A riser module and server having the same

Abstract

The application discloses a riser module and a server with the same, relates to the technical field of servers, and comprises a support, a riser card and an adapter plate. The riser card is detachably arranged on the support, and the adapter plate is arranged on the support and corresponds to the riser card. The adapter plate comprises a main plate, an adapter connector and a power supply connector. The adapter connector and the power supply connector are both arranged on the main plate. The riser card comprises a golden finger. The golden finger is detachably connected with the adapter connector. The power supply connector is electrically connected with the adapter connector. The adapter plate arranged on the support is provided with the adapter connector. Therefore, the golden finger and the adapter connector on the adapter plate form detachable direct contact. The technical problem that it is not conducive to the quick installation of the riser card due to the need of connecting cables when the riser card is installed is solved. The technical effect of improving the dismounting efficiency of the riser card is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of server technology, and more particularly to a riser module and a server having the same. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in server architecture design, riser cards, as a key piece of hardware for expanding PCI Express (PCIe) slots, are widely used to enhance server device connectivity and expansion flexibility. Within the existing technological framework, each riser card is independently connected to the server's motherboard via power and signal cables, aiming to ensure that each hardware peripheral receives independent and stable signal transmission and power supply. This connection method simplifies the independent management of hardware devices through one-to-one cable mapping, providing a clear connection path and an easy-to-debug environment, especially when the number of devices is small.

[0003] However, whenever a new riser card is added to a server, a series of complex cabling tasks must be performed. From power connections to ensure a stable power supply to the card, to signal cable layout, operators must carefully refer to the wiring diagrams to ensure that each cable is connected correctly to avoid the risk of hardware conflicts or signal interruptions. This process is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive but also increases the probability of installation errors. Especially when an emergency replacement of a faulty riser card is needed, the necessity of cabling connections limits the immediate operability of the riser card, which significantly slows down maintenance in data center environments where server hardware requires frequent adjustments and optimizations. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a riser module and a server having the same, to at least solve the problem in the related art that the need to connect cables when installing a riser card hinders the rapid installation of the riser card.

[0005] This application provides a riser module for installing a PCIe card, including a bracket, a riser card, and an adapter board. The riser card is detachably mounted on the bracket and is used to connect to the PCIe card. The adapter board is mounted on the bracket corresponding to the riser card. The adapter board includes a motherboard, an adapter connector, and a power connector. Both the adapter connector and the power connector are mounted on the motherboard. The riser card includes gold fingers, which are detachably connected to the adapter connector. The power connector is electrically connected to the adapter connector.

[0006] Specifically, the adapter board includes multiple adapter connectors, which are sequentially arranged on the motherboard in a preset direction. There is at least one riser card, and the gold fingers of each riser card are detachably connected to one of the multiple adapter connectors.

[0007] Specifically, the riser card also includes a first connecting structure, and a second connecting structure is provided on the bracket corresponding to the first connecting structure. The first connecting structure and the second connecting structure are slidably connected along the extension direction of the riser card.

[0008] Specifically, the riser card also includes a third connection structure, and a fourth connection structure is provided on the bracket corresponding to the third connection structure. The first connection structure is provided on one end of the riser card, and the third connection structure is provided on the other end of the riser card.

[0009] Specifically, the first connecting structure is an I-beam nail, and the second connecting structure is a gourd-shaped hole. The gourd-shaped hole has a large hole end and a small hole end. The large hole end is located at the end of the small hole end away from the adapter plate, so that the I-beam nail and the gourd-shaped hole can slide and connect in the horizontal direction.

[0010] Specifically, the third connection structure is a hand-tightening screw, and the fourth connection structure is a nut.

[0011] Specifically, the riser card also includes a positioning groove, which is located on one end of the riser card near the third connection structure. A positioning element is provided on the bracket corresponding to the positioning groove, and at least part of the positioning element extends into the positioning groove to position the riser card.

[0012] Specifically, the bracket also includes a fifth connecting structure, which is located at the end of the riser card away from the gold fingers, and the fifth connecting structure abuts and cooperates with the riser card.

[0013] Specifically, the first connecting structure is a card interface, which is located on the side of the riser card extending along its length. The second connecting structure is a sliding groove, which extends along its length, with at least a portion of the groove extending out of its opening to form a protrusion corresponding to the card interface. The fifth connecting structure is located on the side of the riser card away from the gold fingers. The fifth connecting structure is an elastic plate with a connecting end and an abutting end positioned opposite each other. The connecting end is mounted on a bracket, and the abutting end is used to abut against the edge of the riser card. The elastic plate has elastic deformation. The riser card has an installation position and a positioning position. When the riser card is in the installation position, the card interface mates with the protrusion to install the riser card in the sliding groove and abuts against the abutting end to cause the abutting end to elastically deform. When the riser card moves from the installation position to the positioning position, the abutting end resets to push the riser card to slide along the extension direction of the sliding groove, so that the card interface and the protrusion are misaligned.

[0014] Specifically, the riser card also includes a connection slot for connecting to a PCIe card. A bracket surrounds and forms an installation area for installing the PCIe card. An opening communicating with the installation area is provided on one side wall of the bracket. The riser card is disposed on the side of the opening away from the installation area. At least a portion of the riser card extends into the opening so that the connection slot is within the installation area.

[0015] Specifically, the adapter board also includes a signal connector, which is connected to the adapter connector for signal connection.

[0016] This application also provides a server, including the riser module described above. The server further includes a housing, a power supply, and a main control board assembly. The riser module is disposed inside the housing. The power supply is disposed inside the housing and is electrically connected to the riser module via a power supply connector. The main control board assembly is disposed inside the housing and is signal-connected to the riser module.

[0017] By means of this application, since an adapter connector is provided on the adapter board set on the bracket, the gold fingers on the riser card can form a detachable direct contact with the adapter connector on the adapter board, eliminating the need for additional connection cables. Therefore, it can solve the technical problem in the related art that the need for connection cables when installing the riser card is not conducive to the rapid installation of the riser card, and achieve the technical effect of improving the efficiency of riser card installation and removal. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 A perspective schematic diagram of one embodiment of a riser module provided in this application;

[0020] Figure 2 A perspective view of a riser module adapter board provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 3 A perspective view of a first embodiment of a riser module riser card provided in this application;

[0022] Figure 4 A perspective view of a first embodiment of a riser module bracket provided in this application;

[0023] Figure 5A perspective view of another angle of a first embodiment of a riser module riser card provided in this application;

[0024] Figure 6 A perspective view of another embodiment of a riser module provided in this application;

[0025] Figure 7 A plan view of a second embodiment of a riser card for a riser module provided in this application;

[0026] Figure 8 A perspective view of a second embodiment of a riser module bracket provided in this application;

[0027] Figure 9 A plan view of a riser module with the riser card in the installation position, provided for an embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 10 This is a plan view of the riser card of a riser module in a positioning position, as provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0029] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0030] 100. Bracket;

[0031] 110. Opening;

[0032] 120. Second connecting structure; 121. Protrusion;

[0033] 130. Fourth connection structure;

[0034] 140. Positioning components;

[0035] 150. Fifth connecting structure; 151. Connecting end; 152. Abutting end;

[0036] 200, Riser Card;

[0037] 210. Golden Finger;

[0038] 220. Connection slot;

[0039] 231. First connection structure; 232. Third connection structure;

[0040] 240. Positioning groove;

[0041] 300. Adapter board;

[0042] 310. Motherboard;

[0043] 320. Adapter connector;

[0044] 330. Power supply connector;

[0045] 340. Signal connector;

[0046] 400, PCIe card. Detailed Implementation

[0047] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this application.

[0048] It should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. The terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly, for example, they can be fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can be mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can be direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; they can be internal connections between two elements. The terms "parallel," "perpendicular," and "equal" include the described situation and situations similar to the described situation, the range of which is within an acceptable deviation range, wherein the acceptable deviation range is determined by those skilled in the art taking into account the measurement under discussion and the error associated with the measurement of a particular quantity (i.e., the limitations of the measurement system). For example, "parallel" includes absolute parallelism and approximate parallelism, where an acceptable deviation range for approximate parallelism can be, for example, within 5°; "perpendicular" includes absolute perpendicularity and approximate perpendicularity, where an acceptable deviation range for approximate perpendicularity can also be, for example, within 5°. "Equal" includes absolute equality and approximate equality, where an acceptable deviation range for approximate equality can be, for example, a difference between the two equal items being less than or equal to 5% of either one. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0049] To enable 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 accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0050] The embodiments of this application provide a riser module, and the device is described in detail in conjunction with the structure and working principle of the riser module.

[0051] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the riser module provided in the embodiments of this application is used to install PCIe cards and includes a bracket 100, a riser card 200, and an adapter board 300. The riser card 200 is detachably mounted on the bracket 100 and is used to connect with a PCIe card 400. The adapter board 300 is mounted on the bracket 100 corresponding to the riser card 200. The adapter board 300 includes a motherboard 310, an adapter connector 320, and a power connector 330. Both the adapter connector 320 and the power connector 330 are mounted on the motherboard 310. The riser card 200 includes gold fingers 210, which are detachably connected to the adapter connector 320. The power connector 330 is electrically connected to the adapter connector 320.

[0052] The riser module of this application embodiment has an adapter connector 320 on the adapter plate 300 on the bracket 100, so that the gold fingers 210 on the riser card 200 and the adapter connector 320 on the adapter plate 300 can form a detachable direct contact, eliminating the need for additional connection cables. Therefore, it can solve the technical problem in the related art that the need for connection cables when installing the riser card 200 is detrimental to the quick installation of the riser card 200, and achieve the technical effect of improving the installation and removal efficiency of the riser card 200.

[0053] In the above embodiment, the bracket 100, as the basic structure of the riser module, not only provides an installation platform for the riser card 200, but also supports the adapter board 300, ensuring the orderly arrangement and stable support of all components. The riser card 200 forms a detachable electrical connection with the adapter connector 320 of the adapter board 300 through the gold fingers 210. This direct contact design greatly simplifies the connection process and avoids the cumbersome steps of traditional cable connections. At the same time, the connection between the riser card 200 and the PCIe card 400 enables rapid expansion and integration of external hardware, enhancing the server's flexibility and scalability. The adapter board 300, as a bridge connecting the riser card 200 and the server motherboard, integrates the motherboard 310, the adapter connector 320, and the power connector 330. The adapter connector 320 directly mates with the gold fingers 210 on the riser card 200, responsible for signal transmission; the power connector 330 is connected to the motherboard, providing power to the riser card 200. The layout of both components on the motherboard 310 ensures efficient signal and power transmission while minimizing cable usage and optimizing internal server space. The electrical connection between the power connector 330 and the adapter connector 320 enables power and signal transmission to the riser card 200. This design avoids the complexity of cable connections, improving the overall installation efficiency of the riser module, especially in scenarios with dense multi-card installations, significantly reducing operational difficulty and failure rate. The detachable connection between the gold fingers 210 and the adapter connector 320 greatly facilitates the installation of the riser card 200. This direct plug-in connection method significantly improves the installation speed of the riser card 200 while ensuring connection stability and signal transmission quality.

[0054] Specifically, such as Figure 2As shown, the adapter board 300 includes multiple adapter connectors 320, which are sequentially arranged on the motherboard 310 along a preset direction. At least one riser card 200 is included, and the gold fingers 210 of each riser card 200 are detachably connected to one of the multiple adapter connectors 320. The adapter board 300 contains the basic structure of the motherboard 310, while the multiple adapter connectors 320 arranged in an orderly manner on the motherboard 310 constitute the core for interaction with the riser cards 200. The sequential distribution of these adapter connectors 320 along the preset direction not only optimizes the signal transmission path but also allows for flexible configuration of different numbers of riser cards 200 to adapt to diverse hardware expansion needs. The number of riser cards 200 can be dynamically adjusted according to the server's expansion requirements. Each riser card 200 is equipped with gold fingers 210, which can accurately connect with any one of the multiple adapter connectors 320. This selective and detachable connection mode greatly facilitates the installation and replacement of riser cards, eliminates the physical constraints and cumbersome operations brought about by traditional cable connections, and ensures instant signal transmission and ready-to-use hardware.

[0055] In the above embodiment, the preset direction is vertical, and multiple adapter connectors 320 are sequentially arranged on the side of the motherboard 310. The riser card 200 can be set as one or more, and the multiple riser cards 200 are also arranged in the vertical direction. The gold fingers 210 on the multiple riser cards 200 correspond to the multiple adapter connectors 320.

[0056] Specifically, the riser card 200 also includes a first connecting structure 231, and a second connecting structure 120 is provided on the bracket 100 corresponding to the first connecting structure 231. The first connecting structure 231 and the second connecting structure 120 are slidably connected along the extension direction of the riser card 200. The installation process of the riser card 200 begins with the mating of the first connecting structure 231 and the second connecting structure 120. This contact provides initial guidance for the installation of the riser card, ensuring that the riser card 200 can slide smoothly along its extension direction. The second connecting structure 120 provides a sliding path for the first connecting structure 231, allowing the riser card 200 to slide smoothly on the bracket 100 until it reaches its set final position.

[0057] Regarding the quick-release connection between riser card 200 and bracket 100, this application provides an implementation method. In this embodiment, riser card 200 further includes a third connecting structure 232, and bracket 100 is provided with a fourth connecting structure 130 corresponding to the third connecting structure 232. A first connecting structure 231 is provided at one end of riser card 200, and the third connecting structure 232 is provided at the other end of riser card 200. The riser card 200 is provided with the first connecting structure 231 and the third connecting structure 232, and bracket 100 is provided with the second connecting structure 120 and the fourth connecting structure 130. The first connecting structure 231 and the second connecting structure are slidably connected, and the third connecting structure 232 and the fourth connecting structure 130 are correspondingly connected. The first connecting structure 231 and the third connecting structure 232 are respectively provided at both ends of riser card 200 so that after riser card 200 slides into place, it is fixedly connected by the fourth connecting structure 130 and the third connecting structure 232 to position riser card 200, thereby making the connection of riser card 200 more stable.

[0058] In the above embodiment, the two ends of riser card 200 refer to the two ends along the length direction.

[0059] Specifically, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the first connecting structure 231 is an H-shaped pin, and the second connecting structure 120 is a gourd-shaped hole. The gourd-shaped hole has a large end and a small end, with the large end located at the end of the small end away from the adapter plate, allowing the H-shaped pin and the gourd-shaped hole to slide horizontally. The H-shaped pin, as the first connecting structure 231, is welded to one end of the riser card 200, forming a clever sliding connection mechanism with the second connecting structure 120—the gourd-shaped hole—located on the bracket 100. The gourd-shaped hole's structural design includes a large end and a small end. The large end faces away from the adapter plate 300, providing ample guiding space for the initial insertion of the H-shaped pin, while the small end provides a final locking function after the H-shaped pin slides into place, ensuring the stable installation of the riser card 200 on the bracket 100. The horizontal sliding connection design of the I-beam and the gourd-shaped hole not only avoids the cumbersome traditional screw fixing method, but also enables the rapid installation and removal of the Riser Card 200 through the guiding characteristics of the I-beam and the positioning function of the gourd hole. At the same time, this tool-free installation method reduces the time and complexity of hardware maintenance, improves the deployment efficiency of server hardware, especially in data-intensive environments where rapid response and high-density expansion are critical requirements. Furthermore, this design effectively avoids the risk of hardware damage due to improper operation or tool use, keeps the inside of the chassis tidy, reduces the difficulty of managing small parts and the risk of loss, and overall improves the user-friendliness and operational reliability of the Riser module.

[0060] Specifically, such as Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, the third connecting structure 232 is a hand-tightening screw, and the fourth connecting structure 130 is a nut. The combination of the hand-tightening screw and the nut not only provides a quick installation method for the riser card 200, but also ensures its reliable fixation on the bracket 100.

[0061] During installation, the operator only needs to manually rotate the hand-tightening screw to align and tighten it with the nut. This process requires no screwdriver or other tools, significantly improving installation speed and convenience. Simultaneously, the rigid connection between the hand-tightening screw and nut ensures excellent signal transmission quality for the gold fingers 210 of the riser card 200, enhancing the stability and reliability of the entire riser module.

[0062] During disassembly, the riser card 200 can be easily removed from the bracket 100 by manually rotating the hand-tightening screws to disengage them from the nuts. There is no need to worry about losing small parts such as screws or improper use of tools, which reduces maintenance complexity and improves operation and maintenance efficiency.

[0063] Specifically, such as Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, the riser card 200 also includes a positioning slot 240, which is located on one end of the riser card 200 near the third connection structure 232. A positioning element 140 is provided on the bracket 100 corresponding to the positioning slot 240, with at least a portion of the positioning element 140 extending into the positioning slot 240 to position the riser card 200. The combination of the positioning slot 240 and the positioning element 140, through physical embedding, prevents displacement of the riser card 200 due to vibration or external collisions during server operation. This effectively protects the contact between the gold fingers 210 and the adapter connector 320, avoiding the risk of signal interruption or data transmission errors, which is crucial for the long-term stable operation of the server. Furthermore, this positioning method simplifies the assembly and disassembly process of the riser card 200, allowing for precise completion without complex tools, improving the work efficiency of maintenance personnel, and reducing the cost and time consumption of hardware maintenance.

[0064] like Figure 6As shown, regarding the quick-release connection between the riser card 200 and the bracket 100, this application also provides a second embodiment. In this embodiment, the bracket 100 further includes a fifth connecting structure 150, which is positioned at the end of the riser card 200 furthest from the gold fingers 210. The fifth connecting structure 150 abuts against the riser card 200. As a component of the bracket 100, the fifth connecting structure 150 is designed to form physical contact with the riser card 200, providing additional support and positioning for the riser card. This end abutment not only enhances the stability of the riser card 200 on the bracket 100, ensuring that it will not shift due to slight vibrations or external impacts during server operation, but also further optimizes the riser card installation process, ensuring accurate alignment during insertion into the adapter plate 300 and avoiding poor contact problems caused by positional deviations.

[0065] Specifically, such as Figure 7 , Figure 8 As shown, the first connecting structure 231 is a card interface, which is disposed on the side of the riser card 200 extending along the length direction. The second connecting structure 120 is a slide groove, which extends along the length direction, and at least a portion of the slide groove protrudes from the groove opening to form a protrusion 121 corresponding to the card interface. The fifth connecting structure 150 is disposed on the side of the riser card 200 away from the gold finger 210. The fifth connecting structure 150 is an elastic plate, which has a connecting end 151 and an abutment end 152 disposed opposite to each other. The connecting end 151 is disposed on the bracket 100, and the abutment end 152 is used for... The elastic plate abuts against the edge of riser card 200, and has elastic deformation. Riser card 200 has an installation position and a positioning position. When riser card 200 is in the installation position, the card interface mates with the protrusion 121 to install riser card 200 in the slide groove, and abuts against the abutment end 152 to cause the abutment end 152 to undergo elastic deformation. When riser card 200 moves from the installation position to the positioning position, the abutment end 152 resets to push riser card 200 to slide along the extension direction of the slide groove, so that the card interface and the protrusion 121 are misaligned.

[0066] The card interface is located on the side of the riser card 200, while the slide extends along its length onto the bracket 100. The slide's special design includes a protrusion that extends out of the slide's opening and precisely engages with the card interface of the riser card 200. During installation, the engagement between the card interface and the protrusion not only provides initial positioning of the riser card 200 within the slide but also ensures that the riser card 200 slides along the slide's extension direction until it reaches the installation position, where a misalignment stop is formed.

[0067] like Figure 9 , Figure 10 As shown, the elastic plate is positioned on the side of the riser card away from the gold fingers 210. In the elastic plate structure, the connecting end 151 is fixed to the bracket 100, while the abutting end 152 is used to contact the edge of the riser card 200. When the riser card 200 is in the installation position, the abutting end 152 of the elastic plate undergoes elastic deformation through contact with the edge of the riser card 200, providing additional support for the riser card 200 and ensuring its stability during installation. When it is necessary to further stabilize the riser card or position it to its final working position, the operator can gently push the riser card 200. The elastic restoring force of the abutting end 152 will push the riser card 200 along the extension direction of the groove until the card interface and the protrusion are misaligned, reaching the positioning position. In this process, the reset of the elastic plate not only pushes the riser card 200 to the accurate position but also ensures the stability of the riser card 200 in that position. At the same time, the final positioning of the card interface and the protrusion provides the stability and reliability of the electrical connection.

[0068] During the installation of the riser card 200 in this embodiment, the card interface of the riser card 200 is first aligned with the protrusion 121 of the slide groove of the bracket 100. With slight force applied, the riser card enters the slide groove. At this time, the card interface and the protrusion are initially engaged, and the elastic deformation of the abutment end 152 provides initial fixation of the riser card in the slide groove. As the riser card 200 slides further, the elastic restoring force of the abutment end 152 pushes the riser card to move precisely along the extension direction of the slide groove until it reaches the positioning position. At this time, the card interface and the protrusion are misaligned, and the riser card 200 is firmly fixed on the bracket 100.

[0069] Specifically, riser card 200 also includes a connection slot 220 for connecting to PCIe card 400. The bracket 100 encloses an installation area for mounting PCIe card 400. An opening 110 communicating with the installation area is provided on one side wall of the bracket 100. Riser card 200 is positioned on the side of opening 110 away from the installation area, with at least a portion of riser card 200 extending into opening 110 so that connection slot 220 is within the installation area. The opening 110 communicating with the installation area is located on the side of riser card 200 away from the opening. The key to this design is that a portion of riser card 200 extends into the installation area from opening 110, ensuring that connection slot 220 can fully extend into the installation area, facilitating the insertion and securing of PCIe card 400, and also providing the necessary space for the normal operation of the PCIe card. Once the riser card 200 is correctly mounted on the bracket 100 and securely locked, the position of the connection slot 220 is precisely set within the installation area. The PCIe card 400 can be directly inserted into the connection slot 220 from the bracket opening 110, completing the electrical connection and mechanical fixation with the riser card 200 without additional tools. This process is not only efficient but also simplifies the deployment process of the PCIe card 400 within the server, improving the convenience of maintenance and upgrades.

[0070] Specifically, the adapter board 300 also includes a signal connector 340, which is connected to the adapter connector 320. When a riser card 200 is inserted into the adapter board 300, the gold fingers 210 directly contact the adapter connector 320, forming a stable electrical connection. Simultaneously, the signal connector 340, acting as a signal distribution center, ensures that signals are accurately distributed to each riser card 200, or that signals from all riser cards 200 are integrated and transmitted to the motherboard, achieving efficient signal transmission in the complex signal environment within the server.

[0071] This collaborative mechanism between signal connector 340 and adapter connector 320 not only provides high reliability and stability for signal transmission, but also significantly reduces the number of cables inside the server through the integration and distribution of signals via adapter board 300. This improves the utilization of internal chassis space, reduces the risk of poor contact or signal interference during signal transmission, and ultimately enhances the overall operating efficiency and stability of the server. The ingenuity of this design lies in its simplification of server hardware layout and maintenance, providing technical support for high-density server deployment and rapid operation and maintenance.

[0072] Embodiments of this application also provide a server, including the aforementioned riser module. The server further includes a housing, a power supply, and a main control board assembly. The riser module is disposed inside the housing; the power supply is disposed inside the housing and is electrically connected to the riser module via a power supply connector 330; the main control board assembly is disposed inside the housing and is signal-connected to the riser module. The server power supply is located inside the housing and is electrically connected to the riser module via a dedicated power supply connector 330. This design ensures that the riser module can directly obtain power without additional cables, simplifying the internal wiring of the server, improving space utilization efficiency, reducing the risk of signal interference caused by improper wiring, and enhancing the stability and reliability of the server. The main control board assembly is also a core component of the server, located inside the housing, and is signal-connected to the riser module. The adapter board 300 acts as a signal relay and integrator, centrally processing multiple PCIe signals from the riser card 200 and transmitting them to the main control board assembly via cables, achieving efficient communication between the riser module and the server's central control system. This signal connection method reduces the number of cables between the main control board components and the riser card 200, further optimizes the internal hardware layout of the server, enhances the signal transmission quality between hardware components, and also reduces maintenance costs and complexity.

[0073] As can be seen from the above description, this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0074] Modularity and expandability: The riser card 200 can be installed tool-free by engaging with the second connection structure 120 (hook hole) and the fourth connection structure 130 (nut) on the bracket 100 through its first connection structure 231 (such as an I-beam) and third connection structure 232 (such as a thumb screw). At the same time, it integrates the signal and power connections with the motherboard through the adapter board 300, supporting the expansion of multiple PCIe cards 400, which greatly improves the flexibility and expandability of server hardware configuration.

[0075] Efficient cabling and space optimization: The direct connection between the power supply connector 330 and the power supply of the adapter board 300, as well as the setting of the signal connector 340, replaces multiple independent cables, reduces the clutter of internal server wiring, effectively optimizes the space layout, improves the cleanliness and space utilization of the server interior, and reduces the risk of signal interference or open circuits caused by poor cable contact.

[0076] Quick installation and convenient maintenance: The tool-free installation feature of the riser card 200, through the quick docking of the first connection structure 231 and the second connection structure 120, and the stable locking of the third connection structure 232 and the fourth connection structure 130, greatly simplifies the hardware installation and disassembly process, improves the efficiency of server maintenance and upgrades, reduces the skill requirements of maintenance personnel, and avoids hardware damage that may be caused by improper tool operation.

[0077] Positioning accuracy and connection stability: The fifth connection structure 150 (elastic plate) plays an auxiliary positioning and stabilizing role in the installation process of riser card 200, ensuring a precise electrical connection between riser card 200 and adapter connector 320 on adapter board 300, and maintaining the stability and high quality of signal transmission even in the vibration environment of server operation.

[0078] High-density deployment and adaptability: The multi-card support design of the riser card 200, and the installation area enclosed by the bracket 100, in conjunction with the opening 110, enable high-density hardware deployment within a limited space inside the server, while maintaining good heat dissipation performance, enhancing the server's adaptability to different working scenarios and business needs.

[0079] Optimization of overall server performance: The riser module design in this application not only simplifies the layout and maintenance of server hardware, but also significantly improves the server's operating efficiency, stability and reliability through its efficient collaboration with the main control board components and power supply, providing a more robust infrastructure support for servers in high-load application scenarios such as cloud computing and big data processing.

[0080] Cost-effectiveness: By reducing cable usage, simplifying hardware installation processes, and optimizing the internal space layout of the server, the riser module design of this application helps to reduce the overall manufacturing and maintenance costs of the server, thereby improving the economic benefits of the server project.

[0081] The riser module and server provided in this application have been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The descriptions of the embodiments above are only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several improvements and modifications to this application without departing from the principles of this application, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A riser module for installing a PCIe card (400), characterized in that, include: Bracket (100); A riser card (200) is detachably mounted on the bracket (100) and is used to connect to the PCIe card (400); An adapter board (300) is mounted on the bracket (100) corresponding to the riser card (200). The adapter board (300) includes a motherboard (310), an adapter connector (320), and a power connector (330). The adapter connector (320) and the power connector (330) are both mounted on the motherboard (310). The riser card (200) includes gold fingers (210). The gold fingers (210) are detachably connected to the adapter connector (320). The power connector (330) is electrically connected to the adapter connector (320).

2. The riser module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adapter board (300) includes a plurality of adapter connectors (320), which are sequentially arranged on the motherboard (310) along a preset direction. There is at least one riser card (200), and the gold fingers (210) of each riser card (200) are detachably connected to one of the plurality of adapter connectors (320).

3. The riser module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The riser card (200) further includes a first connecting structure (231), and a second connecting structure (120) is provided on the bracket (100) corresponding to the first connecting structure (231). The first connecting structure (231) and the second connecting structure (120) are slidably connected along the extension direction of the riser card (200).

4. The riser module according to claim 3, characterized in that, The riser card (200) further includes a third connection structure (232), and a fourth connection structure (130) is provided on the bracket (100) corresponding to the third connection structure (232). The first connection structure (231) is provided on one end of the riser card (200), and the third connection structure (232) is provided on the other end of the riser card (200).

5. The riser module according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first connecting structure (231) is an I-beam nail, and the second connecting structure (120) is a gourd-shaped hole. The gourd-shaped hole has a large end and a small end, with the large end located at the end of the small end away from the adapter plate, so that the I-beam nail and the gourd-shaped hole are slidably connected in the horizontal direction; and / or, The third connecting structure (232) is a hand-tightening screw, and the fourth connecting structure (130) is a nut.

6. The riser module according to claim 4, characterized in that, The riser card (200) also includes a positioning groove (240), which is disposed on one end of the riser card (200) near the third connection structure (232). A positioning element (140) is disposed on the bracket (100) corresponding to the positioning groove (240), and at least a portion of the positioning element (140) extends into the positioning groove (240) to position the riser card (200).

7. The riser module according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bracket (100) further includes a fifth connecting structure (150), which is disposed at the end of the riser card (200) away from the gold finger (210), and the fifth connecting structure (150) abuts against the riser card (200).

8. The riser module according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first connecting structure (231) is a card interface, which is disposed on the side of the riser card (200) extending along the length direction. The second connecting structure (120) is a slide groove, which extends along the length direction, and at least a portion of the slide groove extends out of the groove opening to form a protrusion (121) corresponding to the card interface. The fifth connecting structure (150) is disposed on the side of the riser card (200) away from the gold finger (210). The fifth connecting structure (150) is an elastic plate, which has a connecting end (151) and an abutment end (152) disposed opposite to each other. The connecting end (151) is disposed on the bracket (100), and the abutment end (152) is used for... The elastic plate abuts against the edge of the riser card (200) and has elastic deformation; wherein the riser card (200) has an installation position and a positioning position. When the riser card (200) is in the installation position, the card interface mates with the protrusion (121) to install the riser card (200) in the slide groove and abuts against the abutting end (152) to cause the abutting end (152) to undergo elastic deformation; when the riser card (200) moves from the installation position to the positioning position, the abutting end (152) resets to push the riser card (200) to slide along the extension direction of the slide groove so that the card interface is misaligned with the protrusion (121).

9. The riser module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The riser card (200) further includes a connection slot (220) for connecting to the PCIe card (400). The bracket (100) encloses a mounting area for mounting the PCIe card (400). An opening (110) communicating with the mounting area is provided on one side wall of the bracket (100). The riser card (200) is disposed on the side of the opening (110) away from the mounting area. At least a portion of the riser card (200) extends into the opening (110) such that the connection slot (220) is within the mounting area; and / or, The adapter board (300) also includes a signal connector (340) which is signal connected to the adapter connector (320).

10. A server, characterized in that, The server, comprising the riser module as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, further comprises: The housing, wherein the riser module is disposed inside the housing; A power supply is disposed inside the housing and is electrically connected to the riser module via the power supply connector (330); The main control board assembly is disposed inside the housing and is signal-connected to the riser module.

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