32 results about "Expansion card" patented technology

The application provides a PCIe extension card-based hardware monitoring device and method, and relates to the technical field of hardware monitoring.The device comprises a PCIe communication interface for performing PCIe protocol communication with a host;an independent power supply unit for taking power through an auxiliary standby power supply interface and being isolated from the host side through a digital isolator;an isomorphic processing unit;multi-stage storage units for storing data in stages;a switchable network topology unit having a network physical layer interface and a topology switching circuit;the isomorphic processing unit receives host instructions, controls the working mode of the switchable network topology unit, and schedules the multi-stage storage units to perform testing and store the test results in stages.The application can solve the problem of monitoring failure and data loss caused by operating system crash or power failure in the prior art, continuously monitors and ensures data safety in abnormal system conditions, reduces testing cost, and improves the comprehensiveness of system stability verification.

The application provides a large model training acceleration method and system based on CUDA shared memory and a PCIe expansion card, hardware configuration information is acquired to identify the PCIe expansion card and build an expansion storage space, and a unified management heterogeneous memory space is formed in combination with GPU shared memory; in the training process, according to a preset initialization strategy, model data blocks are loaded to different levels of the heterogeneous memory, data access frequency is monitored in real time, data migration instructions are dynamically generated based on multiple frequency thresholds, and intelligent scheduling of the data blocks among the levels of storage is realized; a transparent address remapping mechanism is used to enable CUDA kernel functions to seamlessly access the heterogeneous memory space; periodic data snapshots and persistent storage are simultaneously supported, and quick recovery after interruption of training is ensured; the application breaks through the GPU display memory capacity limit, improves the large model training efficiency, reduces the dependence on multi-card hardware and cost, and guarantees data security and training reliability.

The application provides a controller and an electronic device, which are applied to the technical field of automation control, and the controller comprises a main control module, an auxiliary control module and an expansion card interface, the main control module comprises a plurality of one-way communication interfaces, the controller realizes the selective connection of the plurality of one-way communication ports in the main control module and the expansion card interface through the auxiliary control module, each one-way communication port can multiplex the pins of the expansion card interface, compared with the mode that the signal is led to the pins of the expansion interface in the prior art, the controller provided by the application can effectively reduce the number of pins arranged in the expansion card interface, reduce the size of the expansion card interface, and then be applied to the controller with size requirements, when it is necessary to adapt to the newly added expansion card, only the corresponding preset device address needs to be configured, and the use range of the controller is effectively widened.

A riser card bracket installs and braces an expansion card to an expansion socket slot inside the chassis of a computing system. The riser card bracket is attached along an upper card edge of the expansion card prior to assembly inside the chassis. The riser card bracket includes a first lever handle having a first camming structure and that is pivotally attached to a first end of a card beam and a second lever handle having a second camming structure that is pivotally attached to the second end of the card beam. Pivoting the first and second lever handles with respect to the card beam causes the first and second camming structures to forcibly engage respective first and second catches located within the chassis.

This application discloses a computer motherboard expansion card anti-loosening fixing device, belonging to the field of expansion card installation. This fixing device is applied to a graphics card, a bracket fixed to one end of the graphics card, and a fixing component located at the other end of the graphics card. The fixing component includes a fixing claw, a movable claw, and a guide rod; a driving component located inside the guide rod; a fixing plate located on one side of the guide rod; a connecting rod fixed between the fixing plate and the guide rod; and a locking component located at the top of the guide rod. Through the design of the fixing component, driving component, fixing plate, and connecting rod, this application allows the graphics card to be placed at the top of the fixing claw at the end furthest from the bracket. Then, rotating a turntable causes the turntable to drive a screw to rotate, causing the movable claw to move vertically to the top of the bracket. The fixing claw and movable claw clamp the end of the graphics card, thus fixing the fixing plate to the chassis. This ensures that both ends of the graphics card are supported, preventing bending and damage under its own weight.

The application provides a baffle, an expansion card containing the baffle and an electronic device. The expansion card is suitable for a case of the electronic device and includes a circuit board and the baffle. The baffle includes a baffle part and an assembling part. The baffle part is fixed to the circuit board. The assembling part is detachably clamped to the baffle part and is suitable for being combined with the case, so that the expansion card is assembled to the electronic device through the assembling part.

A riser card bracket installs and braces an expansion card to an expansion socket slot inside the chassis of a computing system. The riser card bracket is attached along an upper card edge of the expansion card prior to assembly inside the chassis. The riser card bracket includes a first lever handle having a first camming structure and that is pivotally attached to a first end of a card beam and a second lever handle having a second camming structure that is pivotally attached to the second end of the card beam. Pivoting the first and second lever handles with respect to the card beam causes the first and second camming structures to forcibly engage respective first and second catches located within the chassis.

An expansion card clamping apparatus secures multiple expansion cards to a chassis without tools. A frame mounted to the chassis includes a row of card receiving openings and an upper support ledge extending along the openings to support bracket portions of the cards. A clamping bracket assembly is coupled to the frame and pivots as a unit between an open position and a closed position. The clamping bracket assembly includes a clamping bar extending along the upper support ledge and a handle for pivoting the clamping bracket assembly. In the closed position, the clamping bar simultaneously clamps the bracket portions of the expansion cards against the upper support ledge. In the open position, the expansion cards can be inserted into or removed from the card receiving openings.

This utility model embodiment provides a microcomputer circuit board assembly, including a motherboard with a first PCI-E interface and a second PCI-E interface, a first memory slot and a second memory slot, and corresponding fixing components on its first side; a graphics card slot and a CPU soldered via BGA on the second side of the motherboard; multiple I / O interfaces along the edge of the motherboard; the height of the first PCI-E interface is higher than that of the second PCI-E interface; the height of the first memory slot is higher than that of the second memory slot. By reasonably setting the height difference between the interfaces and slots, a compact layout of the expansion cards and memory modules is achieved, increasing the number of expandable components without increasing the motherboard area, effectively utilizing the limited internal space of the microcomputer, and helping to reduce the overall size of the microcomputer.

This application discloses a server security management method, an expansion card, and a server security management system, relating to the field of server security management technology. The method includes: obtaining the server product serial number and license file; generating a symmetric decryption key based on the version information in the server product serial number and license file; decrypting the encrypted data in the license file using the symmetric decryption key to obtain authorized plaintext data; verifying the digital signature of the license file based on the verification public key in the expansion card; if the verification passes, determining whether the authorized identity information in the authorized plaintext data matches the server's hardware identity information; if they match, generating a function enable signal based on the function authorization information in the authorized plaintext data and outputting it to the baseboard management controller to trigger the activation of the corresponding server function. This solves the problem of balancing security and flexibility in server function license management in related technologies, improving the reliability of server function management.

This invention discloses a method and apparatus for short-circuit detection of PCIe standard card links. The method uses a CPLD chip as the execution unit. A cable expansion card, plugged into the PCIe slot on the motherboard, outputs a preset level signal to the PCIe standard card link corresponding to the motherboard's main control chip. Simultaneously, it acquires the feedback level signal from the PCIe standard card link, compares the feedback level signal with the preset level signal to obtain a comparison result, and finally determines the short circuit result of the PCIe standard card link based on the comparison result. The detection apparatus includes a cable expansion card and a CPLD chip for executing the detection method. This invention can complete short-circuit detection after the motherboard is powered on but before the full-function system is started, significantly shortening the detection cycle. It also avoids hardware burnout caused by full-power power-on of a short-circuited link, reducing production and maintenance costs. The apparatus has a simple structure and a wide range of applications.

An apparatus to support an expansion card includes an adapter plate and an adapter bracket. The adapter plate has a connector to receive an expansion card. The adapter bracket is coupled to the adapter plate and includes a body portion and a latch. The body portion is coupled to the adapter plate such that the body portion is spaced apart from the adapter plate connector. The latch is rotatably coupled to the body portion and is rotatable between a first position and a second position. When the latch is in the first position and the expansion card is received by the adapter plate connector, the expansion card can be removed from the adapter plate connector. When the latch is in the second position and the expansion card is received by the adapter plate connector, the latch engages the expansion card such that the expansion card cannot be removed from the adapter plate connector.

The application discloses a firmware updating method of an expansion card and an electronic device. A controller receives a firmware updating task. A target firmware version number corresponding to a first expansion card is compared with a current firmware version number to obtain a comparison result. In a case where the comparison result indicates that the target firmware version number and the current firmware version number are inconsistent, a firmware image file of the first expansion card is written into a firmware storage space of the first expansion card, and a firmware loading instruction is sent to the first expansion card, so that the first expansion card loads the firmware image file. In the process of loading the firmware image file by the first expansion card, the current firmware version number corresponding firmware is used for service processing. After the first expansion card completes loading the firmware image file, the target firmware version number corresponding firmware is used for service processing. Resources used for loading the firmware image file by the first expansion card and resources used for service processing by the first expansion card are isolated.

A locking mechanism is suitable for mounting on a housing and for securing at least one expansion card. The locking mechanism includes a fixing member, an operating member, a pressing member, and a resilient member. The fixing member includes a fixing frame and a support body. The fixing frame is fixed to the housing. The support body is connected to the fixing frame and carries at least one expansion card. The operating member is pivotally mounted to the fixing frame of the fixing member. The pressing member is pivotally mounted to the operating member. One end of the resilient member is fixed to the fixing frame of the fixing member, and the other end of the resilient member is fixed to the pressing member. The operating member is rotatable relative to the fixing member, causing the pressing member to rotate relative to the fixing member to press against or disengage from at least one expansion card.

The invention discloses a PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) communication module with an expansion function, which comprises a PCIe main card, an expansion card and a communication connection module, and the PCIe main card comprises a processor, a first communication interface, an edge connector and a first connector adjacent to the processor. The expansion card comprises a second communication interface, and the second communication interface, the communication connection module and the first connector form a high-speed communication signal channel. The high-speed communication signal channel is configured to transmit a communication signal provided by the second communication interface to the processor, and the processor processes the communication signal and then transmits the communication signal to the outside through the edge connector.

This invention discloses a foldable computer memory expansion card, comprising a circuit board, a support plate, and a heat dissipation assembly. A panel is mounted on the front end of the circuit board, and insert plates are disposed on the sidewalls of the circuit board. Several support pillars are mounted on the surface of the circuit board. The support plate is fixedly mounted on the support pillars, and four through holes are formed on its surface. The heat dissipation assembly is mounted on the support plate and located at the through holes. The heat dissipation assembly of this invention achieves multi-degree-of-freedom adjustment through a unique adjustment mechanism. Specifically, the fan assembly can rotate via a connecting shaft (locked by gear-tooth engagement). This allows users to adjust the fan's airflow direction and angle in real time and precisely according to the specific location of the chips on the expansion card and the airflow conditions within the chassis, ensuring that the cooling airflow is directly and concentrated towards the core heat source. This solves the problem of inaccurate airflow guidance from fixed fans, thereby significantly improving the efficiency of active cooling.

Embodiments of the disclosure provide a server device. A chassis of the server device includes an accommodating cavity and a first opening. The accommodating cavity includes a first region adjacent to a front side of the chassis and a second region adjacent to a rear side of the chassis. The first opening is disposed at a top of the chassis and corresponds to the first region. A carrier board is disposed in the first region. A plurality of expansion cards are detachably coupled to a side of the carrier board facing the first opening. A cover is disposed at the first opening and rotatably coupled to the chassis and switchable between closed and open positions. The cover covers the first opening when in the closed position. When the cover is in the open position, the first opening is exposed for an operator to operate at the first opening.

The application provides a switching module and a server, and relates to the technical field of electronic equipment. The switching module comprises a mounting bracket, a switching card, and a connecting assembly. The switching card is detachably connected with the mounting bracket. The switching card is used for being connected with a control unit of a server through a cable. The switching card is provided with a switching connector used for being plugged with a golden finger of an expansion card. The connecting assembly is configured to be movable relative to the mounting bracket to lock or release the clamping hook of the golden finger. When the expansion card needs to be disassembled and assembled, the connecting assembly is operated to move, so that the switching card and the golden finger of the expansion card can be quickly locked and released, the disassembly and assembly of the expansion card are more convenient, and the disassembly and assembly efficiency is improved.

An electronic device includes a circuit board assembly and an expansion card assembly. The circuit board assembly includes a circuit board body, a first circuit board connection port, a second circuit board connection port, and a third circuit board connection port. The expansion card assembly is adapted for plugging in the circuit board assembly, and includes an expansion card body, a first expansion card connection port, and a second expansion card connection port. When the expansion card assembly is plugged in the circuit board assembly, the first expansion card connection port is docked with the first circuit board connection port, the second expansion card connection port is docked with the second circuit board connection port, and the third circuit board connection port is electrically connected to the expansion card body through the second circuit board connection port and the second expansion card connection port.

The utility model discloses a PCIE expansion card dismounting structure, including the card slot that supplies PCIE card to insert, the lateral side of card slot is provided with the lock catch spare of being able to swing to PCIE card one end buckling, the lower extreme of PCIE card is provided with the contact portion for with lock catch spare counterpressure buckling, this contact portion lateral side is provided with the unlocking block of being able to push lock catch spare swing to contact portion remove the limit. Set up the unlocking block on PCIE card and press on the lock catch spare, when PCIE card is inserted into the card slot, contact portion pushes lock catch spare swing buckling to contact portion, realize the locking of PCIE card one end fixed, and when dismounting PCIE card, after PCIE card one end lifts, unlocking block swings with PCIE card and exerts pressure on lock catch spare, and then push lock catch spare swing and unlock contact portion, so that PCIE card can smoothly pull out from the card slot, realize PCIE card dismounting, this structure can solve the problem of inconveniently dismounting large PCIE card, and also need not set up extension unlocking device operation lock catch spare unlocking, simple structure, dismounting efficient.

The utility model provides a narrow long type high power density frequency changer design relates to frequency changer technical field, including panel, the inside of panel is provided with direct current reactor, the side of direct current reactor is provided with drive board, the inside of panel is provided with binding post, the inside of panel is provided with expansion card control panel, the utility model discloses a narrow long shape modularization design is adopted to panel, and power unit, direct current bus, reactor vertical arrangement is suitable for the side or back of cabinet installs, saves the space, and it is convenient to adapt to such as the narrow long installation space in industrial control cabinet.

The application discloses an extension card module and an electronic device. The extension card module comprises a frame body and an adjusting frame. The frame body is matched with a function card slot of the electronic device and is arranged movably at the function card slot. The adjusting frame is arranged movably in the frame body. The adjusting frame has a first target state and a second target state relative to the frame body. When the adjusting frame is in the first target state, the adjusting frame forms a first target angle with the insertion direction of the function card slot, so that the airflow passage of the function card slot reaches a first penetration degree. When the adjusting frame is in the second target state, the adjusting frame forms a second target angle with the insertion direction of the function card slot, so that the airflow passage of the function card slot is adjusted to a second penetration degree, and the second penetration degree is different from the first penetration degree.

A positioner configured for positioning an expansion card on a server comprises a base, a first moving piece, a first spring, a second moving piece, and a second spring. When the first moving piece is at the reset position, the first moving piece pushes the expansion card in the first direction against the server. The second moving piece at the lower position and the first moving piece at the reset position cooperatively clamp the expansion card in the second direction. The first moving piece at the retreat position or at the buckled position is detached from the expansion card. The first moving piece at the buckled position is buckled by the second moving piece at the lower position. The second moving piece pressed by the expansion card moves from the upper position to the lower position. A server with the positioner is also disclosed.

The present invention relates to a modular computing system (1) forming at least one computer, the system comprising: a motherboard comprising a plurality of PCIe slots and at least one PCIe switch, the PCIe switch being able to route the data communication between the various PCIe slots; a plurality of expansion cards, each expansion card being provided with a PCIe connector and one or more electronic components, the plurality of expansion cards comprising at least one expansion card of a first type, the one or more electronic components of each expansion card of the first type comprising at least one central processing unit and at least one memory, the expansion cards each being plugged into a slot of the respective motherboard, the PCIe switch being configured to define at least one expansion card of the first type as a root complex, RC, to form a computer.

The application discloses a backboard expansion module and a server for expansion cards, the backboard expansion module comprising a first backboard and a plurality of second backboards, a first golden finger of the first backboard being used for plug-in cooperation with a mainboard of the server; each second backboard has a connector and a third golden finger; the first backboard is plug-in cooperated with an expansion card, and each second backboard is used for plug-in cooperation with one expansion card in the remaining expansion cards; the connector of the second backboard adjacent to the first backboard is plug-in cooperated with a second golden finger, and in the direction away from the first backboard, two adjacent second backboards are sequentially connected through the connectors and the third golden fingers on the corresponding sides. The application at least solves the problem in the prior art that only a small number of PCIe cards are needed in actual use, all the connectors and the corresponding circuits still need to be installed, resulting in waste of unused resources and unnecessary cost increase.

The application belongs to the field of computer hardware, and particularly relates to a PCIE board card structure and system with a modular chip, which comprises a circuit board, a bridge chip and an expansion interface, the circuit board is provided with a PCIE interface, the expansion interface is fixedly installed on the circuit board, a chip connector is fixedly connected to the circuit board, and the bridge chip is electrically connected to the chip connector in a detachable mode; the chip connector is electrically connected to the PCIE interface and the expansion interface respectively, and the bridge chip forms a signal channel with the PCIE interface and the expansion interface through the chip connector. According to the detachable bridge chip design, the user can keep the bridge chip, only needs to replace the relatively low-cost circuit board, does not need to replace the entire expansion card, reduces the use cost of the user, and reduces the waste of resources.

This invention discloses an expansion card assembly and an electronic device. The expansion card assembly is disposed in a housing and includes multiple expansion cards, an airflow structure, and an external fan. These expansion cards are disposed in the housing and arranged side-by-side. An airflow channel is formed between any two adjacent expansion cards. Each expansion card has a heat dissipation channel and an expansion card fan. These expansion card fans are located in these heat dissipation channels. These heat dissipation channels are connected to these airflow channels. The airflow structure is disposed on one side of these expansion cards and has an air inlet and an air outlet. The air inlet is connected to these airflow channels. The air outlet is connected to these heat dissipation channels. The external fan corresponds to either the air inlet or the air outlet. The expansion card fans generate a first cooling airflow flowing into these heat dissipation channels. The external fan generates a second cooling airflow flowing into these airflow channels.

This application describes a memory expansion card and system. An exemplary system includes a plurality of processing units, each processing unit configured to perform graph neural network (GNN) processing; and a plurality of memory expansion cards, each memory expansion card configured to store graph data for the GNN processing, wherein each processing unit is communicatively coupled with other processing units through one or more interconnect units, respectively; the plurality of processing units are communicatively coupled with the plurality of memory expansion cards, respectively; and each memory expansion card includes a graph access engine circuit configured to accelerate memory access for the GNN processing. This scheme can improve the memory access performance for the GNN processing.