Edge server node and multi-node edge server

Abstract

The utility model relates to an edge server node and a multi-node edge server, and belongs to the field of server equipment. According to the technical scheme, the edge server node comprises a node shell, the insertion end of the node shell is arranged to be in a step shape so as to form a notch which is concave inwards relative to the end face of the insertion end; and the bottom plate is used for installing a functional board card and comprises a connecting joint, and the connecting joint extends out of the notch of the inserting end of the node shell. According to the scheme, the edge server node adopts the special-shaped design, the insertion end is arranged to be of the step-shaped structure, the bottom plate is the PCB of the edge server node, and the connection joint of the bottom plate is arranged in the step-shaped concave notch, so that when the edge server node is connected with a server cabinet, the edge server node can be connected with the server cabinet; the step-shaped protruding parts of the edge server nodes can be inserted into the mainframe box and located above the connecting backboard, and coincide with other device parts in the multi-node edge server, so that the size of the multi-node edge server in the insertion direction can be shortened, and the edge server can be deployed more conveniently.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to server equipment field, especially a kind of edge server node and a kind of multi-node edge server. BACKGROUND

[0002] Edge server is an important link of distributed computing architecture, which is mainly deployed at the edge of network, close to user terminal equipment, to realize low delay of data access and processing.Edge server not only can provide fast data transmission speed and low delay service, but also has the function of content distribution network (CDN).Edge server processes data locally, effectively reduces network congestion, improves data processing efficiency, and enhances privacy and security.In addition, edge server can effectively distribute the computing and storage load of central data center, improve the processing capacity of system, and edge server can also run independently, guarantee the continuity and stability of service, realize intelligent analysis and real-time decision.

[0003] Edge server usually adopts multi-node architecture, under which each node is a complete server with its own processor, memory, storage and network interface.Multi-node architecture has the characteristics of high-density deployment, which can deploy multiple nodes in one rack, thus providing higher computing power in limited space.Multi-node architecture has excellent scalability, users can increase or decrease nodes according to demand, even if a node fails, other nodes can still work, ensuring stable operation of the system;Moreover, it can distribute work load to different nodes, improve processing efficiency and reduce the pressure on individual nodes.

[0004] As known from the above, under multi-node architecture, the space size requirement is high in edge server application scenarios, and under the premise of meeting the demand, the server size needs to be minimized and compact, with simple assembly, and multiple nodes need to be placed in the same server case, usually two groups of nodes are arranged in front and back, for example, four nodes are placed in a 4U case, two nodes in front and two nodes in back, with power supply, cooling and other modules.

[0005] In the above arrangement, the overall length of the server is too large, which is not conducive to the deployment of edge scenarios. SUMMARY

[0006] The utility model provides a kind of edge server node to solve the problem that the volume of edge server of current multi-node architecture is large and is not conducive to deployment.

[0007] To solve the above problems, the utility model adopts the technical scheme, a kind of edge server node, comprising: node shell, its insertion end is set to step shape to form the notch recessed relative to insertion end face;Bottom plate is used to install function board card, the bottom plate includes connecting joint, the connecting joint is protruding in the notch of the node shell insertion end.

[0008] The edge server node of the scheme adopts special-shaped design, sets the insertion end to step structure, the bottom plate is the PCB board of edge server node, the connecting joint of bottom plate is set in the recessed notch of step shape, and then when being connected with server cabinet, the step-shaped protruding part of edge server node can be inserted into the upper of main box connected with backplane, coincides with other device parts in multi-node edge server, and then the size of multi-node edge server in insertion direction can be shortened, so that edge server can be more conveniently deployed.

[0009] As a preferred implementation scheme of an edge server node, the bottom plate divides the inner cavity of the node shell into a long step cavity and a short step cavity, and the function board card includes a full-length card, which is installed in the long step cavity.

[0010] As a preferred implementation scheme of an edge server node, the function board card further includes a half-length card, which is installed in the short step cavity, and the half-length card is parallel to the bottom plate. In the scheme, the bottom plate is arranged at the middle position of the node shell, the internal space of the node shell is divided into two spaces with different lengths in the insertion direction according to the step shape of the node shell, and the full-length card and the half-length card are installed according to the length difference, which ingeniously utilizes the shape structure and fully improves the space utilization rate of the internal space of the edge server node shell.

[0011] As a preferred implementation scheme of an edge server node, the full-length card is perpendicular to the bottom plate, and the half-length card is parallel to the bottom plate. The two kinds of function board cards adopt a vertical and horizontal arrangement mode, which can reduce the overall height size of the edge server node, and reasonably divide the height ratio of the long step cavity and the short step cavity.

[0012] As a preferred implementation scheme of an edge server node, the long step cavity of the node shell is provided with a fan. The cooling fan is arranged in the long step cavity of the node shell, so that the fan overlaps with other equipment in the cabinet after the edge server node is installed, further shortening the length size of the edge server.

[0013] As a preferred implementation scheme of an edge server node, the operation end of the node shell is provided with a first puller and / or a first handle. It is convenient to pull out the edge server node.

[0014] As a preferred implementation scheme of the edge server node, the full-length cards are provided in plurality, and the length direction of the full-length cards is arranged along the plug-in direction of the edge server node and parallel to each other. The full-length cards can be arranged in plurality in parallel in the width direction of the edge server node, and the scalability of the edge server node is improved.

[0015] In another aspect, the utility model also provides a kind of multi-node edge server, including host case, the host case inside is provided with: multiple edge server nodes, edge server node uses above-mentioned edge server node;Multiple power supplies, the power supply has power plug;Backplane is arranged along the direction of insertion perpendicular to the edge server node, and the first face of backplane is equipped with the first socket of the plug-in cooperation of connection connector, and the second face of backplane is equipped with the second socket of the plug-in cooperation of power plug;The backplane is located in the stepped gap of the edge server node, and the power supply is at least partially located in the stepped gap of the edge server node.

[0016] In the multi-node edge server designed in the scheme, the backplane is the connection structure of multiple edge server nodes and power supply, and the edge server node and the power supply are directly inserted on the backplane, a large number of connection cables are saved, and the internal space of the host case is simplified;Meanwhile, the edge server node and the power supply are plugged on both sides of the backplane with the backplane as the boundary, the protruding part of the insertion end of the edge server node is located above the power supply in the host case, that is, the length dimensions of the edge server node and the power supply partially overlap, thereby shortening the overall length of the multi-node edge server, optimizing the external dimensions of the multi-node edge server, and facilitating the deployment and placement of the multi-node edge server at the user end.

[0017] As a preferred implementation scheme of the multi-node edge server, the tray support is arranged in the host case, the tray support is parallel to and higher than the bottom panel of the host case, and the edge server node is installed on the tray support. The installation position of the edge server node in the host case is raised by the tray support, and installation space in the height direction is provided for the power supply.

[0018] As a preferred implementation scheme of the multi-node edge server, the power supply is further provided with a second handle and / or a second puller. The second handle and the second puller are arranged to facilitate the plug-in and installation of the power supply.

[0019] The utility model discloses the advantages are: on one hand, the edge server node provided by the utility model passes through adopting the special-shaped design of step structure, makes the edge server node in the partial overlap of other components in the multi-node edge server, effectively shortens the size of multi-node edge server in length direction, optimizes the appearance of multi-node edge server, makes the edge server node can more conveniently deploy, the design of bottom plate ingeniously utilizes the internal space of node shell, installs full length card and half length card through separating long step cavity and short step cavity, significantly improves the space utilization, and the parallel setting of full length card enhances the scalability of edge server node, and the fan is set in long step cavity, and overlaps with other components, enhances the heat dissipation performance, simultaneously does not increase the length of server, the extractor and handle design of edge server node operating end make the edge server node pull out more convenient.

[0020] On the other hand, in the design of multi-node edge server, a large number of connecting cables are saved through backplane connecting structure, and internal space is simplified, and the edge server node in it adopts the structure, and the length size of power supply is partially coincident, further optimizes the appearance size of multi-node edge server, is convenient to deploy and places, and the design of tray support supports the edge server node, and the step shape of edge server node provides sufficient mounting space for power supply, and the handle and extractor on power supply are convenient for the plug-in installation of power supply.

[0021] Overall, the utility model shows the significant advantage in structure optimization, space utilization, heat dissipation performance, operation convenience, scalability and server overall design etc. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme of the utility model, the drawings needed to be used in the description will be simply introduced below, and obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the utility model, and other drawings can be obtained according to these drawings without paying creative labor for the ordinary skilled in the art.

[0023] Figure 1 It is the structure schematic view of edge server node in the specific embodiment of the utility model.

[0024] Figure 2 It is the structure schematic of multi-node edge server in the specific embodiment of the utility model Figure 1 .

[0025] Figure 3 It is the structure schematic of multi-node edge server in the specific embodiment of the utility model Figure 2 .

[0026] Figure 4The internal structure schematic view of the multi-node edge server in the top view direction in the specific embodiment of the utility model.

[0027] Figure 5 The structure schematic view of the power supply insertion end of the multi-node edge server in the specific embodiment of the utility model.

[0028] Figure 6 The internal structure schematic view of the multi-node edge server in the side view direction in the specific embodiment of the utility model.

[0029] Main figure mark explanation

[0030] 1. Mainframe box, 1-1. Tray support, 2. Edge server node, 2-1. Bottom plate, 2-2. Full-length card, 2-3. Node shell, 2-4. Fan, 2-5. Half-length card, 2-6. First puller, 2-7. First handle, 2-8. Connection joint, 3. Power supply, 3-1. Second handle, 4. Back plate. Specific embodiment

[0031] In order to make the purpose, characteristics and advantages of the utility model more obvious and easy to understand, the technical scheme in the utility model will be described clearly and completely below by combining the drawings in the specific embodiment. Obviously, the following described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the patent, all other embodiments obtained by the person skilled in the art without creative labor belong to the scope of the patent protection.

[0032] Embodiment one

[0033] The present example provides an edge server node, which is inserted into a multi-node edge server when in use, thereby defining two ends of the edge server node as an insertion end and an operation end. The insertion end is an end of the edge server node located inside the multi-node edge server after being inserted into the multi-node edge server. The end face of the operation end is located on the surface of the multi-node edge server, which is used by a user to operate to realize plugging and unplugging, wiring and other operations. Meanwhile, the plugging direction of the edge server node relative to the mainframe box of the multi-node edge server is defined as the length direction.

[0034] In the embodiment, as shown in Figure 1 , 6 , Figure 6 The edge server node 2 in Figure 6In the diagram, the right side of edge server node 2 is the insertion end. It can be seen that the upper dimension of the right end of edge server node 2 is longer than the lower dimension, meaning edge server node 2 is an inverted step shape with a longer upper part and a shorter lower part. This results in a notch formed at the lower right end that is concave relative to the insertion end face (the rightmost end of the upper part). Alternatively, in other embodiments, the edge server node can also be configured as a regular step shape with a shorter upper part and a longer lower part. The node shell 2-3 contains a base plate 2-1, which is the PCB board of the edge server node, used to install functional boards (expansion cards) and for data interaction and other functions. Figure 6 As shown, the base plate 2-1 is located at the point where the length dimension of the step changes. Preferably, the height of the base plate 2-1 is slightly lower than the interface of the step length dimension, so that the connecting joint 2-8 on the base plate 2-1 extends out into the notch formed by the step shape of the insertion end of the edge server node.

[0035] As can be seen, the edge server node adopts an irregular design, with the insertion end set as a stepped structure. The base plate is the PCB board of the edge server node, and the connection connector of the base plate is set in the recessed notch of the stepped shape. Thus, when connected to the server rack, the stepped protruding part of the edge server node can be inserted into the top of the connection backplane in the host chassis, overlapping with other components in the multi-node edge server. This can shorten the size of the multi-node edge server in the insertion direction, making the edge server easier to deploy.

[0036] Based on the above structure, the base plate 2-1 divides the inner cavity of the node housing 2-3 into a long-step cavity and a short-step cavity. In this embodiment, the long-step cavity is located above the base plate 2-1, and the short-step cavity is located below the base plate 2-1. The functional card is a PCIe card. PCIe has two size classifications: full-size and half-size. Therefore, the functional card includes two types: full-length card 2-2 and half-length card 2-5. Since the node housing 2-3 has two parts, a long-step cavity and a short-step cavity, the full-length card 2-2 is installed in the long-step cavity, and the half-length card 2-5 is installed in the short-step cavity. Specifically:

[0037] like Figure 1 , 3 As shown, the full-length card 2-2 is positioned along the length direction (insertion / removal direction) of the edge server node, and its surface is perpendicular to the base plate 2-1. The upper surface of the base plate 2-1 has multiple slots for inserting the full-length card 2-2, allowing for multiple full-length cards 2-2 to be installed, all parallel to each other. The half-length card 2-5 is positioned parallel to the base plate 2-1. An adapter is located on the inner wall of the node housing 2-3, allowing the half-length card 2-2 to be inserted and connecting to the base plate 2-1.

[0038] According to the stepped shape of the node shell, the internal space of the node shell is divided into two spaces with different lengths in the insertion direction, and full-length board cards and half-length board cards are respectively installed according to the length difference, the shape structure is ingeniously utilized, the space utilization rate in the internal space of the edge server node shell is fully improved, the two kinds of functional board cards are arranged in a vertical and horizontal manner, the overall height size of the edge server node can be reduced, and the height ratio of the long step cavity and the short step cavity is reasonably divided.

[0039] As shown in Figure 1 , 3 , the node shell insertion end of the long step cavity part is provided with a fan 2-4, and the operation end of the node shell 2-3 is provided with a first puller 2-6 and a first handle 2-7.

[0040] Example two

[0041] Based on example one, the embodiment further provides a multi-node edge server, which comprises a host box 1, as shown in Figures 2-6 , Figure 2 , 3 The surface provided with the grid is the front end surface, Figure 5 The surface is the rear end surface, and the host box is internally provided with a backboard 4, a plurality of edge server nodes 2 and a plurality of power supplies 3, and the edge server node 2 adopts the edge server node of example one:

[0042] As shown in Figures 2-4 , a plurality of edge server nodes 2 are inserted into the host box 1 side by side at the front end surface of the host box 1; and a plurality of power supplies 3 are inserted into the host box 1 at the rear end surface of the host box 1.

[0043] As shown in Figure 6 , the backboard 4 is arranged below the middle part of the inner cavity of the host box 1, a tray support 1-1 is arranged below the front side of the host box 1, the tray support 1-1 is parallel to the bottom plate of the host box 1 and is higher than the bottom plate by a certain height, the front side of the backboard 4 is provided with a first socket for inserting and cooperating with the connecting joint 2-8 of the bottom plate 2-1 of the edge server node 2, and the rear side of the backboard is provided with a second socket capable of being inserted and cooperating with the power supply plug of the power supply 3, as shown in Figure 6After the edge server node 2 and the power supply 3 are loaded into the mainframe box 1, the edge server node 2 is located above the tray support 1-1, the backboard 4 is located in the stepped gap of the edge server node 2, the connecting joint 2-8 is inserted into the first socket on the backboard 4, it can be understood that the part of the edge server node 2 that the long step cavity is longer than the short step cavity and the fan 2-4 are located on the rear side of the backboard 4, and the part of the edge server node 2 that the long step cavity is longer than the short step cavity and the fan 2-4 have a certain height space between the bottom plate of the mainframe box 1, after the power supply 3 is inserted into the mainframe box, the front end power supply plug cooperates with the second socket of the backboard 4, at this time, the front part of the power supply plug is located below the part of the edge server node 2 that the long step cavity is longer than the short step cavity and the fan 2-4, that is, in the stepped gap of the edge server node 2, in this way, it can be understood that the multi-node edge server provided by the embodiment greatly reduces the length size because the edge server node and the power supply overlap each other in the length direction, although the height size is increased, the overall shape of the multi-node edge server is more uniform in the length, width and height directions, and therefore it is more convenient to place and deploy.

[0044] Further, the rear end surface of the power supply 3 is further provided with a second handle 3-1 and / or a second puller.

[0045] It can be seen from the above implementation that the beneficial effects of the utility model are that first, the edge server node is designed in a stepped structure, and after installation, it is partially overlapped with other components, thereby effectively reducing the size of the multi-node edge server in the length direction, improving the overall size of the server, and facilitating the rapid deployment of the edge server node. The bottom plate uses a stepped shape to cleverly separate the internal space of the shell, and by distinguishing between the long step cavity and the short step cavity, the installation of the full-length card and the half-length card is reasonably arranged, thereby greatly improving the space utilization efficiency and enhancing the expansion capability of the edge server node; the fan is designed in the long step cavity, thereby improving the heat dissipation effect without increasing the length of the server, and the puller and handle of the operation end make it more convenient to take out the edge server node.

[0046] In the overall design of the multi-node edge server, the use of internal cables is greatly reduced through the backboard connection mode, and the internal structure is simplified. The edge server node and the power supply length partially coincide, thereby optimizing the size of the server and making it easier to deploy and place. The tray support improves the installation position of the edge server node and provides height space for the installation of the power supply; the handle and puller design of the power supply part facilitates the installation and disassembly of the power supply.

[0047] The above description of disclosed embodiments enables one of ordinary skill in the art to make or use the application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein can be applied to other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the application. Thus, the present application is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown herein but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An edge server node, characterized in that, include: The node housing (2-3) has an insertion end that is stepped to form a notch that is recessed relative to the end face of the insertion end; The base plate (2-1) is used to install the functional board. The base plate (2-1) includes a connecting joint (2-8) that extends out of the notch at the insertion end of the node housing (2-3).

2. The edge server node according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base plate (2-1) divides the inner cavity of the node shell (2-3) into a long-step cavity and a short-step cavity. The functional board includes a full-length card (2-2), which is installed in the long-step cavity.

3. The edge server node according to claim 2, characterized in that, The functional board also includes a half-length card (2-5), which is installed in the short-step cavity and is parallel to the base plate (2-1).

4. The edge server node according to claim 3, characterized in that, The full-length card (2-2) is perpendicular to the base plate (2-1), and the half-length card (2-5) is parallel to the base plate (2-1).

5. The edge server node according to claim 1, characterized in that, The node housing is equipped with a fan (2-4) in the elongated cavity.

6. The edge server node according to claim 1, characterized in that, The operating end of the node housing (2-3) is provided with a first puller (2-6) and / or a first handle (2-7).

7. The edge server node according to claim 4, characterized in that, Multiple full-length cards (2-2) are provided, and the length direction of the full-length cards (2-2) is set along the insertion and removal direction of the edge server node and is parallel to each other.

8. A multi-node edge server, comprising a host chassis (1), characterized in that, The main unit chassis is equipped with: Multiple edge server nodes (2), the edge server nodes (2) adopt the structure of the edge server node as described in any one of claims 1-6; Multiple power sources (3), each power source (3) having a power plug; The backplate (4) is arranged in a direction perpendicular to the insertion direction of the edge server node (2). The first side of the backplate (4) is provided with a first socket that is connected to the connector (2-8), and the second side of the backplate (4) is provided with a second socket that is connected to the power plug. The backplate (4) is located in the stepped notch of the edge server node (2), and the power supply (3) is at least partially located in the stepped notch of the edge server node (2).

9. The multi-node edge server according to claim 8, characterized in that, The host chassis (1) is provided with a tray bracket (1-1), which is parallel to and higher than the bottom panel of the host chassis (1), and the edge server node (2) is installed on the tray bracket (1-1).

10. The multi-node edge server according to claim 8, characterized in that, The power supply (3) is also equipped with a second handle and / or a second puller.

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