 is in a second state, the second end separates from the unlocking member 240, and the second end of the handle 230 is ejected to the outside of the bracket 220. At this point, a worker can pull the disk enclosure 200 by gripping the second end, thereby hot-swapping the hard drive 210. By moving the unlocking member 240 in a direction away from the first end, the handle 230 is switched from the first state to the second state, that is, the handle 230 is switched from the locked state to the unlocked state, thereby facilitating hot plugging. In the hot plug structure provided by the present application, during the hot plugging of the disk cartridge 200, the handle 230 is always in the second state, that is, the second end of the handle 230 is ejected to the outside of the bracket 220, making it easier for the staff to hold the handle 230 and perform the disassembly and assembly of the disk cartridge 200. By adopting the hot plug structure of the present application, the hard disk 210 can not only achieve hot plugging, but also no longer require tools during disassembly and assembly, thereby improving the convenience of disassembly and assembly.

[0049] In some embodiments, as Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the unlocking member 240 includes a connecting portion 241 and a clamping portion 242, the connecting portion 241 extends along the plug-in and unplugging direction of the hard disk 210, and one end of the connecting portion 241 along the plug-in and unplugging direction is connected to the bracket 220, and the other end of the connecting portion 241 along the plug-in and unplugging direction is connected to the clamping portion 242; the second end is provided with a groove portion 231, when in the first state, the clamping portion 242 is provided in the groove portion 231, and the clamping portion 242 is clamped with the groove portion 231, when in the second state, the clamping portion 242 is separated from the groove portion 231. The connecting portion 241 of the unlocking member 240 extends along the insertion and removal direction, with one end connected to the bracket 220 and the other end connected to the engaging portion 242. A recess 231 is provided on the second end of the handle 230. When the handle 230 is in the first state, the engaging portion 242 is disposed within the recess 231 and engages with the recess 231, thereby locking the handle 230. By moving the unlocking member 240 away from the first end, the handle 230 is switched from the first state to the second state. When the handle 230 is in the second state, the engaging portion 242 is separated from the recess 231, and the second end of the handle 230 is located outside the bracket 220, making it easier for a person to grasp it.

[0050] More specifically, if Figures 1 to 6As shown, the groove portion 231 of the handle 230 is trapezoidal in shape, the shape of the clamping portion 242 is adapted to the shape of the groove portion 231 , and the shape of the clamping portion 242 disposed in the groove portion 231 is also trapezoidal in shape.

[0051] It is understandable that in order to move the wave unlocking member 240 in a direction away from the first end, the unlocking member 240 is made of an elastic material, such as plastic or the like.

[0052] In some embodiments, as Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the disk cartridge 200 further includes a rotating shaft 250 and an elastic member 260. The rotating shaft 250 is disposed through the first end, the elastic member 260, and the bracket 220. One end of the elastic member 260 is connected to the bracket 220, and the other end is connected to the first end. In the second state, the elastic member 260 can use its own elastic force to push the handle 230 to rotate away from the bracket 220. By providing the rotating shaft 250, which passes through the first end of the handle 230 and the bracket 220, a rotatable connection is achieved between the handle 230 and the bracket 220, allowing the handle 230 to rotate relative to the bracket 220. By setting an elastic member 260, the elastic member 260 is passed through the rotating shaft 250, and one end of the elastic member 260 is connected to the first end of the handle 230, and the other end is connected to the bracket 220. When the handle 230 is in the first state, the handle 230 is engaged with the unlocking member 240, and the elastic member 260 is compressed. When the handle 230 is in the second state, the handle 230 is separated from the unlocking member 240, and the elastic member 260 is reset. The elastic member 260 pushes the handle 230 to rotate in the direction away from the bracket 220 through its own elastic force, thereby popping out the handle 230, making it easier for people to hold the handle 230.

[0053] Specifically, if Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the elastic member 260 is a torsion spring.

[0054] In some embodiments, the disk enclosure 200 further includes a spring clip 280, which is connected to the bracket 220 and located between the handle 230 and the bracket 220. The provision of the spring clip 280, which is connected to the bracket 220 and located between the handle 230 and the bracket 220, enhances the shielding (EMI protection) performance of the disk enclosure 200.

[0055] Specifically, if Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the spring piece 280 is a mesh structure, and the spring piece 280 is buckled on a side of the bracket 220 away from the slot 120 .

[0056] In some embodiments, as Figures 1 to 7As shown, the hot-swap structure further includes a limiting cover 300 connected to the support plate 110. The limiting cover 300 is positioned above the disk tray 200. The limiting cover 300 and the disk tray 200 are slidably engaged via a slide rail assembly, and the sliding direction of the disk tray 200 is parallel to the insertion and removal direction of the hard disk 210. By providing the limiting cover 300 to cover the disk tray 200, the limiting cover 300 provides a certain degree of protection for the disk tray 200, preventing external forces from acting on the disk tray 200 and affecting its operating performance. Furthermore, the limiting cover 300 and the disk tray 200 are slidably engaged via the slide rail assembly, and by limiting the sliding direction of the disk tray 200 to be parallel to the insertion and removal direction, the disk tray 200 slides in the insertion and removal direction, facilitating the insertion and removal of the hard disk 210 in the disk tray 200 into and out of the slot 120, thereby improving the convenience of inserting and removing the disk tray 200.

[0057] In some embodiments, as Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the disk enclosure 200 further includes a heat sink 270. A receiving slot is provided on the bracket 220. The hard disk 210 and the heat sink 270 are both disposed within the receiving slot, with the heat sink 270 disposed on the side of the hard disk 210 facing away from the bottom wall of the receiving slot. The provision of the heat sink 270 facilitates heat dissipation from the hard disk 210. Both the heat sink 270 and the hard disk 210 are disposed within the receiving slot of the bracket 220, thereby assembling the heat sink 270 and the hard disk 210. The location of the heat sink 270 on the side of the hard disk 210 facing away from the bottom wall of the receiving slot provides better air circulation above the heat sink 270 than the bracket 220, thereby improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the heat sink 270.

[0058] In some embodiments, as Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the slide rail assembly includes a slide rail 410 and a slide groove 420. One of the slide rail 410 and the slide groove 420 is disposed on the inner top surface of the limiting cover 300, and the other is disposed on the upper surface of the heat sink 270, and the slide groove 420 extends along the plugging and unplugging direction. One of the slide rail 410 and the slide groove 420 of the slide rail assembly is disposed on the inner top surface of the limiting cover 300, and the other is disposed on the upper surface of the heat sink 270. The slide rail 410 and the slide groove 420 are slidably engaged with each other, and the slide groove 420 extends along the plugging and unplugging direction, thereby defining the sliding direction of the disk cartridge 200. Moreover, due to the excessive number of electrical components arranged on the support plate 110, the present application disposes one of the slide rail 410 and the slide groove 420 of the slide rail assembly on the inner top surface of the limiting cover 300. The slide rail 410 or the slide groove 420 does not need to be disposed on the support plate 110, thereby saving space on the support plate 110 and improving space utilization.

[0059] Specifically, if Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the slide rail 410 is provided on the inner top surface of the limiting cover 300 , and the slide groove 420 is provided on the upper surface of the heat sink 270 .

[0060] Furthermore, if Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the limiting cover 300 includes a limiting cover body 310 and a first leg 320 connected to each other, the slide rail 410 is provided on the inner top surface of the limiting cover body 310 , and the first leg 320 is connected to the support plate 110 .

[0061] Specifically, if Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the limiting cover body 310 and the first supporting leg 320 are arranged tilted, and the angle between the limiting cover body 310 and the first supporting leg 320 is 90°.

[0062] Specifically, if Figures 1 to 7 As shown, a weight-reducing hole 311 is provided on the limiting cover body 310 , and the weight-reducing hole 311 is used to reduce the weight of the limiting cover 300 .

[0063] Specifically, if Figures 1 to 7 As shown, an inwardly recessed avoidance groove 312 is provided on the side of the limiting cover body 310 . The avoidance groove 312 is used to avoid other electrical components on the board 100 , thereby further improving the space utilization of the board 100 .

[0064] In some embodiments, as Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the hot-swap structure further includes a baffle 500, which is located on the side of the limiting cover 300 facing away from the slot 120. The baffle 500 is connected to the limiting cover 300 and the support plate 110. The baffle 500 is provided with a through hole 511 for the disc cartridge 200 to pass through. By providing the baffle 500 on the side of the limiting cover 300 facing away from the slot 120, the baffle 500 is used to limit the limiting cover 300 and prevent it from shaking. The baffle 500 is connected to the limiting cover 300 and the support plate 110 to fix the baffle 500. The baffle 500 is provided with a through hole 511 to facilitate the passage of the disc cartridge 200.

[0065] Furthermore, if Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the blocking piece 500 includes a blocking piece body 510 and a second leg 520 connected to each other. A through hole 511 is provided on the blocking piece body 510. The second leg 520 is connected to the limiting cover 300 and the support plate 110 to fix the blocking piece 500.

[0066] Specifically, if Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the baffle body 510 and the second leg 520 are arranged obliquely, and the angle between the baffle body 510 and the second leg 520 is 90°.

[0067] Specifically, if Figures 1 to 7As shown, the blocking piece 500 further includes a locking member 530. The first leg 320 of the limiting cover 300 abuts against one side of the support plate 110, and the second leg 520 of the blocking piece 500 abuts against the other side of the support plate 110. The locking member 530 sequentially passes through the first leg 320, the support plate 110, and the second leg 520, thereby connecting the limiting cover 300, the support plate 110, and the blocking piece 500. More specifically, the locking member 530 is a screw.

[0068] In some embodiments, multiple disk boxes 200 are provided, and multiple slots 120 are provided. The multiple disk boxes 200 and the multiple slots 120 are arranged in the same direction, and the multiple slots 120 and the multiple disk boxes 200 are plugged in one-to-one. Multiple disk boxes 200 are provided, and corresponding multiple disk boxes 200 are provided with multiple slots 120. Each slot 120 corresponds one-to-one with each disk box 200. This increases the number of hard disks 210 that can accommodate data and improves data storage capacity. Furthermore, the multiple disk boxes 200 and the multiple slots 120 are arranged in the same direction. By limiting the arrangement direction of the hard disks 210 and the slots 120 on the support plate 110, it is easier to plan the space on the support plate 110.

[0069] It should be noted that the same direction mentioned above can be the length direction or the width direction of the disk box.

[0070] Specifically, if Figures 1 to 7 As shown, two disk boxes 200 are provided, and two slots 120 are correspondingly provided, and both disk boxes 200 are located in the covering space of the limiting cover 300 .

[0071] The present application also provides a server including any of the above hot-swap structures. Applying any of the above hot-swap structures in the server not only enables hot-swap of the hard disk 210, but also eliminates the need for tools for hot-swap of the hard disk 210, thereby improving assembly and disassembly convenience.

[0072] The technical features of the above-mentioned embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. In order to make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-mentioned embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0073] The above-described embodiments merely represent several implementation methods of the present application. While the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that a person of ordinary skill in the art may make various modifications and improvements without departing from the spirit of the present application, and these modifications and improvements fall within the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present patent application shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A hot-swap structure, characterized in that: The hot-swap structure comprises: A board, comprising a support plate and a slot provided on the support plate; A disk enclosure comprising a hard disk, a bracket, a handle, and an unlocking member, wherein the hard disk is mounted on the bracket and can be plugged into the slot, the handle and the unlocking member are both located on a side of the hard disk facing away from the slot, the handle comprising a first end and a second end, the first end being rotatably connected to the bracket; The handle has a first state and a second state. When in the first state, the second end is engaged with the unlocking member. When in the second state, the second end is separated from the unlocking member and pops out of the bracket. The unlocking member is configured to move in a direction away from the first end so that the second end switches from the first state to the second state.

2. The hot-swap structure according to claim 1, wherein: The unlocking member includes a connecting portion and a clamping portion, wherein the connecting portion extends along the plugging and unplugging direction of the hard disk, and one end of the connecting portion along the plugging and unplugging direction is connected to the bracket, and the other end of the connecting portion along the plugging and unplugging direction is connected to the clamping portion; The second end is provided with a groove portion. When in the first state, the clamping portion is provided in the groove portion and clamped with the groove portion. When in the second state, the clamping portion is separated from the groove portion.

3. The hot-swap structure according to claim 1, wherein: The disk box also includes a rotating shaft and an elastic member. The rotating shaft passes through the first end, the elastic member and the bracket. One end of the elastic member is connected to the bracket, and the other end is connected to the first end. The elastic member can push the handle to rotate away from the bracket through its own elastic force when in the second state.

4. The hot-swap structure according to claim 1, wherein: The hot-swap structure also includes a limit cover connected to the support plate, the limit cover is arranged above the disk box, the limit cover and the disk box are slidably matched through a slide rail assembly, and the sliding direction of the disk box is parallel to the plug-in and pull-out direction of the hard disk.

5. The hot-swap structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The disk box also includes a heat sink. The bracket is provided with a receiving slot. The hard disk and the heat sink are both arranged in the receiving slot, and the heat sink is arranged on the side of the hard disk away from the bottom wall of the receiving slot.

6. The hot-swap structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The slide rail assembly includes a slide rail and a slide groove, one of the slide rail and the slide groove is arranged on the inner top surface of the limit cover, and the other is arranged on the upper surface of the heat sink, and the slide groove extends along the plugging and unplugging direction of the hard disk.

7. The hot-swap structure according to claim 1, wherein: The hot-swap structure further includes a baffle, which is located on a side of the limiting cover away from the slot, is connected to the limiting cover and the support plate, and is provided with a through hole for the disk box to pass through.

8. The hot-swap structure according to claim 1, wherein: The disk box further includes an elastic sheet connected to the bracket and located between the handle and the bracket.

9. The hot-swap structure according to claim 1, wherein: There are multiple disk boxes and multiple slots, and the multiple disk boxes and the multiple slots are arranged at intervals along the same direction. The multiple slots and the multiple disk boxes are plugged in one-to-one.

10. A server, characterized in that: The hot-swap structure comprises the hot-swap structure according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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