Functional module and server

Abstract

The utility model provides a functional module and a server, and relates to the technical field of servers. The functional module comprises a supporting part, at least one PCIe module and at least one expansion module; the at least one PCIe module is arranged on the supporting part, the PCIe module comprises an expansion card and a PCIe assembly, the PCIe assembly is arranged on the supporting part and connected with the expansion card, and the expansion card and the wire board are integrated and used for being connected with a mainboard; and the at least one expansion module is arranged on the supporting part at an interval of the PCIe module.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of servers, and particularly to a functional module and a server. Background Art

[0002] In a computer server, there are PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect express) modules that can implement different functions. With the continuous development of server technology, in order to improve the functional flexibility of the server, more PCIe modules need to be configured in the functional module.

[0003] In order to configure more PCIe modules in the functional module, usually the space provided by the functional module is used to increase the number of configured PCIe modules as much as possible, but this will affect the overall expansion flexibility and space utilization rate of the functional module, and is not conducive to integrated design. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the embodiments of this application is to provide a functional module and a server, and the technical solutions are as follows:

[0005] In the first aspect of this application, a functional module is provided, including:

[0006] A support part;

[0007] At least one PCIe module, at least one PCIe module is arranged on the support part. The PCIe module includes an expansion card and a PCIe component. The PCIe component is arranged on the support part and is connected to the expansion card. The expansion card and the circuit board are integrated for connecting to the main board;

[0008] At least one expansion module, at least one expansion module is arranged on the support part at an interval from the PCIe module.

[0009] In some embodiments, for the aforementioned functional module, the expansion module includes at least one adapter board. The adapter board is arranged on the support part at an interval from the PCIe module, and a high-speed connector is arranged on the adapter board to be able to connect to the main board.

[0010] In some embodiments, for the aforementioned functional module, the expansion module further includes at least one supercapacitor component. The supercapacitor component is arranged corresponding to the adapter board. The supercapacitor component includes at least one supercapacitor box and a supercapacitor support frame. The supercapacitor support frame is fixedly connected to the support part and is located above the adapter board. The surface of the supercapacitor support frame facing away from the adapter board is used to support at least one supercapacitor box.

[0011] In some embodiments, for the foregoing functional module, there are 4 PCIe modules and 1 adapter board. The 4 PCIe modules and the 1 adapter board are arranged on the support portion at intervals along a first direction; there is 1 supercapacitor assembly, which includes 2 supercapacitor boxes and 1 supercapacitor support frame. The supercapacitor support frame is arranged above the adapter board along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and is fixedly connected to the support portion. The 2 supercapacitor boxes are arranged on one surface of the supercapacitor support frame facing away from the adapter board at intervals.

[0012] In some embodiments, for the foregoing functional module, the expansion card includes a PCB board. A socket connector is arranged on a first side of the PCB board. A cable is welded to a second side of the PCB board opposite to the first side. One end of the cable is connected to the socket connector through internal routing in the PCB board, and the other end of the cable can be connected to the main board so that the expansion card and the wire board are integrally connected to the main board.

[0013] In some embodiments, for the foregoing functional module, the cable includes a signal line and a power line, and both the signal line and the power line can be connected to the main board.

[0014] In some embodiments, for the foregoing functional module, the PCIe component includes a PCIe card bracket and a PCIe card. The PCIe card bracket is arranged on the support portion. The PCIe card bracket has an accommodation space. The expansion card is fixedly connected to the PCIe card bracket within the accommodation space, and the PCIe card is inserted into the expansion card within the accommodation space.

[0015] In some embodiments, for the foregoing functional module, the PCIe card bracket includes a bottom plate, a first side plate, and a second side plate; the bottom plate is detachably connected to the support portion, the first side plate and the second side plate are perpendicular to each other and are vertically connected to the bottom plate along two adjacent sides of the bottom plate. The bottom plate, the first side plate, and the second side plate enclose an accommodation space; the expansion card is fixedly connected to the first side plate within the accommodation space. The expansion card has a socket connector on a side facing away from the first side plate, and one side of the PCIe card has a gold finger, and the gold finger can be inserted into the socket connector.

[0016] In some embodiments, for the foregoing functional module, a through groove is formed on a side of the first side plate facing away from the bottom plate. The expansion card is fixedly connected to the first side plate, and at least part of a surface of the expansion card facing away from the accommodation space is exposed in the through groove to form a target area, and the cable is welded to the target area; a through hole is formed in the middle of the second side plate, and the through hole can at least partially accommodate the PCIe card.

[0017] The second aspect of the present application provides a server, which includes a chassis, a motherboard, and the above-mentioned functional module. The motherboard is disposed inside the chassis; the functional module is disposed in the middle of the chassis and is connected to the motherboard. The functional module includes a support portion, at least one PCIe module, and at least one expansion module; the support portion is detachably connected to the inner wall of the chassis; at least one PCIe module is disposed on the support portion. The PCIe module includes an expansion card and a PCIe component. The PCIe component is disposed on the support portion and is connected to the expansion card. The expansion card is integrated with a circuit board for connecting to the motherboard; at least one expansion module is disposed on the support portion at an interval from the PCIe module.

[0018] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the present application. In order to be able to understand the technical means of the present application more clearly and to be implemented in accordance with the content of the description, the following describes the preferred embodiments of the present application in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present disclosure. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0020] Figure 1 Schematically shows an isometric structural view of a functional module according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 2 Schematically shows an isometric structural view of an expansion card of a functional module according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 3 Schematically shows another isometric structural view of a functional module according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 4 Schematically shows an isometric structural view of a PCIe module of a functional module according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 5 Schematically shows another isometric structural view of a PCIe module of a functional module according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 6 Schematically shows an isometric structural view of a server according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0026] Description of the reference numerals:

[0027] 1. Functional module; 11. Support part; 12. PCIe module; 13. Expansion module; 121. Expansion card; 122. PCIe component; 131. Adapter board; 132. Supercapacitor component; 1211. PCB board; 1212. Slot connector; 1213. Target area; 1221. PCIe card bracket; 1222. PCIe card; 1311. High-speed connector; 1321. Supercapacitor box; 1322. Supercapacitor support frame; 12111. Cable; 12211. Base plate; 12212. First side plate; 12213. Second side plate; 12214. Accommodation space; 12215. Through slot; 12216. Through hole;

[0028] 2. Chassis;

[0029] 3. Motherboard;

[0030] A. First direction; B. Second direction. Detailed implementation manners

[0031] The following further describes the implementation manners of the present disclosure in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. The detailed descriptions and drawings of the following embodiments are used to exemplarily illustrate the principles of the present disclosure, but cannot be used to limit the scope of the present disclosure. The present disclosure can be implemented in many different forms, not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but including all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

[0032] These embodiments are provided by the present disclosure to make the present disclosure thorough and complete, and to fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art. It should be noted that: unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangements of components and steps, the components of materials, numerical expressions and values described in these embodiments should be construed as merely exemplary, rather than as limitations.

[0033] It should be noted that in the description of the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality" is greater than or equal to two; the orientation or positional relationships indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "inner", "outer", etc. are only for the convenience of describing the present disclosure 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 cannot be construed as a limitation of the present disclosure. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative position relationship may also change accordingly.

[0034] In addition, the "first", "second" and similar terms used in this disclosure do not denote any order, quantity or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different parts. "Vertical" does not mean strictly vertical, but within the allowable error range. "Parallel" does not mean strictly parallel, but within the allowable error range. Words such as "comprising" or "including" mean that the elements before this word cover the elements listed after this word, and do not exclude the possibility of also covering other elements.

[0035] It should also be noted that in the description of this disclosure, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected" and "coupled" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this disclosure can be understood according to specific circumstances. When it is described that a specific device is located between a first device and a second device, there may or may not be an intermediate device between the specific device and the first device or the second device.

[0036] All terms used in this disclosure have the same meanings as those understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains, unless otherwise specifically defined. It should also be understood that terms defined in a general dictionary, such as, should be interpreted as having meanings consistent with their meanings in the context of the relevant art, and should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense, unless specifically defined as such here.

[0037] Technologies, methods and devices known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, the technologies, methods and devices should be regarded as part of the specification.

[0038] Embodiment 1

[0039] As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, a functional module 1 is provided in the first aspect of this application, including a support portion 11, at least one PCIe module 12 and at least one expansion module 13; at least one PCIe module 12 is disposed on the support portion 11, the PCIe module 12 includes an expansion card 121 and a PCIe component 122, the PCIe component 122 is disposed on the support portion 11 and connected to the expansion card 121, and the expansion card 121 is integrated with a circuit board for connecting to a main board 3; at least one expansion module 13 is disposed on the support portion 11 at an interval from the PCIe module 12.

[0040] Specifically, the first aspect of the present application provides a functional module 1, including a support part 11. The support part 11 can be in the form of a frame, a housing, a plate, etc., without specific limitation, as long as it can support the PCIe module 12 and the expansion module 13. The size of the support part 11 is adaptively adjusted according to the number of PCIe modules 12 required to be configured by the functional module 1 and the number of expansion modules 13 set for achieving expansion flexibility, and it can be connected to the chassis of the server.

[0041] The present application provides at least one PCIe module 12. At least one PCIe module 12 is arranged on the support part 11. The PCIe module 12 includes an expansion card 121 and a PCIe component 122. The expansion card 121 can provide additional slots for the motherboard 3 of the server or convert one original slot of the motherboard 3 into multiple slots, so that the motherboard 3 can connect more PCIe components 122, thereby increasing the functions and performance of the server. The PCIe component 122 can be in various forms such as a graphics card for graphics processing and display output, a network adapter for providing Ethernet or other types of network connections, a storage device, a sound card for improving audio output quality, and a capture card for video capture, etc. The specific types and quantities of configurations are determined according to the functional requirements of the server functional module 1.

[0042] The present application sets the expansion card 121 of the PCIe module 12 to be integrated with the circuit board for connecting the motherboard 3 of the server. The expansion card 121 is connected to the PCIe component 122 arranged on the support part 11. In one embodiment, a slot is arranged on one side of the expansion card 121 to be directly connected to the PCIe component 122, and the other side is connected to the motherboard 3 through a connection cable 12111. At the same time, the cable 12111 is directly connected through the internal wiring of the expansion card 121. Thus, the wiring is simplified through the integrated circuit board and cable setting method, saving the required space for layout. At the same time, since the expansion card 121 is directly connected to the motherboard 3 by the cable 12111, the length of the signal link transmitted to the motherboard 3 is shortened, and the loss of signal quality is reduced, which is beneficial to ensuring the integrity of the signal.

[0043] Utilizing the space saved for arranging the PCIe module 12 by the integrated circuit board and cable setting of the expansion card 121 to improve the overall expansion flexibility and space utilization rate of the functional module 1, the present application adds at least one expansion module 13 to the functional module 1. The expansion module 13 can be an adapter module that can expand the functions of the server and solve hardware compatibility, or a supercapacitor module that can provide power support for the server and prevent data damage or loss, or an I / O (Input / Output) expansion module 13 that is convenient for connecting external devices of the server, etc. The specific types and quantities of configurations are determined according to the functional requirements of the server functional module 1.

[0044] The first aspect of the present application provides a functional module 1, which includes a support part 11, at least one PCIe module 12, and at least one expansion module 13; at least one PCIe module 12 is arranged on the support part 11, the PCIe module 12 includes an expansion card 121 and a PCIe component 122, the PCIe component 122 is arranged on the support part 11 and connected to the expansion card 121, and the expansion card 121 is integrated with the circuit board for connecting to the main board 3; at least one expansion module 13 is arranged on the support part 11 at an interval from the PCIe module 12. By adopting the integrated circuit board and wire setting method for the expansion card 121 in the PCIe module 12 of the present application, while being able to realize the connection with the main board 3, the connection between the expansion card 121 and the PCIe component 122 is simplified, thereby saving the space required for arranging the PCIe module 12. Using the saved space, the present application adds at least one expansion module 13, thereby improving the space utilization rate of the functional module 1 and the overall expansion flexibility of the functional module 1. Through the application of the present application, the overall expansion flexibility and space utilization rate of the functional module 1 are improved, which is beneficial to the integrated design.

[0045] As Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, in some embodiments, the expansion module 13 includes at least one adapter board 131, the adapter board 131 is arranged on the support part 11 at an interval from the PCIe module 12, and a high-speed connector 1311 is arranged on the adapter board 131 to be able to connect to the main board 3.

[0046] Specifically, in order to improve the overall expansion flexibility and space utilization rate of the functional module 1, and at the same time enhance the compatibility of the functional module 1, the expansion module 13 provided in the present application includes at least one adapter board 131. The adapter board 131 is arranged on the support part 11 at an interval from the PCIe module 12 by using the space saved by the integrated circuit board and wire arrangement of the expansion card 121 in the PCIe module 12. The adapter board 131 can be an M.2 adapter board 131 for connecting and fixing a hard disk to provide a high-speed storage solution or a wireless network adapter, or a U.2 adapter board 131 for high-performance storage requirements in servers and data centers, etc. Other types of adapter boards 131, and the specific types of configurations are determined according to the functional requirements of the server functional module 1. The present application sets a high-speed connector 1311 on the adapter board 131 to be able to connect to the main board 3, and realizes a fast transfer function through the high-speed connector 1311.

[0047] As Figure 1As shown, in some embodiments, the expansion module 13 further includes at least one supercapacitor component 132. The supercapacitor component 132 is correspondingly arranged with the adapter board 131. The supercapacitor component 132 includes at least one supercapacitor box 1321 and a supercapacitor support frame 1322. The supercapacitor support frame 1322 is fixedly connected to the support portion 11 and is located above the adapter board 131. The surface of the supercapacitor support frame 1322 facing away from the adapter board 131 is used to support at least one supercapacitor box 1321.

[0048] Specifically, in order to enable the expansion module 13 set by the function module 1 to provide power support for the key components of the server when the main power supply of the server is interrupted, so as to ensure the safe storage of data and avoid data loss or damage, the expansion module 13 of the present application further includes at least one supercapacitor component 132. The supercapacitor component 132 includes at least one supercapacitor box 1321 and a supercapacitor support frame 1322. In order to further improve the space utilization rate of the function module 1, considering that the shape characteristics of the adapter board 131 are suitable for being laid on the support portion 11, the present application sets the supercapacitor support frame 1322 to be fixedly connected to the support portion 11 and located above the adapter board 131. The surface of the supercapacitor support frame 1322 facing away from the adapter board 131 is used to support at least one supercapacitor box 1321, so as to make full use of the space saved by the integrated layout of the PCIe module 12 on the expansion card 121 line board, and at the same time improve the overall expansion flexibility and space utilization rate of the function module 1.

[0049] Moreover, through the setting of the supercapacitor component 132, the expansion module 13 of the present application can also provide sufficient time for the server to execute a smooth shutdown procedure, avoid hardware damage or data loss caused by sudden power failure, and can also make the power input of the server smooth and reduce the impact of voltage mutation on the server. The supercapacitor component 132 can also provide additional power support when the server starts or executes high-load tasks to cope with instantaneous high-power demands.

[0050] As Figure 1 shown, in some embodiments, there are 4 PCIe modules 12 and 1 adapter board 131. The 4 PCIe modules 12 and the 1 adapter board 131 are arranged on the support portion 11 at intervals along the first direction A; there is 1 supercapacitor component 132 which includes 2 supercapacitor boxes 1321 and 1 supercapacitor support frame 1322. The supercapacitor support frame 1322 is arranged above the adapter board 131 along the second direction B perpendicular to the first direction A and is fixedly connected to the support portion 11. The 2 supercapacitor boxes 1321 are arranged at intervals on the surface of the supercapacitor support frame 1322 facing away from the adapter board 131.

[0051] Specifically, in an embodiment of the present application, 4 PCIe modules 12 and 1 adapter board 131 are provided. The 4 PCIe modules 12 and 1 adapter board 131 are arranged on the support part 11 at intervals along the first direction A, so as to make full use of the space provided by the support part 11 for placing the PCIe modules 12 and the adapter board 131 as the expansion module 13, and the way of arranging the 4 PCIe modules 12 and 1 adapter board 131 at intervals along the first direction A also facilitates the placement of the functional module 1 in the server chassis.

[0052] By utilizing the space above the adapter board 131, 1 supercapacitor assembly 132 is provided in the present application. The supercapacitor assembly 132 includes 2 supercapacitor boxes 1321 and 1 supercapacitor support frame 1322. The supercapacitor support frame 1322 is arranged above the adapter board 131 along the second direction B perpendicular to the first direction A and is fixedly connected to the support part 11 to provide space for its wire layout while ensuring the function of the adapter board 131. The first direction A can be understood as the length direction of the support part 11, and the second direction B can be understood as the height direction of the support part 11. And on the surface of the supercapacitor support frame 1322 facing away from the adapter board 131, 2 supercapacitor boxes 1321 are provided in the present application, so that the supercapacitor assembly 132 can provide a larger total capacitance to give the server longer power support. At the same time, the 2 supercapacitor boxes 1321 can also achieve load balancing and can provide redundant backup for the other supercapacitor box 1321 to ensure the stable operation of the server when the power supply is interrupted.

[0053] As Figure 2 and Figure 4 shown, in some embodiments, the expansion card 121 includes a PCB board 1211. A socket connector 1212 is provided on the first side of the PCB board 1211. A cable 12111 is welded to the second side of the PCB board 1211 opposite to the first side. One end of the cable 12111 is connected to the socket connector 1212 through internal wiring of the PCB board 1211, and the other end of the cable 12111 can be connected to the main board 3 so that the expansion card 121 is integrally connected to the main board 3 in a wire-board manner.

[0054] Specifically, in order to achieve the integration of the cable and the board of the expansion card 121, in this application, the expansion card 121 includes a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) 1211. A slot connector 1212 is provided on the first side of the PCB 1211 for correspondingly connecting to the PCIe component 122. A cable 12111 is soldered to the second side of the PCB 1211 opposite to the first side. One end of the cable 12111 is connected to the slot connector 1212 through the internal wiring of the PCB 1211, and the other end of the cable 12111 can be connected to the main board 3, so that the expansion card 121 is integrally connected to the main board 3 in a cable-board integrated manner. Furthermore, the wiring is simplified through the cable-board integrated setting method, saving the required space for layout. At the same time, since the expansion card 121 is directly connected to the main board 3 by the cable 12111, the length of the signal link transmitted between the expansion card 121 and the main board 3 is shortened, reducing the loss of signal quality and being beneficial to ensuring signal integrity.

[0055] As Figure 2 shown, in some embodiments, the cable 12111 includes signal lines and power lines, and both the signal lines and the power lines can be connected to the main board 3.

[0056] Specifically, in order to achieve the connection between the PCIe component 122 and the main board 3 through the cable 12111 soldered to the second side of the PCB 1211, in this application, the cable 12111 includes signal lines (not shown in the accompanying drawings of the specification) and power lines (not shown in the accompanying drawings of the specification). The signal lines can include high-speed signal lines and low-speed signal lines according to the transmission speed, and can include digital signals, analog signals or control signals according to the type of transmitted signals. The power line connects the PCB 1211 and the main board 3, and can obtain the required voltage and current from the main board 3 to ensure the stable operation of the PCIe module 12.

[0057] As Figure 2 and Figure 4 shown, in some embodiments, the PCIe component 122 includes a PCIe card bracket 1221 and a PCIe card 1222. The PCIe card bracket 1221 is disposed on the support portion 11. The PCIe card bracket 1221 has a receiving space 12214. The expansion card 121 is fixedly connected to the PCIe card bracket 1221 within the receiving space 12214, and the PCIe card 1222 is inserted into the expansion card 121 within the receiving space 12214.

[0058] Specifically, the PCIe component 122 of the present application includes a PCIe card 1222. The PCIe card 1222 needs to be connected to the expansion card 121 to achieve connection with the main board 3 through the expansion card 121 integrated with the wire board. To provide support for the connection and installation of the PCIe and the expansion card 121 integrated with the wire board, the PCIe component 122 of the present application includes a PCIe card bracket 1221. The PCIe card bracket 1221 is disposed on the support portion 11. The PCIe card bracket 1221 provides support for the expansion card 121 and also provides a receiving space 12214 for placing the PCIe card 1222. The PCIe card 1222 is inserted into the expansion card 121 within the receiving space 12214.

[0059] As Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, in some embodiments, the PCIe card bracket 1221 includes a bottom plate 12211, a first side plate 12212, and a second side plate 12213. The bottom plate 12211 is detachably connected to the support portion 11. The first side plate 12212 and the second side plate 12213 are perpendicular to each other and are vertically connected to the bottom plate 12211 along two adjacent sides of the bottom plate 12211. The bottom plate 12211, the first side plate 12212, and the second side plate 12213 enclose the receiving space 12214. The expansion card 121 is fixedly connected to the first side plate 12212 within the receiving space 12214. One side of the expansion card 121 away from the first side plate 12212 has a socket connector 1212. One side of the PCIe card 1222 has a gold finger, and the gold finger can be inserted into the socket connector 1212.

[0060] Specifically, the PCIe card bracket 1221 in the present application includes a bottom plate 12211 detachably connected to the support portion 11. The surface of the bottom plate 12211 can be used to place the PCIe card 1222. It also includes a first side plate 12212 and a second side plate 12213. The first side plate 12212 and the second side plate 12213 are perpendicular to each other and are vertically connected to the bottom plate 12211 along two adjacent sides of the bottom plate 12211 to make full use of the surface area of the bottom plate 12211 to carry the PCIe card 1222. The bottom plate 12211, the first side plate 12212, and the second side plate 12213 enclose the receiving space 12214. The expansion card 121 is fixedly connected to the first side plate 12212 within the receiving space 12214. One side of the expansion card 121 away from the first side plate 12212 has a socket connector 1212. The fact that the first side plate 12212 and the second side plate 12213 are perpendicular to each other and are both vertically connected to the bottom plate 12211 facilitates the insertion of the gold finger (not shown in the accompanying drawings of the specification) on one side of the PCIe card 1222 into the socket connector 1212.

[0061] As Figure 2 and Figure 5As shown, in some embodiments, a through slot 12215 is formed on a side of the first side plate 12212 away from the bottom plate 12211. The expansion card 121 is fixedly connected to the first side plate 12212, and at least a part of a surface of the expansion card 121 away from the accommodation space 12214 is exposed in the through slot 12215 to form a target area 1213, and the cable 12111 is welded to the target area 1213. A through hole 12216 is formed in the middle of the second side plate 12213, and the through hole 12216 can at least partially accommodate the PCIe card 1222.

[0062] Specifically, on the basis of ensuring the stable fixed connection of the first side plate 12212 to the expansion card 121, considering that the cable 12111 is welded to a surface of the expansion card 121 away from the accommodation space 12214 to connect to the main board 3, a through slot 12215 is formed on a side of the first side plate 12212 away from the bottom plate 12211. By exposing a part of the expansion card 121 in the through slot 12215 to form the target area 1213 and welding the cable 12111 to the target area 1213, it is convenient to weld the cable 12111 to the second side of the PCB board 1211 in the expansion card 121, and it is also convenient for the layout and arrangement of the cable 12111. At the same time, in order to make full use of the accommodation space 12214 provided by the PCIe card bracket 1221 to place the PCIe card 1222, a through hole 12216 is formed in the middle of the second side plate 12213. The opening size of the through hole 12216 is adapted to the size of the PCIe card 1222 when it is placed flat, so that the through hole 12216 can at least partially accommodate the PCIe card 1222, and the through hole 12216 on the second side plate 12213 can also play a role in limiting the PCIe card 1222.

[0063] Embodiment 2

[0064] As Figure 6 shown, in a second aspect of the present application, a server is provided, including a chassis 2, a main board, and the above-mentioned functional module 1. The main board 3 is arranged in the chassis 2; the functional module 1 is arranged in the middle of the chassis 2 and is connected to the main board 3. The functional module 1 includes a support part 11, at least one PCIe module 12, and at least one expansion module 13; the support part 11 is detachably connected to the inner wall of the chassis 2; at least one PCIe module 12 is arranged on the support part 11. The PCIe module 12 includes an expansion card 121 and a PCIe component 122. The PCIe component 122 is arranged on the support part 11 and is connected to the expansion card 121. The expansion card 121 is integrated with a circuit board for connecting to the main board 3; at least one expansion module 13 is arranged on the support part 11 at intervals with respect to the PCIe module 12.

[0065] Specifically, for the specific structure of the functional module 1, please refer to Embodiment 1, which will not be elaborated here.

[0066] Specifically, the server provided by the present application includes a chassis 2, a motherboard 3, and a functional module 1. The chassis 2 provides a stable support framework for all the hardware in the server, offers installation space, and at the same time protects the interior of the server from external disturbances. The motherboard 3, through complex circuit design, serves as the integration center of the server, provides data transmission and communication for all the hardware accommodated and installed in the chassis 2, and ensures the coordinated and stable operation of the server. In the functional module 1 of the present application, the PCIe component 122 of the PCIe module 12 is connected to the motherboard 3 in the chassis 2 through the expansion card 121 with integrated wire board, so as to manage and control the functional module 1 through the motherboard 3, thereby improving the functional flexibility of the server. The functional module 1 is detachably connected to the inner wall of the chassis 2 through the support portion 11. The size of the functional module 1 matches the size of the inner wall of the chassis 2 of the server, and the installation and positioning of the functional module 1 can be achieved through screws, pins, rivets, quick-release screws, etc. By adding an expansion module 13 to the functional module 1 in the present application, while improving the overall expansion flexibility and space utilization rate of the functional module 1, it also further improves the functional flexibility of the server, meets the design concept of server integration, and enables the server to better meet the requirements of a high-performance technical environment.

[0067] In the second aspect of the present application, a server is provided, including a chassis 2, a motherboard, and the above-mentioned functional module 1. The motherboard 3 is disposed in the chassis 2; the functional module 1 is connected to the chassis 2 and the motherboard 3. The functional module 1 includes a support portion 11, at least one PCIe module 12, and at least one expansion module 13; the support portion 11 is detachably connected to the inner wall of the chassis 2; at least one PCIe module 12 is disposed on the support portion 11. The PCIe module 12 includes an expansion card 121 and a PCIe component 122. The PCIe component 122 is disposed on the support portion 11 and connected to the expansion card 121. The expansion card 121 has an integrated wire board for connecting to the motherboard 3; at least one expansion module 13 is disposed on the support portion 11 at intervals from the PCIe module 12. In the functional module 1 of the present application, by adopting the integrated wire board setting method for the expansion card 121 in the PCIe module 12, while being able to connect to the motherboard 3, the connection between the expansion card 121 and the PCIe component 122 is simplified. Furthermore, the space required for arranging the PCIe module 12 is saved. Using the saved space, the present application adds at least one expansion module 13, thereby improving the space utilization rate of the functional module 1 and the overall expansion flexibility of the functional module 1. Through the application of the present application, the overall expansion flexibility and space utilization rate of the functional module 1 are improved, which is beneficial to the integrated design.

[0068] So far, the embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail. To avoid obscuring the concept of the present disclosure, some details well known in the art have not been described. Those skilled in the art can fully understand how to implement the technical solutions disclosed herein based on the above description.

[0069] Although some specific embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail by way of examples, those skilled in the art should understand that the above examples are for illustrative purposes only and do not limit the scope of the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art should understand that the above embodiments can be modified or equivalent substitutions can be made to some technical features without departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the various technical features mentioned in each embodiment can be combined in any way.

Claims

1. A functional module, characterized in that: include: Supporting part; At least one PCIe module, at least one of the PCIe modules is arranged on the supporting portion, the PCIe module includes an expansion card and a PCIe component, the PCIe component is arranged on the supporting portion and connected to the expansion card, and the expansion card line board is integrally used to connect to the mainboard; At least one expansion module, at least one expansion module is arranged on the supporting portion to separate the PCIe modules.

2. The functional module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The expansion module includes at least one adapter board, and the adapter board is arranged on the supporting part to separate the PCIe module, and a high-speed connector is arranged on the adapter board to be connected to the mainboard.

3. The functional module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The extension module also includes at least one supercapacitor assembly, which is arranged corresponding to the adapter plate. The supercapacitor assembly includes at least one supercapacitor box and a supercapacitor support frame, which is fixedly connected to the support portion and located above the adapter plate, and a side surface of the supercapacitor support frame facing away from the adapter plate is used to support at least one supercapacitor box.

4. The functional module according to claim 3, characterized in that: There are four PCIe modules and one adapter board, and the four PCIe modules and the one adapter board are arranged on the support portion at intervals along a first direction; The supercapacitor assembly is one and includes two supercapacitor boxes and one supercapacitor support frame. The supercapacitor support frame is arranged above the adapter plate along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and is fixedly connected to the support portion. The two supercapacitor boxes are arranged at intervals on a side surface of the supercapacitor support frame away from the adapter plate.

5. The functional module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The expansion card includes a PCB board, a slot connector is provided on a first side of the PCB board, a cable is welded on a second side of the PCB board opposite to the first side, one end of the cable is connected to the slot connector through wiring inside the PCB board, and the other end of the cable can be connected to the mainboard, so that the expansion card line board is connected to the mainboard as a whole.

6. The functional module according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cable includes a signal line and a power line, and both the signal line and the power line can be connected to the mainboard.

7. The functional module according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that: The PCIe component includes a PCIe card bracket and a PCIe card, wherein the PCIe card bracket is arranged on the supporting part, the PCIe card bracket has a accommodating space, the expansion card is fixedly connected to the PCIe card bracket in the accommodating space, and the PCIe card is plugged into the expansion card in the accommodating space.

8. The functional module according to claim 7, characterized in that: The PCIe card bracket includes a bottom plate, a first side plate and a second side plate; The bottom plate is detachably connected to the support portion, the first side plate and the second side plate are perpendicular to each other and are perpendicularly connected to the bottom plate along two adjacent sides of the bottom plate, and the bottom plate, the first side plate and the second side plate enclose the accommodating space; The expansion card is fixedly connected to the first side plate in the accommodating space, the side of the expansion card facing away from the first side plate has a slot connector, and one side of the PCIe card has a gold finger, and the gold finger can be plugged into the slot connector.

9. The functional module according to claim 8, characterized in that: A through slot is formed on a side of the first side plate away from the bottom plate, a surface of the expansion card fixedly connected to the first side plate and away from the accommodating space is at least partially exposed to a target area formed by the through slot, and the cable is welded to the target area; A through hole is formed in the middle of the second side plate, and the through hole can at least partially accommodate the PCIe card.

10. A server, characterized in that: include: Chassis; A mainboard, the mainboard being arranged in the chassis; A functional module, which is disposed in the middle of the chassis and connected to the mainboard, and includes: A support portion, detachably connected to the inner wall of the chassis; At least one PCIe module, at least one of the PCIe modules is arranged on the supporting portion, the PCIe module includes an expansion card and a PCIe component, the PCIe component is arranged on the supporting portion and connected to the expansion card, and the expansion card line board is integrally used to connect to the mainboard; At least one expansion module, at least one expansion module is arranged on the supporting portion to separate the PCIe modules.

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