Multi-node tower type workstation case device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a multi-node tower type workstation case device, and relates to the technical field of computer hardware. The device comprises a tower-type case main body and at least two computing node modules. An accommodating space is formed in the tower-type case main body and is divided into at least two node accommodating areas which are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction. Each computing node module is detachably inserted into the corresponding node accommodating area, and each computing node module comprises an independent node shell which is used for installing a hardware component and an independent power supply required for forming an independent computing system. According to the utility model, a plurality of independent computing nodes are integrated in one tower-type case, so that the problems of low computing density and poor resource isolation of the tower-type work station in the prior art are solved, the space utilization rate is remarkably improved, the usability and environmental adaptability of the tower-type work station are kept, and the working efficiency of the tower-type work station is improved. The method is suitable for application scenes needing high-density calculation and multi-task parallel processing.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to computer hardware technical field more specifically, relate to a kind of multi-node tower workstation case device. BACKGROUND

[0002] Workstation is a kind of high-performance computer equipment, is widely used in engineering manufacturing, media entertainment, scientific research, data analysis and other professional fields.In related technologies, workstation case usually adopts tower structure, according to volume and supported mainboard size can be divided into mini tower, mid-tower and full-tower case.

[0003] However, the traditional tower workstation case design usually only supports installing one mainboard in one case, i.e. constitutes a single whole machine system.This design has the following limitations: first, the computing density is low, when the user needs the computing power of multiple workstations, multiple independent tower workstations must be deployed, which occupies a large amount of physical space.Second, the resource isolation is poor, when multiple high-load tasks (such as interactive design and background rendering) are running simultaneously in a single system, resource contention is likely to occur, causing system lag and affecting work efficiency.Third, the system flexibility is insufficient, it is difficult to quickly build a heterogeneous computing environment according to different application scenarios or perform independent system maintenance.

[0004] Although rack-mounted servers can provide multiple computing nodes through high-density design, rack-mounted servers usually have high noise, require special room environment and cabinets for deployment, and are not suitable for direct placement in office environment, laboratory or small workshop.

[0005] Therefore, how to improve computing density, achieve physical resource isolation and enhance system flexibility while maintaining the tower workstation form and ease of use is a problem that needs to be solved by technical personnel in the field. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0006] The present application provides a multi-node tower workstation case device to at least solve the technical problems of low computing density, poor resource isolation and insufficient flexibility of tower workstation in related technologies.

[0007] The present application provides a multi-node tower workstation case device, comprising:

[0008] Tower case main body, the tower case main body has a containing space inside, the containing space is divided into at least two node containing areas arranged side by side along the horizontal direction;

[0009] At least two computing node modules, each computing node module is detachably inserted into a corresponding node containing area;

[0010] Each of the computing node modules comprises an independent node housing having a front panel and a rear panel, and an installation space is formed inside the node housing for mounting a mainboard, a processor, a memory, a hard disk and an independent power supply to constitute an independent computing system.

[0011] In one aspect, the number of the computing node modules is three, and the number of the node accommodating areas is three.

[0012] In another aspect, the front panel of the computing node module is provided with a handle for plugging and unplugging the computing node module, and the bottom of the computing node module is provided with a push-down type bayonet for cooperating with the tower type case main body to lock the computing node module in the node accommodating area.

[0013] In another aspect, the node housing of the computing node module comprises:

[0014] a mainboard mounting area arranged at one side of the node housing for mounting a mainboard of E-ATX size or below;

[0015] a hard disk cage mounting position arranged at a bottom position adjacent to the front panel in the node housing for mounting a hard disk cage;

[0016] a power supply mounting position arranged at a rear of the hard disk cage mounting position at a bottom position adjacent to the rear panel in the node housing for mounting a power supply.

[0017] In another aspect, the node housing further comprises at least one cold row mounting position arranged at a top area of the node housing for mounting a cold row of a liquid cooling radiator.

[0018] In another aspect, the number of the cold row mounting positions is two, one of the cold row mounting positions is arranged along a width direction of the computing node module, and the other of the cold row mounting positions is arranged along a height direction of the computing node module, and each of the cold row mounting positions is adapted to mount a cold row of 360 size.

[0019] In another aspect, the hard disk cage comprises at least four 3.5-inch hard disk positions, and a hard disk cooling fan position is arranged between the hard disk cage mounting position and the power supply mounting position for mounting a fan to blow air towards the hard disk cage.

[0020] In another aspect, the hard disk cooling fan position is adapted to mount a fan of 4025 size.

[0021] In another aspect, at least one air inlet fan position is arranged on the rear panel of the computing node module, and the air inlet fan position is located at a rear of the mainboard mounting area.

[0022] In another aspect, the number of the air inlet fan positions is two, the two air inlet fan positions are arranged in a vertical direction, and the air inlet fan positions are adapted to mount fans of 4025 size.

[0023] In another aspect, the bottom of the tower case body is provided with a plurality of universal wheels.

[0024] According to the application, since the tower case body contains at least two independently-operable computing node modules, a plurality of complete computing systems are integrated in the volume of one tower case, the space utilization and computing density are greatly improved, a plurality of workstations are integrated into the space of one main machine, and valuable office space is saved. Meanwhile, since each computing node module is physically independent and has its own hardware resources and operating system, hardware isolation at the physical layer is realized. This enables different tasks or users to use different nodes without interference, improves the stability and security of the system, and the failure of one node does not affect the operation of other nodes. In addition, users can configure different hardware for different nodes according to requirements, realize heterogeneous computing, and improve the flexibility and scalability of the system. The centralized physical layout also simplifies the maintenance and management of hardware. The application ingeniously combines the density advantage of rack-mounted servers with the ease of use of tower workstations, and provides an ideal solution for professional users pursuing high density and multi-task parallel processing. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0025] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or related technologies, the drawings needed to be used in the embodiment or related technology description will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only embodiments of the present application, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained without creative labor on the basis of the provided drawings.

[0026] Figure 1 The overall structure schematic diagram of the multi-node tower workstation case device provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown in which one computing node module is partially extracted.

[0027] Figure 2 The structure schematic diagram of one computing node module extracted in the embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0028] Figure 3 The top view schematic diagram of the internal structure of the computing node module in the embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0029] Figure 4 The side view schematic diagram of the internal structure of the computing node module in the embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0030] Figure 5 The structure schematic diagram of the computing node module in the embodiment of the present application after installing a hard disk cooling fan and an air inlet fan is shown.

[0031] Figure 6 It is the structural schematic view after the liquid cooling cold row of the computing node module installation in the embodiment of the utility model.

[0032] Reference signs:

[0033] 10-tower type machine box main body, 11-node containing area, 12-universal wheel, 20-computing node module, 21-node shell, 22-downward pressing type bayonet, 23-lifting handle, 30-mainboard installation area, 40-hard disk cage installation position, 401-hard disk cage, 41-hard disk cooling fan position, 50-power supply installation position, 501-power supply, 60-cold row installation position, 70-inlet fan position. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0035] It should be noted that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0036] In order for those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings and specific embodiments.

[0037] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6 The embodiment of the utility model provides a kind of multi-node tower workstation machine case device, including tower type machine box main body 10 and at least two computing node modules 20.

[0038] Tower type machine box main body 10 has the appearance form of conventional tower workstation, and it has containing space inside.The containing space is divided into at least two node containing areas 11 arranged side by side along horizontal direction.Each computing node module 20 is detachably inserted into corresponding one node containing area 11.

[0039] Each computing node module 20 comprises an independent node housing 21. Inside the node housing 21, there is a mounting space for mounting computer core components (such as motherboard, processor CPU, memory, hard disk) and independent power supply. That is, each computing node module 20, after mounting the components, constitutes a complete computing system that can run independently.

[0040] Through this embodiment, multiple independent computing node modules 20 are integrated in a tower case main body 10, achieving extremely high space efficiency and density. This is equivalent to "compressing" multiple workstations into the space of a mainframe. For office environments, laboratories or small studios, without deploying a large cabinet, the computing power equivalent to multiple workstations can be obtained, greatly saving space.

[0041] In addition, since each computing node module 20 is physically isolated, it brings optimized resource utilization and task isolation effect. Users can assign different tasks to specific nodes, for example, one node is dedicated to rendering, and one node is used for daily design and simulation. Avoiding the overall lag caused by different tasks competing for the same set of system resources. When the user is interacting with the design on one node, other nodes can perform background computing at full capacity without interfering with each other, maximizing the use of hardware resources. At the same time, the crash of a node system will not affect the operation of other nodes, enhancing the stability of the system.

[0042] In some embodiments, the number of computing node modules 20 is three, and correspondingly, the number of node accommodation areas 11 inside the tower case main body 10 is also three. The three node accommodation areas 11 are arranged side by side along the width direction of the tower case main body 10. This three-node design strikes a good balance between computing density and case volume, suitable for most high-performance computing scenarios.

[0043] In order to facilitate movement and deployment, in some embodiments, the bottom of the tower case main body 10 is provided with multiple universal wheels 12. Preferably, the universal wheels 12 are silent universal wheels to reduce noise when moving, more suitable for office environments.

[0044] In order to facilitate the maintenance, upgrade and troubleshooting of the computing node module 20, it is necessary to be able to easily remove the computing node module 20 from the tower case main body 10. In some embodiments, the front panel of the computing node module 20 is provided with a handle 23, and the user can apply force to the handle 23 to insert and pull out the computing node module 20 along its insertion direction.

[0045] Furthermore, to ensure the secure installation of the compute node module 20 within the tower chassis body 10, this embodiment also incorporates a locking mechanism. The bottom of the compute node module 20 is equipped with a pressure-down latch 22. This latch 22 engages with a corresponding structure (not shown) at the bottom of the tower chassis body 10. When the compute node module 20 is fully inserted into the node receiving area 11, the user can operate the pressure-down latch 22 to lock the compute node module 20 within the node receiving area 11, preventing accidental slippage. When removal is required, the latch 22 is operated to unlock the module, and then it can be pulled out using the handle 23. This design enables quick assembly and disassembly of the compute node module 20 and reliable fixation.

[0046] The internal structure of the compute node module 20 is described in detail below. The node housing 21 of the compute node module 20 is typically a cuboid structure, and its internal space layout is crucial for supporting high-performance components and ensuring heat dissipation.

[0047] In some embodiments, the node housing 21 includes a motherboard mounting area 30, a hard disk cage mounting position 40, and a power supply mounting position 50.

[0048] The motherboard mounting area 30 is located on one side of the node housing 21 (e.g., Figure 4 As shown on the left), mounting holes are provided for securing the motherboard. To support high-performance workstation motherboards, the motherboard mounting area 30 is designed to support motherboards up to E-ATX (Extended ATX) size, while also being compatible with smaller form factors such as ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX. This ensures that users can choose the appropriate hardware platform based on their performance requirements.

[0049] A hard disk cage mounting position 40 is located in the lower front region of the node housing 21 for mounting a hard disk cage 401. The hard disk cage 401 is used to mount a storage device. In some embodiments, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the hard drive cage 401 includes at least four 3.5-inch hard drive bays to meet the high-capacity storage needs of professional applications.

[0050] The power supply mounting position 50 is located behind the hard disk cage 401, in the lower rear region of the node housing 21. The power supply mounting position 50 is used to mount the power supply 501, such as a separate ATX power supply, to power all components within the compute node module 20. Mounting the power supply at the bottom helps lower the overall center of gravity of the module, improving stability.

[0051] High-performance workstations typically feature high-power processors (CPUs) and graphics cards (GPUs), making thermal design crucial. This embodiment utilizes advanced liquid cooling support and an optimized airflow design.

[0052] In some embodiments, the node housing 21 also includes at least one cold plate mounting position 60 inside. The cold plate mounting position 60 is arranged at the top area of the node housing 21 for mounting the cold plate of a liquid cooling radiator. Liquid cooling has higher cooling efficiency and lower noise than traditional air cooling.

[0053] Further, in order to support the heat dissipation requirements of top-level processors (such as processors with TDP up to 600W), in some embodiments, the number of cold plate mounting positions 60 is two. One of the cold plate mounting positions 60 is arranged along the width direction of the computing node module 20, and the other cold plate mounting position 60 is arranged along the height direction of the computing node module 20. Each cold plate mounting position 60 is suitable for mounting a 360-specification cold plate (i.e., a cold plate that can mount three 120mm fans). By supporting dual-360 liquid cooling cold plates, independent liquid cooling circuits can be provided for CPUs and GPUs respectively, or extreme cooling capacity can be provided for a CPU with ultra-high power consumption, ensuring stable operation of the system under high load.

[0054] In addition to the main liquid cooling, it is also necessary to dissipate heat from other heat-generating components such as hard drives, and to ensure air circulation inside the case.

[0055] In some embodiments, a hard drive cooling fan position 41 is arranged behind the hard drive cage 401 and in front of the power supply mounting position 50. The hard drive cooling fan position 41 is used to mount a fan, and the fan direction is designed to blow air towards the hard drive cage 401 (i.e., from back to front). This can directly cool the hard drives, ensuring that the hard drive operating temperature is within a safe range and extending the life of the hard drives.

[0056] Preferably, the hard drive cooling fan position 41 is suitable for mounting a 4025-specification fan (i.e., a fan with dimensions of 40mm x 40mm x 25mm). The 4025 fan is small in size and can provide sufficient air volume in a limited space.

[0057] In order to enhance the air intake of the entire computing node module 20, in some embodiments, at least one intake fan position 70 is arranged on the rear panel of the computing node module 20. The intake fan position 70 is located behind the mainboard mounting area 30, i.e., near the mainboard I / O interface and PCIe expansion slot area.

[0058] Further, the number of intake fan positions 70 is two, and the two intake fan positions 70 are arranged in a vertical direction. Preferably, the two intake fan positions 70 are also suitable for mounting 4025-specification fans. Through the rear intake fans, cold air can be introduced into the case to assist in cooling the memory, mainboard power supply module, and PCIe devices.

[0059] In summary, the multi-node tower workstation case device has the advantages that: the multi-node tower workstation case device comprises a tower case main body, a plurality of computing node modules and a plurality of cooling systems, the tower case main body is internally provided with a plurality of computing node modules, the computing node modules are arranged in the tower case main body in a stacked mode, and the computing node modules are connected with the cooling systems.

[0060] The various embodiments are described in a progressive manner in the specification, and each embodiment focuses on the difference from other embodiments, and the same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be mutually referred to.

[0061] The multi-node tower workstation case device is described in detail. The principles and implementation manners of the application are described by using specific examples. The above description of the embodiments is only used to help understand the method and the core idea of the application. It should be pointed out that, for those skilled in the art, some improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principles of the application, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of the application.

Claims

1. A multi-node tower workstation chassis device, characterized in that, include: The tower chassis body (10) has an internal accommodating space, which is divided into at least two node accommodating areas (11) arranged side by side in the horizontal direction. At least two computing node modules (20), each of the computing node modules (20) being detachably inserted into a corresponding node receiving area (11); Each of the computing node modules (20) includes an independent node housing (21), which has a front panel and a rear panel. The interior of the node housing (21) forms an installation space for installing a motherboard, processor, memory, hard disk and independent power supply to form an independent computing system. The node housing (21) of the computing node module (20) includes: The motherboard mounting area (30) is located on one side of the node housing (21) and is used to mount motherboards of E-ATX size or smaller. The hard disk cage mounting position (40) is located inside the node housing (21) near the bottom of the front panel and is used to mount the hard disk cage (401). The power supply mounting position (50) is located behind the hard disk cage mounting position (40) and at the bottom of the node housing (21) near the rear panel, for mounting the power supply (501). The node housing (21) also includes at least one radiator mounting position (60), which is located in the top area of ​​the node housing (21) and is used to install the radiator of the liquid cooling radiator.

2. The multi-node tower workstation chassis device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of computing node modules (20) is three, and the number of node accommodating areas (11) is three.

3. The multi-node tower workstation chassis device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front panel of the computing node module (20) is provided with a handle (23) for inserting and removing the computing node module (20). The bottom of the computing node module (20) is provided with a pressure-down bayonet (22), which is used to cooperate with the tower chassis body (10) to lock the computing node module (20) in the node accommodating area (11).

4. The multi-node tower workstation chassis device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of radiator mounting positions (60) is two. One radiator mounting position (60) is set along the width direction of the computing node module (20), and the other radiator mounting position (60) is set along the height direction of the computing node module (20). Each radiator mounting position (60) is suitable for installing a 360-size radiator.

5. The multi-node tower workstation chassis device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hard drive cage (401) includes at least four 3.5-inch hard drive bays; Between the hard disk cage mounting position (40) and the power supply mounting position (50), there is a hard disk cooling fan position (41), which is used to install a fan to blow air toward the hard disk cage (401).

6. The multi-node tower workstation chassis device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The hard drive cooling fan position (41) is suitable for installing a 4025 fan.

7. The multi-node tower workstation chassis device according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The computing node module (20) has at least one air intake fan position (70) on its rear panel, which is located behind the motherboard mounting area (30).

8. The multi-node tower workstation chassis device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The number of the air intake fan positions (70) is two, the two air intake fan positions (70) are arranged in a vertical direction and are suitable for installing 4025 specification fans; The bottom of the tower chassis body (10) is provided with multiple casters (12).

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