Server

Abstract

A server, comprising a liquid cooling system, a plurality of first electronic elements with a first function, and a plurality of second electronic elements with a second function, wherein the liquid cooling system comprises first liquid cooling plates, second liquid cooling plates, a liquid dispenser and a liquid collector; the first liquid cooling plate is attached to each of the first electronic elements; the second liquid cooling plate is attached to each of the second electronic elements; at least two first liquid cooling plates are connected in series and / or in parallel between a first liquid-dispensing connecting port of the liquid dispenser and a first liquid-collection connecting port of the liquid collector; and at least two of the second liquid cooling plates are connected in series and / or in parallel with a second liquid-dispensing connecting port of the liquid dispenser and a second liquid-collection connecting port of the liquid collector. By means of the server, the problem of a poor effect of supplying a liquid to liquid cooling plates at various electronic elements in a centralized manner can be effectively solved.

Description

A server

[0001] This application claims priority to the Chinese patent application filed with the China Patent Office on January 19, 2024, with application number 202410084487.X and invention name “A Server”, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference into this application. Technical Field

[0002] The present invention relates to the technical field of electronic equipment, and more particularly, to a server. Background Art

[0003] Servers, and even other electronic devices, generally require heat dissipation from heat-generating components such as GPUs (graphics processing units), CPUs (central processing units), and switches. Current air cooling systems, however, are too large to be suitable for some electronic devices. Current liquid cooling systems, on the other hand, are generally smaller, occupying less space, especially near the heat-generating components.

[0004] Typically, servers contain a variety of electronic components, and the number of these components is relatively large. Therefore, a liquid cooling system requires multiple liquid cooling plates. The inventors' long-term practical research has found that current liquid supply methods are too fragmented, leading to a disordered distribution of liquid supply pipes, which increases maintenance difficulties and causes significant friction between the pipes.

[0005] During the process of realizing the present invention, the inventors discovered that the prior art has at least the following problems: the centralized liquid supply to the liquid cooling plate at various electronic components is not effective.

[0006] Summary of the Invention

[0007] In view of this, an object of the present invention is to provide a server that can effectively solve the problem of poor liquid supply effect of liquid cooling plates centrally supplying liquid to multiple electronic components.

[0008] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0009] A server includes a liquid cooling system, multiple first electronic components with a first function, and multiple second electronic components with a second function. The liquid cooling system includes a first liquid cooling plate, a second liquid cooling plate, a liquid distributor, and a liquid collector. Each of the first electronic components is respectively attached to the first liquid cooling plate, and each of the second electronic components is respectively attached to the second liquid cooling plate. At least two first liquid cooling plates are connected in series and / or in parallel between the first liquid distribution interface of the liquid distributor and the first liquid collection interface of the liquid collector; at least two second liquid cooling plates are connected in series and / or in parallel with the second liquid distribution interface of the liquid distributor and the second liquid collection interface of the liquid collector.

[0010] In the above-mentioned server, multiple first liquid cooling plates and multiple second liquid cooling plates are connected in series or in parallel, which can effectively reduce the number of interfaces used on the water distributor and the water collector. In addition, the liquid cooling plates on the electronic components with different functions are connected in series or in parallel respectively, which makes it possible to uniformly control the flow rate to better balance the different heat dissipation needs of different types of electronic components. This allows the electronic components with corresponding functions to be better controlled through the interface for unified heat dissipation, thereby improving the overall heat dissipation efficiency. In addition, since electronic components with the same function are generally installed in a centralized manner, the above-mentioned method can make the distribution of the connecting pipes more orderly. In summary, the server can effectively solve the problem of poor liquid supply to the liquid cooling plates at multiple electronic components.

[0011] In some technical solutions, multiple first electronic components are arranged in rows and / or columns, and the first liquid cooling plates in each row or column are arranged in series or in parallel; and / or, multiple second electronic components are arranged in rows and / or columns, and the second liquid cooling plates in each row or column are arranged in series or in parallel.

[0012] In some technical solutions, multiple first electronic components are arranged in multiple rows and columns, the first liquid cooling plates in each row are arranged in parallel, and the first liquid cooling plates in each column are connected between different groups of the first liquid distribution interface and the first liquid collection interface; multiple second electronic components are placed in a row, and each second liquid cooling plate is connected in series in sequence; the first electronic component is a GPU, and the second electronic component is a switch.

[0013] In some technical solutions, the liquid collector extends along the column direction and is sequentially provided with a plurality of interfaces, which are respectively the first liquid collection interface and the second liquid collection interface; the liquid separator extends along the column direction and is sequentially provided with a plurality of interfaces, which are respectively the first liquid separation interface and the second liquid separation interface; the first liquid collection interface and the first liquid separation interface are connected to a corresponding row of the first liquid cooling plates.

[0014] In some technical solutions, the liquid collector and the liquid distributor are both arranged on a side of the second electronic component away from the first electronic component; the various interfaces on the liquid collector and the various interfaces on the liquid distributor are staggered along the column direction.

[0015] In some technical solutions, the first liquid cooling plate and the second liquid cooling plate are both connected to the liquid collector and the liquid distributor through a liquid guide tube; the first liquid distribution interface, the first liquid collection interface, the second liquid distribution interface and the second liquid collection interface are all connected to the corresponding liquid guide tube through a cutting assembly; the cutting assembly includes a first connecting device and a second connecting device that can be disassembled and separated from each other, the first connecting device is arranged at the pipe mouth corresponding to the liquid guide tube and blocks the liquid guide tube when it is disassembled from the second connecting device, and the second connecting device is arranged at the liquid distributor or the liquid collector and blocks the corresponding interface when it is disassembled from the first connecting device.

[0016] In some technical solutions, a collector is also included; a liquid cooling plate is included, and the liquid cooling plate is a first liquid cooling plate or a second liquid cooling plate; the liquid guide tube is provided with a first detector extending along the liquid guide tube for detecting leakage of the liquid guide tube, and the liquid cooling plate is provided with a second detector for detecting leakage of the liquid cooling plate. The liquid guide tube and the liquid cooling plate connected between the liquid collecting interface of the liquid collector and the liquid dispensing interface of the liquid dispenser in the same group, the corresponding first detector and the second detector are connected in series in sequence to form a circuit; the collector is used to collect the on-off status of each circuit.

[0017] In some technical solutions, a protective outer tube is provided on the outer side of the catheter, and the first detector is arranged between the catheter and the protective outer tube.

[0018] In some technical solutions, it also includes a trough body with an upward opening and a cover on the trough body slot, and the liquid cooling plate includes a heated plate and a cover plate; a window is provided at the bottom of the trough body, and the four edges of the heated plate are sealed to the edges of the window; a gap is formed between the four edges of the cover plate and the inner wall of the trough body, so that liquid leaked from the sealed connection between the heated plate and the cover plate can enter the side of the cover plate away from the heated plate through the gap; the second detector is a sheet-like detector laid on the cover plate.

[0019] In some technical solutions, a collection box body is further included, in which the cutting assembly, the liquid separator and the liquid collector are all arranged; the inner lower surface of the collection box body is inclined downward away from the first electronic component and is provided with a detector for detecting whether there is liquid leakage. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0021] FIG1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a server according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] FIG2 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a server provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] FIG3 is a schematic structural diagram of a liquid cooling plate provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] The symbols in the drawings are as follows: first electronic component 1 , second electronic component 2 , first liquid cooling plate 3 , second liquid cooling plate 4 , liquid separator 5 , liquid collector 6 , liquid guide tube 7 , cutting assembly 8 , tank 9 , cover 10 , and collection box 11 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] An embodiment of the present invention discloses a server, which can effectively solve the problem of poor liquid supply effect of liquid cooling plates centrally supplying liquid to multiple electronic components.

[0026] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0027] Please refer to Figures 1-3, Figure 1 is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of a server provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the entire server provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a liquid cooling plate provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] In some embodiments, this embodiment provides a server. Specifically, the server primarily includes a liquid cooling system, multiple first electronic components 1, and multiple second electronic components 2. The first electronic components 1 have a first function, and the second electronic components 2 have a second function. The first function and the second function are different, that is, the first electronic components 1 and the second electronic components 2 have different functions. For example, one is a CPU and the other is a GPU.

[0029] The liquid cooling system includes a liquid cooling plate, a liquid separator 5, and a liquid collector 6. Both ends of the liquid cooling plate are directly or indirectly connected to the liquid separator 5 or the liquid collector 6. The liquid separator 5 is used to connect to the liquid inlet manifold, and the liquid collector 6 is used to connect to the liquid outlet manifold. After the liquid in the liquid inlet manifold enters the liquid separator 5, it is distributed to different liquid cooling plates through the liquid separator 5. After the liquid in each liquid cooling plate absorbs heat from the electronic components, it flows to the liquid collector 6 and then is discharged to the liquid outlet manifold. Generally speaking, multiple liquid cooling plates, as well as the liquid cooling plates and the liquid separator 5 and the liquid collector 6, are connected through a liquid conduit 7 or other structure with a liquid conduit.

[0030] For ease of illustration, one portion of the liquid cooling plate is designated as the first liquid cooling plate 3, and another portion is designated as the second liquid cooling plate 4. Each first electronic component 1 is positioned against the first liquid cooling plate 3 for heat dissipation, while each second electronic component 2 is positioned against the second liquid cooling plate 4 for heat dissipation.

[0031] At least two first liquid cooling plates 3 are connected in series and / or in parallel between the first liquid separation interface of the liquid separator 5 and the first liquid collection interface of the liquid collector 6. They can be connected in series in sequence or in parallel. When there are more than three first liquid cooling plates 3, the more than three first liquid cooling plates 3 can be partially arranged in series and partially arranged in parallel, such as three first liquid cooling plates 3, two of which are arranged in parallel and then arranged in series with another.

[0032] At least two second liquid cooling plates 4 are connected in series and / or in parallel to the second liquid separation interface of the liquid separator 5 and the second liquid collection interface of the liquid collector 6 , that is, the specific application of the series and / or parallel connection can refer to the above description.

[0033] In the above-mentioned server, multiple first liquid cooling plates 3 and multiple second liquid cooling plates 4 are connected in series or in parallel, which can greatly reduce the number of interfaces used on the water distributor and the water collector. In addition, the liquid cooling plates on the electronic components with different functions are connected in series or in parallel respectively, which makes it possible to uniformly control the flow rate to better balance the different heat dissipation needs of different types of electronic components. This allows the electronic components with corresponding functions to be better controlled through the interface for unified heat dissipation, thereby improving the overall heat dissipation efficiency. In addition, since electronic components with the same function are generally installed in a centralized manner, the above-mentioned method can make the distribution of the connecting pipes more orderly. In summary, the server can effectively solve the problem of poor liquid supply to the liquid cooling plates at multiple electronic components.

[0034] In some embodiments, considering that electronic components with the same function are generally arranged in multiple rows and / or multiple columns, that is, multiple electronic components are arranged in multiple rows and a single column, or a single row and multiple columns, or multiple rows and multiple columns, to facilitate unified wiring.

[0035] Based on this, it is preferred here that when multiple first electronic components 1 are arranged in multiple rows and / or columns, the first liquid cooling plates 3 in each row or column are arranged in series or in parallel, and / or, multiple second electronic components 2 are arranged in multiple rows and / or columns, and the second liquid cooling plates 4 in each row or column are arranged in series or in parallel.

[0036] Specifically, generally, multiple first electronic components 1 are arranged in multiple rows and a single column, in which case the first liquid cooling plates 3 in each column are arranged in series or in parallel; generally, multiple first electronic components 1 are arranged in multiple rows and a single column, in which case the first liquid cooling plates 3 in each row or column are arranged in series or in parallel; generally, multiple first electronic components 1 are arranged in multiple rows and a single column, in which case the first liquid cooling plates 3 in each row or column are arranged in series or in parallel. If the first liquid cooling plates 3 in each row are arranged in series or in parallel, the first liquid cooling plates 3 in different columns can be connected to the first liquid distribution interface and the first liquid collection interface in different groups. The connection method between the multiple second liquid cooling plates 4 can refer to any of the above-mentioned connection methods between the first liquid cooling plates 3.

[0037] In some embodiments, specifically, multiple first electronic components 1 can be arranged in multiple rows and columns, each row of first liquid cooling plates 3 is arranged in parallel, and each column of first liquid cooling plates 3 is connected between different groups of first liquid separation interfaces and first liquid collection interfaces; that is, one group of first liquid separation interfaces and first liquid collection interfaces corresponds to the first row of first liquid cooling plates 3, and another group of first liquid separation interfaces and first liquid collection interfaces corresponds to the second row of first liquid cooling plates 3.

[0038] Specifically, multiple second electronic components 2 are placed in a row, and each second liquid cooling plate 4 is sequentially connected in series. Specifically, the first electronic component 1 can be a GPU, and the second electronic component 2 can be a switch. Generally speaking, switches have low heat dissipation, so connecting them in series can well meet the needs. GPUs have high heat dissipation, and arranging them in multiple rows and columns not only facilitates distribution but also allows for better arrangement of the liquid conduit 7.

[0039] In some embodiments, the liquid collector 6 can extend along the column direction and be sequentially provided with multiple interfaces, namely, a first liquid collector interface and a second liquid collector interface; the corresponding liquid distributor 5 can extend along the column direction and be sequentially provided with multiple interfaces, namely, a first liquid distributor interface and a second liquid distributor interface. Preferably, the first liquid collector interface and the first liquid distributor interface are connected to a corresponding row of the first liquid cooling plates 3.

[0040] In some embodiments, the number of columns and rows of all first liquid cooling plates 3 is smaller than the number of rows to ensure that fewer first liquid cooling plates 3 are connected between a group of first liquid separation interfaces and a first liquid collection interface. It should be noted that in this context, when describing the liquid cooling plates being connected between the liquid separation interfaces and the liquid collection interfaces, this refers to a connection relationship, not a positional relationship, i.e., the inlet of the liquid cooling plate is directly or indirectly connected to the liquid separation interface, and the outlet of the liquid cooling plate is directly or indirectly connected to the liquid collection interface.

[0041] In some embodiments, the liquid collector 6 and the liquid distributor 5 may be disposed on a side of the second electronic component 2 away from the first electronic component 1 to facilitate nearby communication with the second electronic component 2 .

[0042] Of course, the liquid collector 6 and the liquid distributor 5 may also be arranged on the side of the first electronic component 1 away from the second electronic component 2 , in which case the use of the liquid conduit 7 can be effectively shortened.

[0043] In some embodiments, the interfaces on the liquid collector 6 and the interfaces on the liquid distributor 5 can be staggered along the column direction to facilitate the connection between the interfaces of the liquid collector 6 and the interfaces of the liquid distributor 5 and the corresponding liquid guide tubes 7.

[0044] In some embodiments, as shown in the accompanying drawings, four rows and two columns of first electronic components 1 are provided, for a total of eight first electronic components 1; and four rows and one column of second electronic components 2 are provided, for a total of four second electronic components 2. The first liquid cooling plates 3 corresponding to each row of first electronic components 1 are connected in parallel, with a total of four sets of first water distribution interfaces and first water collection interfaces provided. The second liquid cooling plates 4 corresponding to each column of second electronic components 2 are connected in series, with a corresponding set of second water distribution interfaces and second water collection interfaces provided.

[0045] Specifically, the water distributor can be provided with a total of five interfaces, namely the first water distribution interface, the first water distribution interface, the first water distribution interface, the first water distribution interface, the first water distribution interface, and the second water distribution interface; the water collector can be provided with a total of five interfaces, namely the second water collection interface, the first water collection interface, the first water collection interface, the first water collection interface, and the first water collection interface. Along the direction of liquid flow in the water distributor, on the water distributor: the first interface corresponds to the first row of first liquid cooling plates 3, the second interface corresponds to the second row of first liquid cooling plates 3, the third interface corresponds to the third row of first liquid cooling plates 3, the fourth interface corresponds to the fourth row of first liquid cooling plates 3, and the fifth interface is connected to the liquid inlet of the fourth row of second liquid cooling plates 4. Along the direction of liquid flow in the water distributor, on the water collector, the first interface is connected to the liquid outlet of the first row of second liquid cooling plates 4, the second interface corresponds to the first row of first liquid cooling plates 3, the third interface corresponds to the second row of first liquid cooling plates 3, the fourth interface corresponds to the third row of first liquid cooling plates 3, and the fifth interface corresponds to the fourth row of first liquid cooling plates 3. Along the direction of liquid flow within the manifold, the five ports on the manifold and the five ports on the manifold are staggered and all face the same side. The manifold and manifold are arranged in a direction perpendicular to the manifold's extension and the direction of the first and second electronic components 2, generally in an up-and-down direction.

[0046] In some embodiments, both the first and second liquid cooling plates 3 and 4 can be connected to the liquid collector 6 and the liquid distributor 5 via liquid conduits 7. The first liquid separation interface, the first liquid collection interface, the second liquid separation interface, and the second liquid collection interface are all connected to the corresponding liquid conduits 7 via a cutoff assembly 8. The cutoff assembly 8 includes a first and second detachable connecting device. The first connecting device is located at the orifice of the corresponding liquid conduit 7 and blocks the liquid conduit 7 when disconnected from the second connecting device. The second connecting device is located at the liquid distributor 5 or the liquid collector 6 and blocks the corresponding interface when disconnected from the first connecting device. In this case, disassembly can be performed by simply removing the cutoff assembly 8 from the corresponding group of liquid separation interfaces and liquid collection interfaces.

[0047] Specifically, the first connecting device and the second connecting device can both include a connecting seat and a valve core, a flow channel is provided in the connecting seat, and a toggle head is provided on the connecting seat; the valve core is slidably arranged in the connecting seat, and the valve core is provided with a through hole and a groove, the toggle head on the connecting seat of the first connecting device is used to insert into the groove of the valve core of the second connecting device, and the toggle head on the connecting seat of the second connecting device is used to insert into the groove of the valve core of the first connecting device, the first connecting device and the second connecting device slide relative to each other so that the two through holes and the corresponding flow channels are synchronously opposed to each other for opening or staggered for blocking, and when the two toggle heads drive the two valve cores to slide to the blocking position, the two toggle heads are engaged with the corresponding connecting seats. Specifically, the two toggle heads drive the two valve cores to slide so that the through hole on the valve core on the first connecting device and the flow channel on the connecting seat of the first connecting device are relatively opened, and at the same time, the through hole on the valve core on the second connecting device and the flow channel on the connecting seat of the second connecting device are relatively opened, and the flow channel of the first connecting device is opposite to the flow channel of the second connecting device, the first connecting device and the second connecting device are connected, and the toggle head on the first connecting device is engaged with the connecting seat on the second connecting device, and the toggle head on the second connecting device is engaged with the connecting seat on the first connecting device, thereby realizing the connection between the first connecting device and the second connecting device. When the first connecting device and the second connecting device slide relative to each other in opposite directions, the two toggle heads drive the two valve cores to slide so that the through hole on the valve core on the first connecting device and the flow channel on the connecting seat of the first connecting device are staggered and closed, the through hole on the valve core on the second connecting device and the flow channel on the connecting seat of the second connecting device are staggered and closed, and the toggle head on the first connecting device can be pulled out of the second connecting device, and the toggle head on the second connecting device can be pulled out of the first connecting device, thereby realizing disassembly and separation.

[0048] In some embodiments, the first connecting device may include a switch valve and one end connector of a quick-release connector, and the second connecting device may include a switch valve and another end connector of a quick-release connector.

[0049] In some embodiments, a collector is also included; a first detector is provided at the liquid guide tube 7 and extends along the liquid guide tube 7 for detecting leakage of the liquid guide tube 7, and a second detector is provided on the liquid cooling plate for detecting leakage of the liquid cooling plate. The liquid guide tube 7 and the liquid cooling plate are connected between the liquid collecting interface of the same group of liquid collector 6 and the liquid dispensing interface of the liquid dispenser 5, and the corresponding first detector and second detector are connected in series in sequence to form a circuit; the collector is used to collect the on and off status of each circuit.

[0050] As described above, the first row of two first liquid cooling plates 3, i.e., the first first liquid cooling plate 3 and the second first liquid cooling plate 3, are connected in parallel between a group of first water distribution interfaces and a first water collection interface. Generally, four corresponding liquid guide tubes 7 are provided. The first liquid guide tube 7 is connected between the corresponding first water distribution interface and the first three-way joint, the first three-way joint is connected to the inlet of the first first liquid cooling plate 3, the second liquid guide tube 7 is connected between the first three-way joint and the inlet of the second first liquid cooling plate 3, the third liquid guide tube 7 is connected between the outlet of the second first liquid cooling plate 3 and the second three-way joint, the second three-way joint is connected to the outlet of the first first liquid cooling plate 3, and the fourth liquid guide tube 7 is connected between the second three-way joint and the corresponding first water collection interface. The first to fourth liquid guide tubes 7 are provided with the first to fourth second detectors in sequence, wherein the first liquid cooling plate is provided with the first second detector, and the second liquid cooling plate is provided with the second second detector.

[0051] Then the serial connection methods can be the following two: the first, the first first detector, the first second detector, the second first detector, the second second detector, the third first detector and the fourth first detector are connected in series in sequence; the second, the first first detector, the second first detector, the second second detector, the third first detector, the first second detector and the fourth first detector are connected in series in sequence.

[0052] It should be noted that how the two detectors are specifically connected in series can be configured accordingly based on the actual detector circuit structure. Generally, a detector mainly includes two detection circuits. When there is liquid between the two circuits, the liquid conducts the liquid, and the detectors are connected in series in sequence, that is, the two detection circuits are connected in sequence.

[0053] In some embodiments, a protective outer tube may be provided on the outer side of the liquid catheter 7 , and the first detector is provided between the liquid catheter 7 and the protective outer tube, so that the liquid leaking from the liquid catheter 7 is restrained by the protective outer tube.

[0054] In some embodiments, a liquid leakage collection device can also be provided at the liquid cooling plate. Specifically, the liquid leakage collection device can further include a trough body 9 with an opening facing upward and a cover 10. The cover 10 is located at the notch of the trough body 9. The liquid cooling plate includes a heated plate and a cover plate. A window is provided at the bottom of the trough body 9, and the edges of the heated plate are sealed to the edges of the window. A gap is formed between the edges of the cover plate and the inner wall of the trough body 9, so that liquid leaking from the sealed connection between the heated plate and the cover plate can pass through the gap into the side of the cover plate away from the heated plate. Because the edges of the heated plate are sealed to the edges of the window, liquid leaking from the sealed connection between the heated plate and the cover plate will not leak out of the window. Correspondingly, the second detector can be a sheet detector laid on the cover plate. The sheet detector can be realized by arranging strip detectors in parallel.

[0055] In some embodiments, a collection box body 11 may be further provided, in which the above-mentioned cutting assembly 8, liquid separator 5 and liquid collector 6 are all arranged; and the inner lower surface of the collection box body 11 is inclined downward away from the side of the first electronic component 1 so that the liquid can gather to one side, and a detector for detecting whether there is leakage is provided on this side, such as a strip detector.

[0056] In some embodiments, as described above, four rows of first liquid cooling plates 3 each form four circuits, one row of second liquid cooling plates 4 forms one circuit, and the collection box 11 forms a single circuit, for a total of six circuits. In this case, the collectors can each be a detection unit to separately detect the on / off status of each circuit, or a unified detection structure with access points can be provided to detect the on / off status of each circuit.

[0057] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, and each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referenced to each other.

[0058] The above description of the disclosed embodiments is intended to enable one skilled in the art to implement or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to one skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown herein but is intended to conform to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A server, comprising a liquid cooling system, a plurality of first electronic components having a first function, and a plurality of second electronic components having a second function. The liquid cooling system includes a first liquid cooling plate, a second liquid cooling plate, a liquid distributor, and a liquid collector. Each of the first electronic components is respectively attached to the first liquid cooling plate, and each of the second electronic components is respectively attached to the second liquid cooling plate. It is characterized in that, At least two first liquid cooling plates are connected in series and / or in parallel between the first liquid distribution interface of the liquid distributor and the first liquid collection interface of the liquid collector; at least two second liquid cooling plates are connected in series and / or in parallel between the second liquid distribution interface of the liquid distributor and the second liquid collection interface of the liquid collector.

2. The server according to claim 1, wherein A plurality of the first electronic components are arranged in multiple rows and / or multiple columns, and the first liquid cooling plates between each row or each column are connected in series or in parallel; and / or, a plurality of the second electronic components are arranged in multiple rows and / or multiple columns, and the second liquid cooling plates between each row or each column are connected in series or in parallel.

3. The server according to claim 1, characterized in that, A plurality of the first electronic components are arranged in multiple rows and multiple columns, the first liquid cooling plates between each row are connected in parallel, and the first liquid cooling plates in each column are respectively connected between different groups of the first liquid distribution interface and the first liquid collection interface; a plurality of the second electronic components are arranged in a single column, and the second liquid cooling plates are connected in series in sequence; the first electronic component is a GPU, and the second electronic component is a switch.

4. The server according to claim 3, wherein The liquid collector extends along the column direction and is sequentially provided with a plurality of interfaces to be the first liquid collection interface and the second liquid collection interface respectively; the liquid distributor extends along the column direction and is sequentially provided with a plurality of interfaces to be the first liquid distribution interface and the second liquid distribution interface respectively; the first liquid collection interface and the first liquid distribution interface are connected to the first liquid cooling plates in a corresponding row.

5. The server according to claim 4, characterized in that, Both the liquid collector and the liquid distributor are arranged on the side of the second electronic component away from the first electronic component; the interfaces on the liquid collector and the interfaces on the liquid distributor are arranged staggeredly along the column direction.

6. The server according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, Both the first liquid cooling plate and the second liquid cooling plate are connected to the liquid collector and the liquid distributor through liquid guiding pipes; the first liquid distribution interface, the first liquid collection interface, the second liquid distribution interface, and the second liquid collection interface are all connected to the corresponding liquid guiding pipes through a cutting component; the cutting component includes a first connecting device and a second connecting device that can be detachably separated from each other. The first connecting device is arranged at the pipe orifice of the corresponding liquid guiding pipe and blocks the liquid guiding pipe when disassembling from the second connecting device, and the second connecting device is arranged on the liquid distributor or the liquid collector and blocks the corresponding interface when disassembling from the first connecting device.

7. The server according to claim 6, characterized in that, It further includes a collector; it includes a liquid cooling plate, and the liquid cooling plate is a first liquid cooling plate or a second liquid cooling plate; a first detector for detecting whether the liquid guiding pipe leaks is arranged along the extension of the liquid guiding pipe at the liquid guiding pipe, and a second detector for detecting whether the liquid cooling plate leaks is arranged on the liquid cooling plate. Between the liquid guiding pipe and the liquid cooling plate that are connected between the liquid collection interface of the same group of liquid collectors and the liquid distribution interface of the liquid distributor, the corresponding first detector and the second detector are connected in series in sequence to form a circuit. The collector is used for collecting the on-off states of each circuit.

8. The server according to claim 7, wherein A protective outer pipe is sleeved outside the liquid guiding pipe, and the first detector is arranged between the liquid guiding pipe and the protective outer pipe.

9. The server according to claim 8, characterized in that It further includes a trough body with an upward opening and a cover covering the trough opening of the trough body. The liquid cooling plate includes a heat receiving plate and a cover plate. A window is opened at the bottom of the trough body, and a sealed connection is formed between the four peripheral edges of the heat receiving plate and the edge of the window. A gap is formed between the four peripheral edges of the cover plate and the inner side wall of the trough body, so that the liquid leaking from the sealed connection between the heat receiving plate and the cover plate can enter the side of the cover plate away from the heat receiving plate through the gap. The second detector is a sheet detector laid on the cover plate.

10. The server according to claim 9, wherein, It further includes a collection box body, and the cutting assembly, the liquid distributor and the liquid collector are all arranged in the collection box body. The inner lower surface of the collection box body slopes downward on the side away from the first electronic component and is provided with a detector for detecting whether there is liquid leakage.

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