2 RU Chassis for Interchangeable Accelerator Baseboards

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing chassis configurations for Information Handling Systems (IHSs) require excessive vertical space due to cooling requirements for hardware accelerator baseboards, limiting the density of components that can be supported within a rack and data center.

Innovation Solution

A 2 RU chassis design that supports interchangeable hardware accelerator baseboards, utilizing liquid cooling manifolds and modular architecture to fit within a 2 RU space, allowing for high-density configurations and efficient component interchangeability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Temperature

If traditional cooling requirements are used for hardware accelerator baseboards, then cooling effectiveness is maintained, but vertical space requirements increase excessively

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecooling effectivenessVSAvoidvertical space requirements

Core Design Contradiction:

TemperatureVSLength of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The chassis is divided into multiple rack units (RU) with distinct functional layers. The accelerator baseboard compartment is separated from the control layer, allowing independent cooling management. This segmentation enables optimized cooling for accelerator baseboards without requiring excessive vertical space, as each layer can be cooled according to its specific thermal characteristics.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Different cooling solutions are applied to different components based on their specific thermal requirements. The accelerator baseboard compartment receives targeted cooling through liquid cooling manifolds, while the control layer has its own cooling infrastructure. This local quality approach allows effective cooling with reduced overall vertical space requirements compared to uniform cooling solutions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

2Adaptability or versatility

If chassis is designed to support interchangeable accelerator baseboards, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinterchangeable baseboard supportVSAvoidmodular architecture complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The chassis incorporates universal structures such as standardized mounting brackets, common cooling manifold interfaces, and unified electrical connection patterns that can accommodate different types of accelerator baseboards. This universality enables interchangeable baseboard support while managing complexity through standardization rather than requiring complex custom solutions for each baseboard type.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The chassis introduces intermediary components such as standardized mounting brackets and universal cooling manifold interfaces that mediate between the chassis and different accelerator baseboards. These intermediaries simplify the interchangeability process by providing a consistent interface layer, reducing the complexity that would otherwise arise from directly supporting multiple baseboard types.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Quantity of substance

If high-density component configuration is implemented, then space utilization is improved, but ease of operation for component replacement deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecomponent densityVSAvoidcomponent replacement ease

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The chassis is segmented into modular rack units with clearly defined access points and compartments. The accelerator baseboard compartment is designed as a separate, accessible module that can be independently accessed for replacement operations. This segmentation maintains high-density configuration while preserving ease of operation by allowing targeted access to specific components without requiring disassembly of the entire system.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The chassis incorporates dynamic access mechanisms such as removable panels, movable compartments, and adjustable mounting structures that enable easy access to components for replacement operations. These dynamic elements allow the system to maintain high-density configuration while providing operational flexibility and ease of component replacement when needed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS12405917B2Chassis supporting interchangeable accelerator baseboards

Publication Date: 2025.09.02 DELL PROD LP

AI summary

Systems provide a chassis that support interchangeable hardware accelerator baseboards. The geometry of a first accelerator baseboard tray corresponds to the geometry of a first accelerator baseboard. The geometry of a second accelerator baseboard tray corresponds to the geometry of a second accelerator baseboard. A chassis incudes an accelerator baseboard compartment that includes a plurality of structures mounted on its base, where these structures receive corresponding structures of the first tray and that also receive corresponding structures of the second tray. Installation of the first tray on the structures mounted on the base of the compartment and installation of the first accelerator baseboard on the first tray aligns the first accelerator baseboard within the compartment. Installation of the second tray on the structures mounted on the base of the compartment and installation of the second accelerator baseboard on the second tray aligns the second accelerator baseboard within the compartment.