Server wireless communication device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of servers, in particular to a wireless communication device of a server, which comprises a shell, a wireless communication module and a wireless communication module. A PCIe golden finger is installed at one end of the shell, an M.2 interface is installed at the other end of the shell, and a signal conversion controller is fixedly installed in the shell. The PCIe golden finger is electrically connected with a first port of the signal conversion controller, and the M.2 interface is connected with a second port of the signal conversion controller; the M.2 interface is connected with the wireless communication module; the wireless communication module comprises an antenna, and the antenna is connected with an external antenna interface through an adapter cable; the external antenna interface is clamped outside the server case; the external antenna interface comprises a base, and a signal indicating lamp is arranged on the base. The communication module can be conveniently installed in the server without an additional PCIE expansion slot, and a user can select different communication modules according to needs and easily insert the M.2 connector, so that the convenience of plug and play is realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of servers, and in particular relates to a server wireless communication device. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of cloud product applications, informatization has deeply penetrated into all areas of society. People are increasingly relying on the Internet for communication in their daily work and life, so the amount of network data continues to increase. Generally, general servers use wired networks for communication connections and data transmission. However, once you leave the server cabinet, you may face the problem of no available network connection or the need to rewire and update the network cables on a large scale. In order to overcome the limitations of these wired network applications, PCIE wireless communication cards are usually added, but this will occupy the IO expansion slot, resulting in some limitations in application. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art, the utility model provides a server wireless communication device to solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0004] The utility model provides a server wireless communication device, comprising:

[0005] A shell, the size of which complies with the E1.S standard; a PCIe gold finger is installed at one end of the shell, an M.2 interface is installed at the other end of the shell, and a signal conversion controller is fixedly installed inside the shell; the PCIe gold finger is electrically connected to the first port of the signal conversion controller, and the M.2 interface is connected to the second port of the signal conversion controller; the M.2 interface is connected to the wireless communication module.

[0006] In an optional implementation, the wireless communication module includes an antenna, and the antenna is connected to an external antenna interface via a switching cable.

[0007] In an optional implementation, the external antenna interface card is connected to the outside of the server chassis.

[0008] In an optional implementation, the external antenna interface includes a base, the base is provided with a buckle, and the buckle is snapped into a snap hole of the server chassis.

[0009] In an optional implementation, the antenna is a thin dual-band PIFA antenna.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the wireless communication module adopts a 4G / 5G communication module.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, the base includes a plurality of antenna interfaces, and the antenna interfaces are equipped with antennas.

[0012] In an optional embodiment, the base also includes a USB interface, an onboard SIM card slot, an onboard power supply, and a signal indicator light.

[0013] In an optional implementation, the PCIe gold finger, M.2 interface and signal conversion controller are integrated on a PCB board, and the PCB board is installed in the housing.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, the signal conversion controller includes a PCIe bridge chip, an M.2 control chip and a power management chip; the PCIe bridge chip converts the PCIe signal into an M.2 signal; the M.2 control chip controls and manages the M.2 interface, including data transmission, error detection and correction; the power management chip manages the power supply to the PCIe bridge chip and the M.2 control chip.

[0015] The beneficial effect of the utility model is that the server wireless communication device provided by the utility model can conveniently install a communication module in the server by utilizing the E1.S structural space without the need for an additional PCIE expansion slot. Users can select different communication modules as needed and easily insert the M.2 connector to achieve plug-and-play convenience. In addition, through the external antenna interface, the signal transmission range of the communication module can be improved and the communication performance can be enhanced.

[0016] In addition, the utility model has a reliable design principle, a simple structure and a very broad application prospect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model or the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of a server wireless communication device according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 It is a schematic architecture diagram of a server wireless communication device according to an embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in the present invention, the following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art of the present invention. The terms used herein in the specification of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0022] The key terms appearing in the present invention are explained below.

[0023] English abbreviation: 5G module; English full name: 5th generation mobile networks module Chinese full name: fifth generation mobile communication technology module.

[0024] English abbreviation: 4G module; English full name: 4th generation mobile networks module; Chinese full name: Fourth generation mobile communication technology module.

[0025] English full name: E1.S; Chinese full name: small size storage specification.

[0026] English full name: M.2 connector; Chinese full name: It is the electrical interface specification for the appearance size and pins of the computer's internal expansion card and related connectors.

[0027] As can be seen from the background technology, the current related solution is to obtain PCIE signals through PICE gold fingers, and achieve PCIE to 4G / 5G signals through signal conversion and matching with communication module cards, while the antenna part relies on the PCIE baffle (bracket) to install to achieve better signal transmission.

[0028] However, with this communication architecture, the system must be re-authenticated when the system configuration changes, resulting in a waste of time. When a PCIE communication card is used, it will occupy a PCIE slot, which may affect the expansion application of the server.

[0029] In order to facilitate the understanding of the present invention, the server wireless communication device provided by the present invention is further described below based on the principle of the server wireless communication device of the present invention and in combination with an embodiment.

[0030] For details, please refer to Figure 1 , the server wireless communication device comprises:

[0031] The shell has a size that complies with the E1.S standard; a PCIe gold finger 1 is installed at one end of the shell, an M.2 interface 3 is installed at the other end of the shell, and a signal conversion controller 2 is fixedly installed inside the shell; the PCIe gold finger 1 is electrically connected to the first port of the signal conversion controller 2, and the M.2 interface 3 is connected to the second port of the signal conversion controller 2; the M.2 interface 3 is connected to the wireless communication module 4, such as Figure 2 shown.

[0032] The wireless communication module 4 includes an antenna, which is connected to an external antenna interface via a switching cable; the external antenna interface is card-connected to the outside of the server chassis; the external antenna interface includes a base, on which a signal indicator light is provided.

[0033] The server wireless communication device obtains PCIE signals through the A gold finger of the original E1.S standard, and converts PCIe signals into USB signals through the signal conversion controller. The USB signal can be directly connected to the M.2 connector on the communication board to realize the interface of the communication module. Then, insert the 4G / 5G communication module on the M.2 connector as needed and connect it to the antenna to realize the communication function.

[0034] The PCIe gold finger 1, the M.2 interface 3 and the signal conversion controller 2 are integrated on a PCB board, and the PCB board is installed in the housing.

[0035] The E1.S standard space is adopted to ensure that the server wireless communication device can be used in various servers.

[0036] On the PCB board, the PCIE signal is obtained through the PCIe gold finger 1 of the E1.S standard. Subsequently, the PCIE signal is converted by the signal conversion controller 2, and the signal conversion controller is responsible for the control of the overall operation. The USB signal is output downstream and connected to the M.2 connector 3 to complete the signal series connection on the communication board. The M.2 connector 3 is connected to the wireless communication module 4.

[0037] The wireless communication module 4 can be a 4G / 5G module, and the 4G / 5G module is compatible with a new type of thin antenna, such as a thin dual-band PIFA antenna. The assembly is completed by simply installing the 4G / 5G module that can be applied to the M.2 connector according to the use area. The antenna on the 4G / 5G module can be connected to the external antenna interface through a transfer cable to increase the signal transmission range.

[0038] The signal conversion controller includes a PCIe bridge chip, an M.2 control chip and a power management chip; the PCIe bridge chip converts the PCIe signal into an M.2 signal; the M.2 control chip controls and manages the M.2 interface, including data transmission, error detection and correction; the power management chip manages the power supply to the PCIe bridge chip and the M.2 control chip.

[0039] The external antenna includes a base, which includes multiple antenna interfaces, and the antenna interfaces are equipped with antennas; the base also includes a USB interface, an onboard SIM card slot, an onboard power supply, a signal indicator light, and reserves multiple pads for convenient viewing of the module working status and testing of other functions.

[0040] Although the utility model is described in detail by referring to the accompanying drawings and in combination with the preferred embodiments, the utility model is not limited thereto. Without departing from the spirit and essence of the utility model, ordinary technicians in the field can make various equivalent modifications or substitutions to the embodiments of the utility model, and these modifications or substitutions should be within the scope of the utility model / any technician familiar with the technical field can easily think of changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed by the utility model, which should be included in the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model shall be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A server wireless communication device, characterized in that: include: A shell, the size of which complies with the E1.S standard; a PCIe gold finger is installed at one end of the shell, an M.2 interface is installed at the other end of the shell, and a signal conversion controller is fixedly installed inside the shell; the PCIe gold finger is electrically connected to the first port of the signal conversion controller, and the M.2 interface is connected to the second port of the signal conversion controller; the M.2 interface is connected to the wireless communication module.

2. The server wireless communication device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wireless communication module includes an antenna, and the antenna is connected to an external antenna interface via a switching cable.

3. The server wireless communication device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The external antenna interface card is connected to the outside of the server chassis.

4. The server wireless communication device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The external antenna interface comprises a base, on which a buckle is provided, and the buckle is buckled in a buckle hole of a server chassis.

5. The server wireless communication device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The antenna adopts a thin dual-frequency PIFA antenna.

6. The server wireless communication device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wireless communication module adopts a 4G / 5G communication module.

7. The server wireless communication device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The base includes a plurality of antenna interfaces, and antennas are installed on the antenna interfaces.

8. The server wireless communication device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The base also includes a USB interface, an onboard SIM card slot, an onboard power supply, and a signal indicator light.

9. The server wireless communication device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The PCIe gold finger, M.2 interface and signal conversion controller are integrated on a PCB board, and the PCB board is installed in the housing.

10. The server wireless communication device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The signal conversion controller includes a PCIe bridge chip, an M.2 control chip and a power management chip; the PCIe bridge chip converts the PCIe signal into an M.2 signal; The M.2 control chip controls and manages the M.2 interface, including data transmission, error detection and correction; the power management chip manages the power supply to the PCIe bridge chip and the M.2 control chip.

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