Structure for enabling L-shaped mainboard to be compatible with 4U server

Abstract

The utility model discloses a structure for enabling an L-shaped mainboard to be compatible with a 4U server. The structure for realizing compatibility of the L-shaped mainboard with the 4U server comprises the L-shaped mainboard, an adapter plate and a power supply backboard, the adapter plate is electrically connected to the L-shaped mainboard, the power supply backboard is electrically connected to the adapter plate, and the power supply backboard is provided with 1-4 CRPS power supply interfaces. According to the utility model, the combination of the L-shaped mainboard, the adapter plate and the power supply backboard is designed, so that the traditional L-shaped mainboard which is not suitable for the 4U server originally can be compatible and integrated into the standard server architecture, and the hardware compatibility and the application range of the server are greatly expanded; under the condition that the mainboard design is not replaced or modified, the existing L-shaped mainboard is used for being compatible with the 4U server system, and the mainboard does not need to be developed again, so that the development period is shortened, and the development cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of 4U servers, in particular to a structure for realizing the compatibility of an L-shaped main board with a 4U server. Background Art

[0002] The commonly used L-shaped PCB main board in the server field is mainly characterized by an L-shaped notch in the upper left corner of the PCB, and 2 CRPS power connectors are installed on the notch. When used in a system with a height of 1U or 2U (industry definition: 1U = 1.75 inches = 4.445 cm), it is used to insert the CRPS power supply to supply power to the system. However, in a system with a height of 4U or greater than 4U, since at least 4 CRPS power supplies are required for the entire system, an L-shaped main board with only 2 CRPS power interfaces cannot be directly used. Currently, the industry generally adopts design modifications, such as: 1. changing the main board to a T-shaped board and then adding 4 CRPS power connectors; 2. changing to other abnormal main boards and adding a high-power connector (busbar connector) design method to the main board, etc. However, the above modification methods will waste a large amount of R & D manpower and costs, and also lengthen the R & D cycle. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and provide a structure for realizing the compatibility of an L-shaped main board with a 4U server.

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] The embodiment of the utility model provides a structure for realizing the compatibility of an L-shaped main board with a 4U server, including: an L-shaped main board, an adapter board, and a power backplane. The adapter board is electrically connected to the L-shaped main board, the power backplane is electrically connected to the adapter board, and the power backplane is provided with 1 - 4 CRPS power interfaces.

[0006] In a specific embodiment, the L-shaped main board is provided with CRPS power connectors, and the adapter board is provided with gold finger ends corresponding to the CRPS power connectors.

[0007] In a specific embodiment, the gold finger ends are detachably plugged into the CRPS power connectors.

[0008] In a specific embodiment, the adapter board is provided with female connectors, and the power backplane is provided with male connectors. The male connectors are plugged into the female connectors to form a conducting state.

[0009] In a specific embodiment, the female connectors are vertically arranged, the male connectors are horizontally arranged, and the male connectors are plugged into the female connectors from top to bottom, so that the power backplane is perpendicular to the adapter board.

[0010] In a specific embodiment, a metal spring piece is provided inside the female connector, and a metal protrusion corresponding to the metal spring piece is provided on the male connector.

[0011] In a specific embodiment, the female connector and the male connector are respectively fixed to the adapter board and the power supply backplane by screws.

[0012] In a specific embodiment, the female connector and the male connector are respectively fixed to the adapter board and the power supply backplane by welding.

[0013] In a specific embodiment, the adapter board is electrically connected to the power supply backplane through a wire.

[0014] In a specific embodiment, the number of the CRPS power connectors is two.

[0015] The structure for realizing the compatibility of the L-shaped main board with the 4U server of the present utility model has the beneficial effects compared with the prior art as follows: By designing a combination of an L-shaped main board, an adapter board and a power supply backplane, the traditional L-shaped main board that was originally not applicable to the 4U server can be compatible and integrated into this standard server architecture, greatly expanding the hardware compatibility and application scope of the server, allowing the existing L-shaped main board to be used to be compatible with the 4U server system without replacing or modifying the main board design, and no longer having to re-develop the main board, thus saving the development cycle and cost.

[0016] The following further describes the present utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Description of the Drawings

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model, the following will briefly introduce the accompanying drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the following described accompanying drawings are only some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other accompanying drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0018] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the structure for realizing the compatibility of the L-shaped main board with the 4U server provided by the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the L-shaped main board and the adapter board provided by the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 For Figure 2 The partial enlarged schematic diagram of A in

[0021] Figure 4 It is an application scenario schematic diagram of the structure for realizing the compatibility of the L-shaped main board with the 4U server provided by the present utility model. Detailed implementation manners

[0022] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present utility model clearer and more understandable, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific implementation manners.

[0023] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without making creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0024] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0025] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present utility model, "a plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0026] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected to", "fixed", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0027] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include direct contact between the first and second features, or may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but in contact through additional features therebetween. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on top of" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicating that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature being "below", "under" and "beneath" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicating that the horizontal height of the first feature is less than that of the second feature.

[0028] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples", etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present utility model. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms should not be understood as necessarily referring to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification.

[0029] See Figures 1 to 4 In the specific embodiment shown, the present utility model discloses a structure for realizing the compatibility of an L-shaped main board with a 4U server, including: an L-shaped main board 10, an adapter board 20 and a power backplane 30. The adapter board 20 is electrically connected to the L-shaped main board 10, the power backplane 30 is electrically connected to the adapter board 20, and the power backplane 30 is provided with 1-4 CRPS power interfaces.

[0030] Specifically, by designing a combination of an L-shaped main board 10, an adapter board 20, and a power backplane 30, the traditional L-shaped main board 10 that was originally not applicable to 4U servers can be made compatible and integrated into this standard server architecture, greatly expanding the hardware compatibility and application scope of the server. It allows the use of the existing L-shaped main board 10 to be compatible with the 4U server system without replacing or modifying the main board design, saving the development cycle and cost without having to re-develop the main board. Additionally, re-designing and developing a main board that can be directly applied to 4U servers is not only costly but also time-consuming. By introducing the design of the adapter board 20 and the power backplane 30, this requirement is avoided, and the existing L-shaped main board 10 is directly utilized, thus significantly saving the development cost and shortening the product listing time cycle, which is particularly important for enterprises that need to quickly respond to market changes and improve product competitiveness. Moreover, the power backplane 30 is designed with 1-4 CRPS power interfaces. This design not only provides power redundancy function, enhancing the reliability and stability of the system, but also reserves space for future expansion and upgrade. For example, the power modules can be increased or decreased according to actual needs, or a higher-power power supply can be replaced to support a more powerful hardware configuration. Additionally, through the bridging function of the adapter board 20 and the power backplane 30, the L-shaped main board 10 can be smoothly connected to the power supply and signal transmission system of the 4U server, simplifying the internal connection lines and layout of the system, which is beneficial to improving the overall performance and heat dissipation efficiency of the system.

[0031] In one embodiment, the L-shaped main board 10 is provided with a CRPS power connector 11, and the adapter board 20 is provided with a gold finger end corresponding to the CRPS power connector 11.

[0032] Specifically, the CRPS power connector 11 is a key component on the L-shaped motherboard 10 for receiving external power input. It realizes electrical connection with the adapter board 20 through the gold finger end, ensuring that the L-shaped motherboard 10 can obtain a stable power supply. This design enables the power to be efficiently transmitted to the L-shaped motherboard 10, supporting the normal operation of the L-shaped motherboard 10 and the hardware devices thereon. In addition, the gold finger end, as an interface corresponding to the CRPS power connector 11 on the adapter board 20, has a high degree of conductivity and stability. Through the precise docking of the gold finger, the integrity and reliability of the power signal transmitted between the L-shaped motherboard 10 and the adapter board 20 can be ensured. In addition, the docking method of the gold finger end and the CRPS power connector 11 is adopted to realize the modular design between the L-shaped motherboard 10 and the adapter board 20. This design enables the L-shaped motherboard 10 and the adapter board 20 to be replaced, upgraded or repaired independently without the need for large-scale disassembly of the entire system, thereby improving the maintainability and scalability of the system. In addition, the docking method of the gold finger end and the CRPS power connector 11 provides a stable electrical connection basis for this expansion. In addition, the close connection between the gold finger end and the CRPS power connector 11 can reduce the interference and loss of the power signal during the transmission process, which helps to improve the overall stability and reliability of the system and reduce problems caused by electrical failures. Moreover, the gold finger end is usually made of high-quality metal materials and is specially treated to improve its wear resistance and corrosion resistance. This design enables the gold finger end to withstand multiple plugging and unplugging and long-term use, thereby extending the service life of the L-shaped motherboard 10 and the adapter board 20.

[0033] In one embodiment, the gold finger end is detachably plugged into the CRPS power connector 11 .

[0034] Specifically, the detachable plug-in design of the gold finger end and the CRPS power connector 11 makes the electrical connection very fast and convenient. The user or technician only needs to simply insert the gold finger end into the CRPS power connector 11 to achieve electrical connection without complicated welding or fixing process; similarly, when the electrical connection needs to be disconnected, just gently pull out the gold finger end without using special tools or performing complicated operations. This design greatly improves the maintainability and flexibility of the system. In addition, with the advancement of technology and the replacement of hardware, it may be necessary to upgrade the server. Through the detachable plug-in design of the gold finger end, the old L-shaped motherboard 10 or adapter board 20 can be easily replaced with a new model, so as to enjoy more advanced performance and functions.

[0035] In one embodiment, the adapter board 20 is provided with a female connector 21 , and the power backplane 30 is provided with a male connector 31 , and the male connector 31 is plugged into the female connector 21 to form a conducting state.

[0036] Specifically, the design of the female connector 21 and the male connector 31 enables a stable electrical connection to be formed between the adapter board 20 and the power backplane 30. When the male connector 31 is plugged into the female connector 21, the contact surface between the two forms a conductive path, allowing current and signals to be freely transmitted between the adapter board 20 and the power backplane 30. In addition, the plugged female connector 21 and the male connector 31 can fit tightly to form a low-resistance, high-reliability electrical connection. This conductive state is the basis for the normal operation of the electronic system, ensuring that power can be stably supplied to the adapter board 20 and the L-shaped motherboard 10. In addition, the adapter board 20 and the power backplane 30 are connected by plugging the female connector 21 and the male connector 31. This design embodies the modular concept, which allows adapter boards 20 and power backplanes 30 with different functions to be combined and matched through standardized interfaces to meet the needs of different application scenarios. In addition, with the development of technology and the replacement of hardware equipment, it may be necessary to upgrade or expand the electronic system. By replacing the adapter board 20 or the power backplane 30 with different functions or interfaces, the system upgrade and expansion can be easily achieved without making large-scale changes to the entire system. In addition, the plug-in design of the female connector 21 and the male connector 31 makes the installation process of the adapter board 20 and the power backplane 30 simple and quick. Only the male connector 31 needs to be aligned with the female connector 21 and gently inserted to complete the installation, without the need for complicated debugging and calibration processes.

[0037] In one embodiment, the female connector 21 is vertically arranged, the male connector 31 is horizontally arranged, and the male connector 31 is plugged into the female connector 21 from top to bottom, so that the power backplane 30 is perpendicular to the adapter board 20 .

[0038] Specifically, by setting the power backplane 30 to be perpendicular to the adapter board 20, space can be used more effectively. This vertical layout helps to reduce the horizontal area occupied by the equipment, so that the entire system can be installed more compactly in a limited space. In electronic equipment or systems, space is often a valuable resource. The vertical installation method can make the connection between the power backplane 30 and the adapter board 20 more compact, thereby saving more space for other components. In addition, when the power backplane 30 is installed perpendicular to the adapter board 20, the connection point between the two (i.e., the plug-in point of the female connector 21 and the male connector 31) will be subjected to a more uniform force distribution. This uniform force state helps to improve the strength and stability of the connection structure and reduce the risk of loose connection or damage due to vibration or external force. In the case of horizontal installation, the connection point may produce stress concentration due to gravity or other external factors, while vertical installation helps to disperse these stresses, making the connection point more stable and reliable.

[0039] In one embodiment, a metal spring piece is provided inside the female connector 21, and the male connector 31 is provided with a metal protrusion corresponding to the metal spring piece.

[0040] Specifically, the arrangement of the metal spring piece and the metal protrusion enables a stable electrical connection to be formed between the female connector 21 and the male connector 31. When the male connector 31 is inserted into the female connector 21, the metal protrusion comes into contact with the metal spring piece, thereby establishing a conductive path that allows current and signals to freely transmit between the two. Metal has good electrical conductivity, so the use of the metal spring piece and the metal protrusion can ensure the stability and reliability of the electrical connection. This design helps to reduce resistance and improve the current transmission efficiency, thus meeting the power transmission requirements of electronic devices. In addition, the metal spring piece has a certain elasticity and resilience when subjected to external forces, and can closely adhere to the metal protrusion to form a stable connection structure. This design helps to prevent the male connector 31 from loosening or falling off in the female connector 21, ensuring the stability and reliability of the connection. In addition, the close fit of the metal spring piece and the metal protrusion can reduce electrical faults and damages caused by poor contact or loosening. This design helps to extend the service life of electronic devices and reduce the maintenance and replacement costs. In addition, the metal material has good corrosion resistance and oxidation resistance, and can maintain stable performance under different environmental conditions. Therefore, the design of the metal spring piece and the metal protrusion enables the female connector 21 and the male connector 31 to adapt to various harsh working environments, such as high temperature, humidity, corrosion, etc.

[0041] In one embodiment, the female connector 21 and the male connector 31 are respectively fixed to the adapter plate 20 and the power supply backplane 30 by screws.

[0042] Specifically, as a fastener, the screw has a strong fastening force. By fixing the female connector 21 to the adapter plate 20 and the male connector 31 to the power supply backplane 30 with screws, it can be ensured that these connectors will not loosen or fall off due to external forces such as vibration and impact during the operation of the device. A stable connection is crucial for the normal operation of the device. The screw fixing method can effectively reduce electrical faults and signal interruptions caused by unstable connections, and improve the stability and reliability of the entire device. In addition, the screw fixing method is relatively simple and does not require complex tools or skills to complete the installation, which helps to reduce the assembly cost and time of the device and improve the production efficiency; when the connector needs to be replaced or repaired, simply loosening the screw can easily disassemble it without damaging other components or structures, which helps to reduce the maintenance cost and improve the maintainability of the device.

[0043] In one embodiment, the female connector 21 and the male connector 31 are respectively welded and fixed to the adapter plate 20 and the power supply backplane 30.

[0044] Specifically, welding is a method of connecting two or more metal parts by melting the material and resolidifying it. Welding connections usually have higher strength and rigidity than mechanical connections (such as screw fixing) because welding can form a continuous metal structure and reduce stress concentration at the connection. Compared with screw fixing, welding fixing can ensure that the female connector 21 and the male connector 31 form a permanent connection with the adapter plate 20 and the power backplane 30, greatly reducing the risk of loosening due to external forces such as vibration and impact. In addition, welding fixing can ensure that the electrical connection between the female connector 21 and the male connector 31 and the adapter plate 20 and the power backplane 30 has a good contact area and conductivity, thereby reducing the problems of poor contact and increased resistance. In addition, welding connections usually have better corrosion resistance than mechanical connections because welding can form a dense oxide layer to protect the connection parts from corrosion. In high temperature environments, welding connections can usually maintain good strength and stability and are not easily loosened or failed due to temperature changes.

[0045] In one embodiment, the adapter board 20 is electrically connected to the power backplane 30 via wires.

[0046] Specifically, electrical connection through wires can ensure that electric energy is stably and reliably transmitted to the adapter board 20, and then supplied to other electronic components or devices connected thereto. In addition, in addition to power transmission, the electrical connection between the adapter board 20 and the power backplane 30 may also carry the function of signal transmission. In some electronic devices, the power backplane 30 may not only provide power, but also be responsible for transmitting control signals or status information. Through wire connection, these signals can be smoothly transmitted between the adapter board 20 and the power backplane 30 to achieve overall control and coordination of the device. In addition, the existence of the adapter board 20 can also enhance the compatibility between different devices or modules. Since the adapter board 20 usually has a variety of interfaces and connection options, it can be connected to the power backplane 30 of different specifications or types through wires, so as to adapt to different power supply and signal transmission requirements. In addition, the detachable and replaceable electrical connection between the adapter board 20 and the power backplane 30 helps to realize the modular design of the system. This design allows each part of the system to be independently upgraded, replaced or maintained without large-scale changes to the entire system. In addition, with the continuous development of technology and the continuous changes in application requirements, electronic equipment or systems may need to be continuously updated and upgraded. Through the flexible connection between the adapter board 20 and the power backplane 30, new functional modules or devices can be easily introduced to adapt to future needs and development trends.

[0047] In one embodiment, the number of the CRPS power connectors is 2, and the number of the CRPS power interfaces is 4.

[0048] Specifically, in high-demand computing and data processing environments such as servers and data centers, the stability of the system is crucial. By increasing the number of CRPS power interfaces, the system can be configured with more redundant power modules, ensuring stable operation even if some power modules fail and reducing the risk of system downtime caused by power failures. In addition, each CRPS power module has a certain power supply capacity. When multiple power modules are configured in the system, the total power supply capacity will be increased. Therefore, having 4 CRPS power interfaces can support application scenarios with higher loads, ensuring stable operation of the system under high loads. Additionally, as technology continues to progress and application requirements continue to grow, the load of the system may gradually increase. By reserving a sufficient number of CRPS power interfaces, it is convenient to add power modules to meet future expansion needs and avoid restricting the development of the system due to insufficient power supply.

[0049] The above embodiments are preferred implementation solutions of the present utility model. In addition, the present utility model can also be implemented in other ways. Any obvious replacement without departing from the concept of the technical solution is within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A structure for realizing L-shaped motherboard compatibility with 4U server, characterized in that: include: An L-shaped mainboard, an adapter board and a power backplane, wherein the adapter board is electrically connected to the L-shaped mainboard, the power backplane is electrically connected to the adapter board, and the power backplane is provided with 1-4 CRPS power interfaces.

2. The structure for realizing L-shaped motherboard compatibility with 4U server according to claim 1, characterized in that: The L-shaped mainboard is provided with a CRPS power connector, and the adapter board is provided with a gold finger end corresponding to the CRPS power connector.

3. The structure for realizing L-shaped motherboard compatibility with 4U server according to claim 2, characterized in that: The gold finger end is detachably plugged into the CRPS power connector.

4. The structure for realizing L-shaped motherboard compatibility with 4U server according to claim 2, characterized in that: The adapter board is provided with a female connector, the power backplane is provided with a male connector, and the male connector is plugged into the female connector to form a conducting state.

5. The structure for realizing L-shaped motherboard compatibility with 4U server according to claim 4, characterized in that: The female connector is vertically arranged, the male connector is horizontally arranged, and the male connector is plugged into the female connector from top to bottom, so that the power backplane is perpendicular to the adapter plate.

6. The structure for realizing L-shaped motherboard compatibility with 4U server according to claim 4, characterized in that: A metal spring is provided on the inner side of the female connector, and a metal protrusion corresponding to the metal spring is provided on the male connector.

7. The structure for realizing L-shaped motherboard compatibility with 4U server according to claim 4, characterized in that: The female connector and the male connector are fixed to the adapter plate and the power backplane respectively by screws.

8. The structure for realizing L-shaped motherboard compatibility with 4U server according to claim 4, characterized in that: The female connector and the male connector are respectively welded and fixed to the adapter plate and the power backplane.

9. The structure for realizing L-shaped motherboard compatibility with 4U server according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adapter board is electrically connected to the power backplane through a wire.

10. The structure for realizing L-shaped motherboard compatibility with 4U server according to claim 2, characterized in that: The number of the CRPS power connectors is 2.

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