Transceiver Connector Extension for Immersion-Cooled Cable Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Cables used in immersion cooling systems degrade due to immersion in dielectric fluids, leading to connectivity issues, data loss, and resource expenditure for replacement.
Innovation Solution
A transceiver connector extension device with an extension device chassis that positions cables out of the immersion fluid, using a length to maintain connectivity and prevent cable degradation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If cables are immersed in dielectric immersion fluid for cooling, then cooling efficiency is improved, but cable degradation occurs leading to reduced reliability
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the cable into two segments: a first cable portion that remains outside the immersion fluid and a second cable portion that is immersed. This segmentation allows the cable to benefit from immersion cooling while preventing degradation by keeping the critical connector portions out of the fluid.
Solution Approach 2:
The transceiver connector extension device acts as an intermediary component between the network device and the cable. It provides an extended connector that positions the cable connection points outside the immersion fluid while maintaining electrical connectivity, thus mediating between the cooling requirements and cable protection needs.
2Ease of manufacture
If PVC cable jackets are used for standard cables, then ease of manufacture and common usage are improved, but cable degradation and brittleness occur when immersed in dielectric fluid
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the vulnerable cable portions (connectors and jacketed sections) from the immersion fluid environment by extending the transceiver connector. This removes the harmful interaction between the PVC jacket and dielectric fluid while preserving the benefits of standard PVC cables for the portions that remain outside the fluid.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the spatial parameter of cable positioning by extending the connector length, thereby moving the cable connection points from within the immersion fluid to outside it. This parameter change eliminates exposure to degrading conditions while maintaining standard cable materials.
3Reliability
If cables are frequently replaced due to degradation, then connectivity reliability is maintained, but downtime and resource expenditure increase
Solution Approach 1:
The transceiver connector extension device is installed in advance to prevent cable degradation before it occurs. By positioning connectors outside the immersion fluid from the start, the system proactively eliminates the degradation mechanism, avoiding future replacements and associated downtime.
Solution Approach 2:
The extension device provides protective cushioning for the cable connectors by shielding them from direct exposure to the immersion fluid. This beforehand protection prevents the hardening and brittleness that would otherwise lead to cable failure and require time-consuming replacements.
4Reliability
If transceiver connector extension device is added to the system, then cable protection is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The transceiver connector extension device serves multiple functions: it extends the electrical connection, positions cables outside the immersion fluid, provides mechanical support, and enables immersion cooling of the network device while protecting cables. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components, thereby limiting the increase in system complexity.
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AI summary
A transceiver connector extension device includes an extension device chassis. A computing device connector is located on a first end of the extension device chassis and is configured to connect to a computing device that is provided in an immersion fluid. A transceiver connector is located on a second end of the extension device chassis that is opposite the first end, and is configured to connect to a transceiver device. The extension device chassis is provided with a length that is configured, when the computing device connector is connected to the computing device that is provided in the immersion fluid and the transceiver device is connected to the transceiver connector, to position a cable coupled to the transceiver device out of the immersion fluid.