Test cabinet based on SATA interface
Through the SATA interface-based test cabinet design, the use of a detachable support frame and support plate structure, combined with modular layout and air-cooling and heat dissipation, the problem of existing test cabinet components being difficult to disassemble and assemble, improve the stability and reliability of the test cabinet, and achieve convenient hardware maintenance and accuracy of test results.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422314023.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-20
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-22
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-20
AI Technical Summary
The test components of the existing solid-state drive test cabinet are not easy to disassemble and assemble quickly, resulting in poor use stability and reliability, and the test environment is not stable and accurate enough.
A test cabinet based on SATA interface is designed, using a detachable support frame and support plate structure, and the test components are installed on the support plate, combining a modular layout and an air-cooled cooling system to support parallel testing of multiple hard disks. The detachable SATA interface board is connected to the hard disk to be tested.
It realizes convenient replacement and upgrade of test components, improves the flexibility and scalability of the test cabinet, enhances the stability and reliability of the test environment, and ensures extended hardware life and the accuracy of test results.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of test cabinets, and particularly relates to a test cabinet based on a SATA interface. Background Art
[0002] The SATA SSD BIT normal temperature test cabinet (hereinafter referred to as "test cabinet") is a key test device dedicated to the read and write test (Burn-In Test, BIT) of solid state drives (SSD) in a normal temperature environment. A solid state drive, also known as a solid state disk, is a hard disk made of a solid state electronic storage chip array. Before leaving the factory, the manufacturer inserts the SSD into a computer or server and provides a stable DC5V voltage to perform read and write tests on the SSD. Through this high temperature environment and stable voltage, the SSD solid state drive is tested to screen out products with potential hazards and instability, so as to ensure that the performance and parameters of the products leaving the factory meet the industry usage requirements. Therefore, it is usually necessary to use a testing agency for testing.
[0003] Existing solid state drive test cabinets are mainly applied to performance evaluation, aging test, quality assurance and other links of solid state drives. Its basic structure usually includes the following parts: the cabinet body, the heat dissipation system, the test computer configuration and interfaces and connections. The test cabinet is equipped with a SATA interface for connecting the solid state drive to be tested, and at the same time provides interfaces for power supply and data lines to ensure the smooth progress of the test.
[0004] Although the existing solid state drive test cabinets meet the test requirements to a certain extent, there are still some defects in actual applications. The test interfaces of some existing test cabinets are not easy to install and use. At the same time, the test interfaces are prone to wear and tear during long-term use, and the existing test interfaces are not easy to disassemble and replace, which affects the use. Moreover, the installation and support structure of the existing test components is not easy to be quickly connected and installed, resulting in cumbersome installation and use steps. In addition, the structure of the existing test cabinets is relatively simple, resulting in some test cabinets being unable to provide a stable and accurate test environment, reducing the accuracy and reliability of the test. Summary of the Utility Model
[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the above defects and provide a test cabinet based on a SATA interface to solve the technical problems that the test components of the existing test cabinets in the above background art are not easy to be quickly disassembled and assembled, affecting the use, and the settings of the existing test cabinets are relatively simple, resulting in poor stability and reliability in use and being not conducive to test use.
[0006] The purpose of the utility model is achieved in the following way:
[0007] A test cabinet based on the SATA interface includes a cabinet and a detection controller arranged on the cabinet. The detection controller is electrically connected to a display screen. An accommodation cavity is formed inside the cabinet. An installation bracket is arranged in the accommodation cavity. More than two support frames are detachably connected to the installation bracket. A support plate is arranged on the support frame. A group of test components for testing are arranged on the support plate. The test components include a computer motherboard, a CPU, a power supply, and an array card. The computer motherboard and the power supply are both installed on the support plate. The CPU is installed on the computer motherboard. A plurality of SFF interfaces are arranged on the array card. The array card is detachably installed on the computer motherboard, and a cooling fan is installed on the array card. A fixed motherboard for clamping one end of the array card is arranged on the support plate. A connection position for connecting the array card is opened on the fixed motherboard. A SATA interface board is connected in the accommodation cavity through a connecting plate. The SATA interface board is detachably installed on the connecting plate, and a SATA connection port is opened on the SATA interface board. A connection hole paired with the SATA connection port is opened on the connecting plate.
[0008] Further in the above description, the installation bracket is connected to the support frame by bolts. A support end for installing the support plate is formed at the top of the support frame. The support frame is in an "L" shape.
[0009] Further in the above description, a port protection seat for protecting the SATA wiring is arranged on the SATA connection port. The SATA interface board is installed in the accommodation cavity. Through the connecting plate, a connection chamber and a detection chamber are formed at intervals in the accommodation cavity. The test components are arranged in the detection chamber, and the SATA interface board is arranged in the connection chamber.
[0010] Further in the above description, four support plates are provided, and two groups of test components are arranged on each support plate. Twenty-four SATA interface boards are provided, and eight SATA connection ports are arranged on each SATA interface board.
[0011] Further in the above description, the support plates are spaced along the length direction of the support frame, and an installation spacing is formed between two adjacent support plates.
[0012] Further in the above description, a plurality of air inlets and air outlets are respectively arranged on both sides of the cabinet. The air inlets and the air outlets are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the cabinet, and the air inlets and the air outlets are conductively connected to the installation spacing, so that the air inlets, the air outlets and the installation spacing are connected to form a ventilation channel.
[0013] Further in the above description, support feet are connected to the bottom of the cabinet, and rotatable universal wheels are connected to the bottom of the cabinet.
[0014] Further in the above description, an openable cabinet door is arranged on the side of the cabinet, and a control board and control buttons are arranged on the side of the cabinet.
[0015] Advantages of the present utility model: By detachably connecting a support frame and a support plate to the mounting bracket, the convenient placement and installation of the support plate enable the modular layout and installation of the test components, thereby facilitating the replacement, upgrade, and maintenance of individual test components, enhancing the flexibility and scalability of the test cabinet, enabling the test cabinet to be conveniently disassembled and assembled to adapt to different test requirements. The integrated cooling fan on the array card performs air-cooling to ensure the stable operation of the test components, extend the service life of the hardware, and improve the accuracy and reliability of the test results. The SATA interface board is detachably installed in the accommodation cavity through a connection plate and is provided with a plurality of SATA connection ports for connecting the hard disks to be tested, enabling multiple hard disks to be tested simultaneously and maximizing the utilization of test resources. By conveniently installing or disassembling the test components on the support plate, the troubleshooting and upgrade replacement are simple and fast, improving the stability and reliability of use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] Figure 1 is a perspective view of this embodiment;
[0017] Figure 2 is a schematic internal structure diagram of this embodiment;
[0018] Figure 3 is an exploded view of this embodiment in the first direction;
[0019] Figure 4 is an exploded view of this embodiment in the second direction;
[0020] Figure 5 is Figure 4 a partial enlarged schematic view of A in
[0021] In the figure, the reference numerals are respectively: 1 - cabinet, 2 - detection controller, 3 - display screen, 4 - accommodation cavity, 5 - mounting bracket, 6 - support frame, 7 - support plate, 8 - test component, 81 - computer motherboard, 82 - CPU, 83 - power supply, 84 - array card, 85 - SFF interface, 86 - cooling fan, 9 - fixed motherboard, 10 - connection position, 11 - connection plate, 12 - SATA interface board, 13 - SATA connection port, 14 - connection hole, 15 - support end, 16 - connection chamber, 17 - detection chamber, 18 - installation spacing, 19 - air inlet, 20 - air outlet, 21 - support feet, 22 - universal wheels, 23 - cabinet door, 24 - control board. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENT
[0022] The following further describes the present utility model in detail in conjunction with the drawings and the specific embodiments.
[0023] In this embodiment, refer to Figures 1-5, A test cabinet based on the SATA interface in its specific implementation includes a cabinet 1 and a detection controller 2 disposed on the cabinet 1. The detection controller 2 is electrically connected to a display screen 3. An accommodation cavity 4 is formed inside the cabinet 1. An installation bracket 5 is disposed in the accommodation cavity 4. More than two support frames 6 are detachably connected to the installation bracket 5. A support plate 7 is disposed on the support frame 6. A test component 8 for testing is disposed on the support plate 7. The test component 8 includes a computer motherboard 81, a CPU 82, a power supply 83, and an array card 84. The computer motherboard 81 and the power supply 83 are both installed on the support plate 7. The CPU 82 is installed on the computer motherboard 81. Three SFF interfaces 85 are disposed on the array card 84. The array card 84 is detachably installed on the computer motherboard 81, and a cooling fan 86 is installed on the array card 84. A fixing motherboard 9 for clamping one end of the array card 84 is disposed on the support plate 7. A connection position 10 for connecting the array card 84 is formed on the fixing motherboard 9. An SATA interface board 12 is connected in the accommodation cavity 4 through a connection plate 11. The SATA interface board 12 is detachably installed on the connection plate 11, and an SATA connection port 13 is formed on the SATA interface board 12. A connection hole 14 paired with the SATA connection port 13 is formed on the connection plate 11.
[0024] The installation bracket 5 is connected to the support frame 6 through bolts. A support end 15 for installing the support plate 7 is formed at the top of the support frame 6. The support frame 6 is in an "L" shape. Specifically, the provided support frame 6 enables the support plate 7 to be conveniently installed on the support frame 6, and the "L" shape facilitates the connection of the support plate 7 to the support end 15 through bolts.
[0025] A port protection seat for protecting the SATA wiring is disposed on the SATA connection port 13. The SATA interface board 12 is installed in the accommodation cavity 4. Through the connection plate 11, a connection chamber 16 and a detection chamber 17 are spaced apart in the accommodation cavity 4. The test component 8 is disposed in the detection chamber 17, and the SATA interface board 12 is disposed in the connection chamber 16. Specifically, the provided connection chamber 16 and detection chamber 17 facilitate subsequent modular installation, improve the layout of the test cabinet, and facilitate subsequent maintenance, disassembly, and replacement.
[0026] Each SATA connection port 13 is powered by 12V to 5V 3A, providing sufficient working current and with short-circuit, over-current, and over-heat protection to ensure the safe operation of the device.
[0027] Four support plates 7 are provided, and two sets of test components 8 are disposed on each support plate 7. Twenty-four SATA interface boards 12 are provided, and eight SATA connection ports 13 are disposed on each SATA interface board 12. Specifically, in this embodiment, 8 computers are supported to work in parallel at the same time, and each computer can test 24 solid-state drives SSDs, realizing large-scale concurrent testing.
[0028] The support plates 7 are spaced along the length direction of the support frame 6, and an installation spacing 18 is formed between two adjacent support plates 7.
[0029] A plurality of air inlets 19 and air outlets 20 are respectively arranged on both sides of the cabinet 1. The air inlets 19 and the air outlets 20 are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the cabinet 1, and the air inlets 19 and the air outlets 20 are conductively connected to the installation spacing 18, so that the air inlets 19, the air outlets 20 and the installation spacing 18 are communicated to form a ventilation channel.
[0030] Specifically, a test component 8 is arranged in the installation spacing 18. Through the arrangement of the plurality of air inlets 19 and the air outlets 20 corresponding to the installation spacing 18, a plurality of ventilation channels are formed by communication, further enhancing the ventilation efficiency of the test component 8 in the installation spacing 18, thereby improving the effect and efficiency of air-cooled heat dissipation.
[0031] In some embodiments, an air inlet fan (not shown) and an air outlet fan (not shown) are respectively connected to each of the air inlets 19 and the air outlets 20. Thus, the test component 8 in the installation spacing 18 can be quickly ventilated and cooled under the drive of the air inlet fan and the air outlet fan, improving the heat dissipation efficiency, and further enhancing the stability of the test environment, so as to improve the stability and reliability of the test.
[0032] Four support feet 21 are connected to the bottom of the cabinet 1, and four rotatable universal wheels 22 are connected to the bottom of the cabinet 1. A switchable cabinet door 23 is arranged on the side of the cabinet 1, and a control board 24 and control buttons are arranged on the side of the cabinet 1. Specifically, cabinet doors 23 are connected to both the front and rear sides of the cabinet 1, corresponding to the connection chamber 16 and the detection chamber 17, so as to facilitate subsequent detection and replacement of the components in the connection chamber 16 and the detection chamber 17 through the opened and closed cabinet doors 23.
[0033] In this embodiment, the test of the test cabinet is as follows: The detection controller 2 is used for operation control. By simulating a real use scenario, the solid-state drive is tested under high temperature and continuous read and write operations. Through the built-in software, the device can perform efficient tests at a speed of up to 6 Gbp / s (SATA3) 550 MB / S for a single port, and at the same time supports 8 computers to work in parallel. Each computer can test 24 SSDs, realizing large-scale concurrent testing, so as to detect whether the solid-state drive can operate normally under normal working load and maintain stable performance.
[0034] Specifically, this test method belongs to the conventional technical means of those skilled in the art. Therefore, the detailed description is omitted.
[0035] The specific use principle in this embodiment is: the support frame 6 is detachably connected by bolts on the mounting bracket 5, and the connection chamber 16 and the detection chamber 17 are formed in the accommodating chamber 4 through the connecting plate 11, so that the four support plates 7 are installed on the support frame 6 by bolts, and an installation spacing 18 is formed between two adjacent support plates 7. The test component 8 is modularly arranged and installed on the support plate 7 and is located in the detection chamber 17, so that the test cabinet can be conveniently disassembled and assembled to meet different test requirements, and the air inlet 19 and the air exhaust port 20 are respectively connected to the air inlet fan and the exhaust fan through the air inlet fan, so that the external cold air is introduced into the detection chamber 17 by the air inlet fan, and the test component 8 is cooled by air through the installation spacing 18, and then the air is discharged from the exhaust port through the exhaust fan. 20 is exported to further enhance the stability and reliability of the test cabinet detection environment, and the cooling fan 86 integrated on the array card 84 is used for air cooling to ensure the stable operation of the test component 8, extend the hardware service life, and improve the accuracy and reliability of the test results. The twenty-four SATA interface boards 12 can be detachably installed on the connecting plate 11, and the SATA interface board 12 is located in the connecting chamber 16, and the SATA interface board 12 is provided with eight SATA connection ports 13 for connecting the solid-state hard disk to be tested, thereby maximizing the use of test resources by testing twenty-four solid-state hard disks at the same time, and the convenient installation or removal of the test component 8 on the support plate 7 makes it simple and quick to troubleshoot and upgrade and replace, thereby improving the stability and reliability of use.
[0036] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model, and does not limit the utility model in any form. Although the utility model is disclosed as a preferred embodiment as above, it is not used to limit the utility model. Any technician familiar with this profession can make some changes or modifications to equivalent embodiments of equivalent changes by using the technical content disclosed above without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the utility model. However, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiments according to the technology of the utility model, which does not depart from the content of the technical solution of the utility model, belongs to the scope of the technical solution of the utility model.
Claims
1. A test cabinet based on the SATA interface, comprising a cabinet and a detection controller arranged on the cabinet. The detection controller is electrically connected to a display screen. An accommodation cavity is formed inside the cabinet, and it is characterized in that: An installation bracket is arranged in the accommodation cavity. More than two support frames are detachably connected to the installation bracket. A support plate is arranged on the support frame. A plurality of test components for testing are arranged on the support plate. The test components include a computer motherboard, a CPU, a power supply, and a plurality of array cards. The computer motherboard and the power supply are both installed on the support plate. The CPU is installed on the computer motherboard. A plurality of SFF interfaces are arranged on the array card. The array card is detachably installed on the computer motherboard, and a cooling fan is installed on the array card. A fixed motherboard for clamping one end of the array card is arranged on the support plate. A connection position for connecting the array card is formed on the fixed motherboard. A plurality of SATA interface boards are connected in the accommodation cavity through a connecting plate. The SATA interface board is detachably installed on the connecting plate, and a plurality of SATA connection ports are formed on the SATA interface board. Connection holes paired with the SATA connection ports are formed on the connecting plate.
2. The test cabinet based on the SATA interface according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation bracket is connected to the support frame through bolts. A support end for installing the support plate is formed at the top of the support frame. The support frame is in an "L" shape.
3. The test cabinet based on the SATA interface according to claim 1, characterized in that: A port protection seat for protecting the SATA wiring is arranged on the SATA connection port. The SATA interface board is installed in the accommodation cavity. A connection chamber and a detection chamber are formed at intervals in the accommodation cavity through the connecting plate. The test components are arranged in the detection chamber, and the SATA interface board is arranged in the connection chamber.
4. The test cabinet based on the SATA interface according to claim 3, characterized in that: Four support plates are provided, and two groups of test components are arranged on each support plate. Twenty-four SATA interface boards are provided, and eight SATA connection ports are formed on the SATA interface board.
5. The test cabinet based on the SATA interface according to claim 4, characterized in that: The support plates are spaced along the length direction of the support frame, and an installation spacing is formed between two adjacent support plates.
6. The test cabinet based on the SATA interface according to claim 5, characterized in that: A plurality of air inlets and air outlets are respectively arranged on both sides of the cabinet. The air inlets and the air outlets are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the cabinet, and the air inlets and the air outlets are conductively connected to the installation spacing, so that the air inlets, the air outlets and the installation spacing are communicated to form a ventilation channel.
7. A test cabinet based on a SATA interface according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: A plurality of support feet are connected to the bottom of the cabinet, and rotatable universal wheels are connected to the bottom of the cabinet.
8. The test cabinet based on the SATA interface according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: An openable cabinet door is arranged on the side of the cabinet, and a control board and a plurality of control buttons are arranged on the side of the cabinet.