Multi-expansion server based on optical port expansion card

Abstract

The utility model relates to a multi-expansion server based on an optical port expansion card. The multi-expansion server comprises a main board, and the optical port expansion card, a lower layer adapter card and an upper layer adapter card which are connected to the main board in a pluggable manner, the mainboard is provided with a processor, an MINI-PCIE interface, two groups of first electric ports and two first connectors used for being connected with the optical port expansion card. The optical port expansion card is located above the mainboard, the interface direction of the MINI-PCIE interface is horizontally outward, the MINI-PCIE interface is connected with a MINI PCIE module, and the MINI PCIE module is located between the mainboard and the optical port expansion card; compared with the prior art, the mainboard is good in compactness, other board cards cannot be affected when the MINI PCIE module is plugged and unplugged, different types of MINI PCIE modules (such as a Bluetooth module, a 3G module or a wireless network card module) can be selected according to use requirements, expansion of eight electric ports, eight optical ports, 32 network ports and the MINI PCIE modules is achieved at most, the compatibility of the mainboard is greatly improved, and the mainboard is convenient to use. And the performance can be exerted to a great extent.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of server technology, and in particular to a multi-expansion server based on an optical port expansion card. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of information technology, especially the rise of emerging technologies such as the Internet, terminal technology, cloud computing, and big data in the 21st century, humanity has entered an era of information explosion. The explosive growth of data has placed higher demands on data storage, processing, and application, while also driving market demand and development prospects for data storage products such as servers and storage devices.

[0003] However, due to the late start and relatively weak technology of computer information technology in my country, domestic server products have long been monopolized by foreign giants in the market and technology field, limiting their development. Currently, most server products on the Chinese market use foreign processor chip solutions (such as Intel, AMD, and HP chips), and even servers that use domestic processor chips often use foreign chips for their core chipsets.

[0004] Existing motherboards have a limited number of network ports, making expansion impossible. This results in poor compatibility and hinders the full realization of their performance. Furthermore, while existing motherboards do have optical ports, they are positioned side-by-side with the electrical ports, taking up valuable space.

[0005] Therefore, in this utility model patent application, the applicant has carefully researched a multi-expansion server based on an optical port expansion card to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] This invention addresses the shortcomings of the existing technology by providing a multi-expansion server based on an optical port expansion card. It features a compact design, allowing for easy insertion and removal of MINI PCIE modules without affecting other boards. Different types of MINI PCIE modules (such as Bluetooth, 3G, or wireless network card modules) can be selected according to usage requirements, enabling expansion of up to 8 electrical ports, 8 optical ports, 32 network ports, and MINI PCIE modules. This significantly improves motherboard compatibility and maximizes performance.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] A multi-expansion server based on optical port expansion cards,

[0009] It includes a motherboard and a pluggable optical port expansion card, a lower-level adapter card, and an upper-level adapter card that are connected to the motherboard.

[0010] The motherboard is equipped with a processor, a MINI-PCIE interface, two sets of first electrical ports, and two first connectors for connecting optical port expansion cards.

[0011] The processor is connected to the first electrical port, the MINI-PCIE interface, the lower-level adapter card, the upper-level adapter card, and the first connector, respectively; each group of first electrical ports has four ports.

[0012] The optical port expansion card is located above the motherboard. The optical port expansion card is provided with two second connectors and two sets of first optical ports. Each set of first optical ports is connected to a second connector. When the motherboard is connected to the optical port expansion card, each first connector is connected to a corresponding second connector. The two sets of first optical ports are located above the two sets of first electrical ports. Each set of first optical ports is provided with four ports.

[0013] The MINI-PCIE interface is oriented horizontally outwards, and the MINI-PCIE interface is connected to a MINIPCIE module, which is located between the motherboard and the optical port expansion card.

[0014] The upper-layer adapter card is vertically positioned above the motherboard, and the upper-layer adapter card is provided with four first expansion slots, at least one of which is connected to an upper-layer expansion module.

[0015] The lower-level adapter card is provided with two second expansion slots, and each second expansion slot is connected to a lower-level expansion module;

[0016] Each upper-layer expansion module and lower-layer expansion module is equipped with 8 network ports, including a second optical port or a second electrical port.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment, the motherboard, the lower-level adapter card, and the lower-level expansion module are parallel to each other, with both lower-level expansion modules and the lower-level adapter card located on the left side of the motherboard, and the two lower-level expansion modules located in front of the lower-level adapter card.

[0018] As a preferred embodiment, the motherboard also has a first PCIe gold finger connected to the processor;

[0019] The lower-level adapter card is also equipped with a first PCIe slot. When the motherboard is connected to the lower-level adapter card, the first PCIe gold fingers are connected to the first PCIe slot.

[0020] As a preferred embodiment, the first PCIe gold finger is located on the rear left side of the motherboard.

[0021] As a preferred embodiment, the lower-level adapter card has an L-shaped structure, which includes a horizontal portion and a vertical portion integrally connected to the horizontal portion;

[0022] The first PCIe slot is located on the right side of the vertical section, and the two second expansion slots are located on the front side of the horizontal section.

[0023] As a preferred embodiment, the motherboard is further provided with a second PCIe slot connected to the processor; the upper-level adapter card is further provided with a second PCIe gold finger, and when the motherboard is connected to the upper-level adapter card, the first PCIe slot is connected to the second PCIe gold finger.

[0024] As a preferred option, the four first expansion slots are arranged in a straight line on the front of the upper adapter card.

[0025] As a preferred embodiment, the two sets of first electrical ports are arranged side by side with a spacing of 0.5 cm. Each set is arranged in a straight line on the front side of the motherboard. The two first connectors are located behind the two sets of first electrical ports and are arranged side by side with a spacing of 0.5 cm. The MINI-PCIE interface is located between the first electrical ports and the first connectors.

[0026] As a preferred embodiment, the two sets of first optical ports are arranged side by side with a spacing of about 1 / 2, and each set is arranged in a straight line on the front side of the optical port expansion card, with the two first connectors located below the optical port expansion card.

[0027] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has obvious advantages and beneficial effects. Specifically, it mainly uses an optical port expansion card located on top of the motherboard, which is more compact. Moreover, the MINI-PCIE module is located between the motherboard and the optical port expansion card, and the MINI-PCIE interface is oriented horizontally outward, which makes it easy to insert and remove the MINI-PCIE module without affecting other cards. Different types of MINI-PCIE modules (such as Bluetooth modules, 3G modules, or wireless network card modules) can be selected according to usage needs, realizing a maximum expansion of 8 electrical ports, 8 optical ports, 32 network ports, and MINI-PCIE modules, greatly improving the compatibility of the motherboard and allowing the performance to be maximized.

[0028] Furthermore, the overall structural design is ingenious and reasonable, with a compact layout and high space utilization. At the same time, each component is easy to install and use, and also has good reliability and stability.

[0029] To more clearly illustrate the structural features and effects of this utility model, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of an embodiment of the present invention (the upper expansion module is not shown).

[0031] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Another structural diagram from another angle.

[0032] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Top view.

[0033] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the motherboard structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0034] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the lower-layer adapter card structure according to an embodiment of this utility model.

[0035] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the upper-layer adapter card structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0036] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the upper-layer expansion module structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the optical port expansion card structure according to an embodiment of this utility model.

[0038] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the lower-level expansion module structure according to an embodiment of this utility model.

[0039] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0040] 10. Motherboard

[0041] 11. Processor 12. Mini-PCIe interface

[0042] 13. First electrical port 14. First connector

[0043] 15. First PCIe gold fingers 16. Second PCIe slot

[0044] 20. Optical port expansion card

[0045] 21. Second connector; 22. First optical port

[0046] 30. Lower-level adapter card

[0047] 31. Horizontal section 32. Vertical section

[0048] 33. First PCIe slot; 34. Second expansion slot

[0049] 40. Upper-level adapter card

[0050] 41. Second PCIe gold finger 42. First expansion slot

[0051] 50. MINIPCIE module

[0052] 60. Upper-layer expansion module

[0053] 70. Lower-level expansion modules

[0054] 80. Network port. Detailed Implementation

[0055] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0056] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, a multi-expansion server based on an optical port expansion card includes a motherboard 10 and a pluggable optical port expansion card 20, a lower-level adapter card 30, and an upper-level adapter card 40 connected to the motherboard 10.

[0057] The motherboard 10 is provided with a processor 11, a MINI-PCIE interface 12, two sets of first electrical ports 13, two first connectors 14 for connecting optical port expansion cards 20, and a first PCIE gold finger 15 and a second PCIE slot 16 connected to the processor 11.

[0058] The processor 11 is connected to the first electrical port 13, the MINI-PCIE interface 12, the lower-level adapter card 30, the upper-level adapter card 40, and the first connector 14 respectively; each group of first electrical ports 13 is provided with four; the first PCIE gold fingers 15 are located on the left rear side of the motherboard 10.

[0059] Two sets of first electrical ports 13 are arranged side by side with a spacing of 1 / 2, and each set is arranged in a straight line on the front side of the motherboard 10. Two first connectors 14 are located behind the two sets of first electrical ports 13 and are arranged side by side with a spacing of 1 / 2. The MINI-PCIE interface 12 is located between the first electrical ports 13 and the first connectors 14.

[0060] The MINI-PCIE interface 12 is oriented horizontally outwards, and a MINI-PCIE module 50 is connected to it. The MINI-PCIE module 50 is located between the motherboard 10 and the optical port expansion card 20. The horizontally outward-facing interface facilitates the insertion and removal of the MINI-PCIE module 50.

[0061] Preferably, the MINIPCIE module 50 is a Bluetooth module, a 3G module, or a wireless network card module. Of course, it can also be a solid-state drive with an INI-PCIE interface, and is not limited here.

[0062] The optical port expansion card 20 is located above the motherboard 10. The optical port expansion card 20 is provided with two second connectors 21 and two sets of first optical ports 22. Each set of first optical ports 22 is connected to a second connector 21. When the motherboard 10 is connected to the optical port expansion card 20, each first connector 14 is connected to a corresponding second connector 21. The two sets of first optical ports 22 are located above the two sets of first electrical ports 13. Each set of first optical ports 22 is provided with four ports.

[0063] Two sets of first optical ports 22 are arranged side by side with a spacing of 1 / 2, and each set is arranged in a straight line on the front side of the optical port expansion card 20. Two first connectors 14 are located below the optical port expansion card 20.

[0064] The upper-layer adapter card 40 is vertically positioned above the motherboard 10. The upper-layer adapter card 40 has a second PCIe gold finger 41 and four first expansion slots 42. When the motherboard 10 is connected to the upper-layer adapter card 40, the first PCIe slots 33 are connected to the second PCIe gold finger 41. At least one of the four first expansion slots 42 is connected to an upper-layer expansion module 60; the four first expansion slots 42 are arranged in a straight line on the front side of the upper-layer adapter card 40.

[0065] The lower-level adapter card 30 is provided with a first PCIe slot 33 and two second expansion slots 34. When the motherboard 10 is connected to the lower-level adapter card 30, the first PCIe gold finger 15 is connected to the first PCIe slot 33. Each second expansion slot 34 is connected to a lower-level expansion module 70. In this embodiment, the motherboard 10, the lower-level adapter card 30, and the lower-level expansion modules 70 are parallel to each other. The two lower-level expansion modules 70 and the lower-level adapter card 30 are all located on the left side of the motherboard 10, and the two lower-level expansion modules 70 are located in front of the lower-level adapter card 30.

[0066] Preferably, the lower-level adapter card 30 has an L-shaped structure, including a horizontal portion 31 and a vertical portion 32 integrally connected to the horizontal portion 31; the first PCIe slot 33 is located on the right side of the vertical portion 32, and the two second expansion slots 34 are located on the front side of the horizontal portion 31.

[0067] Each upper-layer expansion module 60 and lower-layer expansion module 70 is provided with 8 network ports 80, and each network port 80 includes a second optical port or a second electrical port.

[0068] When the upper-layer adapter card 40 is connected to only one upper-layer expansion module 60, it represents the minimum upper-layer expansion. If all network ports 80 of an upper-layer expansion module 60 are second electrical ports, then it can realize 8 first optical ports 22, 8 first electrical ports 13, 1 MINIPCIE module 50, and 8 second electrical ports, totaling 1 MINIPCIE module 50, 8 optical ports, and 16 electrical ports. That is, it can realize the use of at least 1 MINIPCIE module 50, 8 optical ports, and 16 electrical ports.

[0069] If all network ports 80 of an upper-layer expansion module 60 are second optical ports, then it can realize 8 first optical ports 22, 8 first electrical ports 13, 1 MINI PCIE module 50 and 8 second optical ports, totaling 1 MINI PCIE module 50, 16 optical ports and 8 electrical ports. That is, it can realize the use of at least 1 MINI PCIE module 50, 16 optical ports and 8 electrical ports.

[0070] When the upper-layer adapter card 40 is connected to four upper-layer expansion modules 60, it represents the maximum upper-layer expansion. If the network ports 80 of the four upper-layer expansion modules 60 are all second electrical ports, then it can realize 8 first optical ports 22, 8 first electrical ports 13, 1 MINI PCIE module 50, and 32 second electrical ports, totaling 1 MINI PCIE module 50, 8 optical ports, and 40 electrical ports. That is, it can realize the use of at least 1 MINI PCIE module 50, 8 optical ports, and 40 electrical ports.

[0071] If all four upper-layer expansion modules 60 have network ports 80 as second optical ports, then 8 first optical ports 22, 8 first electrical ports 13, 1 MINI PCIE module 50 and 32 second optical ports can be implemented, totaling 1 MINI PCIE module 50, 40 optical ports and 8 electrical ports. That is, at a minimum, 1 MINI PCIE module 50, 40 optical ports and 8 electrical ports can be used.

[0072] The key design feature of this invention is that the optical port expansion card is located on top of the motherboard, resulting in a compact design. Furthermore, the MINI-PCIE module is positioned between the motherboard and the optical port expansion card, with the MINI-PCIE interface facing outwards horizontally. This ensures that inserting or removing the MINI-PCIE module does not affect other cards. Different types of MINI-PCIE modules (such as Bluetooth, 3G, or wireless network card modules) can be selected according to usage requirements, achieving a maximum expansion of 8 electrical ports, 8 optical ports, 32 network ports, and MINI-PCIE modules. This significantly improves motherboard compatibility and maximizes performance.

[0073] Furthermore, the overall structural design is ingenious and reasonable, with a compact layout and high space utilization. At the same time, each component is easy to install and use, and also has good reliability and stability.

[0074] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not constitute any limitation on the technical scope of the present utility model. Therefore, any minor modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1.A multi-expansion server based on an optical port expansion card, comprising: a mainboard, an optical port expansion card, a lower adapter card and an upper adapter card which are pluggable to the mainboard; the mainboard is provided with a processor, a MINI-PCIE interface, two groups of first electrical ports and two first connectors for connecting the optical port expansion card; the processor is connected with the first electrical ports, the MINI-PCIE interface, the lower adapter card, the upper adapter card and the first connectors respectively; each group of the first electrical ports is provided with four first electrical ports; the optical port expansion card is located above the mainboard, and the optical port expansion card is provided with two second connectors and two groups of first optical ports; each group of the first optical ports is connected with a second connector; when the mainboard is connected with the optical port expansion card, each first connector is connected with a corresponding second connector; the two groups of the first optical ports are located above the two groups of the first electrical ports; each group of the first optical ports is provided with four first optical ports; the interface direction of the MINI-PCIE interface is horizontally outward; the MINI-PCIE interface is connected with a MINI-PCIE module; the MINI-PCIE module is located between the mainboard and the optical port expansion card; the upper adapter card is vertically arranged above the mainboard; the upper adapter card is provided with four first expansion slots; at least one of the four first expansion slots is connected with an upper expansion module; the lower adapter card is provided with two second expansion slots; each second expansion slot is connected with a lower expansion module; each upper expansion module and lower expansion module is provided with eight network ports; the network ports include second optical ports or second electrical ports; the mainboard, the lower adapter card and the lower expansion module are parallel to each other; the two lower expansion modules and the lower adapter card are located on the left side of the mainboard; the two lower expansion modules are located in front of the lower adapter card; the mainboard is further provided with a first PCIE gold finger connected with the processor; the lower adapter card is further provided with a first PCIE slot; when the mainboard is connected with the lower adapter card, the first PCIE gold finger is connected with the first PCIE slot; the first PCIE gold finger is located on the left rear side of the mainboard; the lower adapter card has an L-shaped structure, which comprises a horizontal part and a vertical part connected with the horizontal part; the first PCIE slot is located on the right side of the vertical part; the two second expansion slots are located on the front side of the horizontal part; the mainboard is further provided with a second PCIE slot connected with the processor; the upper adapter card is further provided with a second PCIE gold finger; when the mainboard is connected with the upper adapter card, the first PCIE slot is connected with the second PCIE gold finger; the four first expansion slots are arranged in a linear type on the front side of the upper adapter card; the two groups of the first electrical ports are arranged in a left-right parallel manner; each group is arranged in a linear type on the front side of the mainboard; the two first connectors are located behind the two groups of the first electrical ports and arranged in a left-right parallel manner; the MINI-PCIE interface is located between the first electrical ports and the first connectors; the two groups of the first optical ports are arranged in a left-right parallel manner; each group is arranged in a linear type on the front side of the optical port expansion card; the two first connectors are located below the optical port expansion card. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2. The multi-expansion server based on optical port expansion cards according to claim 1, characterized in that: ​ 3. The multi-expansion server based on optical port expansion cards according to claim 2, characterized in that: ​ ​ 4. The multi-expansion server based on optical port expansion cards according to claim 3, characterized in that: ​ 5. The multi-expansion server based on optical port expansion cards according to claim 4, characterized in that: ​ ​ 6. The multi-expansion server based on optical port expansion cards according to claim 1, characterized in that: ​ 7. The multi-expansion server based on optical port expansion cards according to claim 6, characterized in that: ​ 8. The multi-expansion server based on optical port expansion cards according to claim 1, characterized in that: ​ 9. The multi-expansion server based on optical port expansion cards according to claim 1, characterized in that: ​

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