Remote Control System for Microserver Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
High-density microservers with multiple low-power servers face challenges due to space occupation, high energy consumption, and increased costs from numerous computing boards and complex control systems.
Innovation Solution
A remote control system comprising computing boards and a control board with a first network physical layer protocol conversion chip, network signal switch module, and network signal processing module, allowing for efficient communication and control between computing boards and a remote control manager, reducing the need for multiple control components and optimizing energy usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If multiple computing boards are equipped in the microserver, then data processing capability is improved, but the number of control components increases and space is occupied
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the control functions for multiple computing boards into a single control board. This control board includes a switch module that can connect to multiple computing boards, consolidating what would otherwise require multiple separate control components into one integrated unit, thereby reducing overall system complexity while maintaining the ability to manage multiple computing boards
Solution Approach 2:
The control board is designed with multi-functionality to manage multiple computing boards through a single interface. The switch module enables the control board to dynamically connect with different computing boards, making it a universal control unit that can handle various computing boards without requiring dedicated control components for each one
2Productivity
If multiple computing boards are equipped in the microserver, then data processing capability is improved, but space occupation increases
Solution Approach 1:
By merging multiple control functions into a single control board, the physical space required for control components is reduced. Instead of having separate control components for each computing board, the integrated control board occupies less space while maintaining the capability to control multiple computing boards
3Ease of operation
If a complex control system is used to control multiple computing boards, then control capability is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple control functions into a single control board, which reduces the total number of active control components. Fewer control components mean lower overall energy consumption while the switch module maintains the ability to effectively control multiple computing boards through intelligent signal routing
Data Source
AI summary
A remote control system includes computing boards and a control board. The control board includes a first network physical layer protocol conversion chip, a network signal switch module and a network signal processing module. The control board is electrically connected to the computing boards and communicated with a remote control manager. The first network physical layer protocol conversion chip is electrically connected to the remote control manager. The network signal switch module is electrically connected to the first network physical layer protocol conversion chip and the computing boards. The network signal processing module is electrically connected to the network signal switch module.