Server Rack Central Power and Network Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current server rack systems and servers face limitations in achieving higher computational and storage density, which hinders overall computing performance.
Innovation Solution
A server rack system design featuring a central power supply module and integrated network controller module, where servers are horizontally disposed with a connector module that includes a power distribution circuit and network distribution unit, allowing for efficient power and network management without internal communication and power devices, thereby optimizing space for more motherboard modules and storage units.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If servers are designed with flat structured appearance for rack mounting, then space utilization is improved, but computational density and storage density remain limited
Solution Approach 1:
The server is divided into multiple functional modules including processor module, storage module, power supply module, and network module. Each module can be independently configured and arranged, allowing optimal space utilization while maximizing computational and storage density within the rack-mounted form factor
Solution Approach 2:
The server adopts a three-dimensional internal layout with vertically stacked components and multi-layer circuit board arrangements. This dimensional optimization allows more processor units and storage devices to be packed into the same footprint area, significantly increasing computational and storage density without compromising the flat external structure
2Quantity of substance
If more components are integrated into each server to increase density, then computational performance is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple functional components are merged into integrated modules. For example, the power supply module combines multiple power conversion circuits and regulation components into a single unit. The network module integrates multiple communication protocols and interfaces. This merging reduces the number of separate components and connections, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining high computational density
Solution Approach 2:
The server design incorporates universal interfaces and standardized connection protocols that allow the same hardware architecture to support multiple computational functions and configurations. The modular design enables flexible arrangement of processor and storage units to meet different computational density requirements without redesigning the entire system
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AI summary
The server rack system includes multiple the servers, a central power supply module and an integrated network controller module. Each of the servers includes a case, multiple motherboard modules and a connector module. The case has an accommodating space. The motherboard modules are disposed side by side in the accommodating space. Each of the motherboard modules has a power port and a network portal. The connector module has a power distribution circuit and a network distribution unit. The power distribution circuit is electrically connected to each of the power ports. The network distribution unit is connected to each of the network portals. The power distribution circuit is electrically connected to the central power supply module. The network distribution unit is connected to the integrated network controller module for managing the data exchange information between each of the motherboard modules and the integrated network controller module.