TWI468905B - Server - Google Patents

Description

server

The present invention relates to a server, and more particularly to a server having both a power transmission and a heat dissipation layout.

The server is the core computer that serves each computer in the network system. It can provide the functions of the disk and printing services required by the network users, and also allows each client to share resources in the network environment with each other. The basic structure of the server is roughly the same as that of a general personal computer. It consists of a central processing unit (CPU), a memory, and an input/output (I/O) device, and is connected by a bus. It is connected internally, connected to the central processing unit and memory through the north bridge chip, and connected to the input/output device through the south bridge chip. The server has undergone three evolutions in terms of chassis architecture: from early tower chassis to rack servers that emphasize centralized performance to high-density computing.

Taking the rack server as an example, the rack server is a server designed to have a uniform appearance and is used in conjunction with the cabinet. It can be said that the rack type is an optimized structure of the tower server, and its design purpose is mainly to minimize the occupation of the server space. Many professional network devices are rack-mounted, mostly flat, like drawers, such as switches, routers, and hardware firewalls. The rack server has a width of 19 inches and a height in U (1U = 1.75 inches = 44.45 mm). There are usually 1U, 2U, 3U, 4U, 5U, 7U standard servers.

Each equipment unit in the existing rack, such as servers, switches, rack controllers, etc., usually adopts separate power supply modes. Each equipment unit may be connected to a built-in or external power supply, in a rack. It is difficult to manage multiple power supplies in a unified manner, and each power supply operates alone, resulting in higher overall power consumption.

Furthermore, as the operating speed of the server continues to increase, the heating power of the internal electronic components continues to rise. In order to prevent the electronic components inside the server from overheating, causing temporary or permanent failure of the electronic components, it will become very important to provide sufficient heat dissipation performance to the electronic components inside the server. Each equipment unit in the existing rack is connected with a power supply by a cable, and as the number of equipment units increases, the cables in the rack become cluttered, so that these are not arranged. The configured cable is prone to obstacles when the user operates or exchanges the server unit, and at the same time reduces the heat dissipation efficiency of the server unit by blocking the flow of the airflow. The built-in multiple power supplies also generate a large amount of heat when they work, which also brings inconvenience to the heat dissipation design of the cabinet.

The invention provides a server whose frame has a better layout configuration to improve its operability and heat dissipation efficiency.

An embodiment of the present invention provides a server including a chassis, at least one server unit, at least one communication switching unit, at least one rack control unit, and a power transmission unit. The rack has multiple shelf spaces. The server unit, the communication exchange unit and the rack control unit respectively move into or out of the corresponding shelf space along a horizontal axis. The server unit communicates with the communication switching unit and communicates with the rack control unit via the communication switching unit. The power transfer unit is disposed within the rack and spans the shelf space along a longitudinal axis. After the server unit moves into the corresponding shelf space, the server unit, the communication switching unit and the rack control unit are electrically connected to the power transmission unit, respectively.

In an embodiment of the invention, the power transmission unit includes a base and a power supply module. The base is assembled to the rear of the frame and extends along the longitudinal axis described above. The power supply module is stacked on the surface of the base along the longitudinal axis to transmit power to the server unit, the communication switching unit, and the rack control unit. The power supply module includes a first conductive plate, an insulating layer, a second conductive plate, a first power supply terminal inserted in the first conductive plate, and a second conductive plate. The second power supply terminal and the plurality of output pin pairs. The insulating layer is disposed between the first conductive plate and the second conductive plate. The first power supply terminal and the second power supply terminal are used to connect the power supply unit to obtain a power supply. Each of the output pin pairs includes a first output pin interposed on the first conductive plate and a second output pin interposed on the second conductive plate. The output pin pair is used to connect to a server unit, a communication switching unit, and a rack control unit in the rack to transmit power to the corresponding device.

In an embodiment of the invention, the pedestal is provided with a plurality of sets of positioning posts, and the positions of each set of positioning posts are matched with an output pin pair protruding from the first conductive plate and the second conductive plate. A pair of positioning holes are provided on the server unit/communication switching unit/rack control unit. When the positioning post is correspondingly inserted into the positioning hole on the server unit/communication switching unit/rack control unit, the output pin pair is electrically connected to the pair of electrodes of the server unit/communication switching unit/rack control unit respectively To transmit power to the server unit / communication exchange unit / rack control unit. A set of positioning posts and their corresponding output pin pairs are positioned in the rack to match a layer of shelf space in the rack.

In an embodiment of the invention, the server unit/communication switching unit/rack control unit includes a chassis and an electrical connection module. The electrical connection module includes a housing, an adjustable limiting member, a circuit board and at least one connector. The positioning holes described above are located on the housing. An adjustable stop connects the housing to the chassis and forms an adjustment space between the housing and the housing. The housing can be moved relative to the chassis in the area of the adjustment space. The circuit board is disposed in the housing and has a first connection end corresponding to the chassis and a second connection end corresponding to the power supply unit. The connector is located on the circuit board and electrically connected to the second connection end. The electrodes are located on the connector. When the chassis enters the shelf space, a corresponding set of positioning posts on the power supply unit are inserted into the positioning holes, and the corresponding output pin pairs are electrically connected to the electrodes, respectively.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the number of the communication switching units is at least two, and includes a management network switching unit and a service network switching unit. The number of at least one server unit is plural. Each server unit has a management network interface and a service network interface. The management network interface of each server unit is in communication with the management network switching unit. The service network interface of each server unit is in communication with the service network switching unit. The rack control unit has a management network interface and is connected to the management network switching unit via the management network interface to perform communication within the management network with each server unit.

In an embodiment of the invention, the power supply unit is disposed in the shelf space and located in the middle of each shelf space. The communication switching unit is located in a shelf space close to the power supply unit. Each power supply unit has a management network interface and is connected to the management network switching unit by means of this management network interface.

In an embodiment of the invention, the front portion of the rack is configured with a cable management structure. A plurality of communication cables between the communication switching unit and the server unit/communication switching unit/rack control unit are disposed in the cable management structure.

In an embodiment of the invention, the frame includes a body and a front frame and a rear frame. The body has the above-described shelf space. The front frame and the rear frame are assembled to opposite sides of the body. The front frame has the above-mentioned air inlet, and the rear frame has the above-mentioned air outlet. The power transmission unit is assembled to the rear frame. An air flow flows from the air inlet into the frame along the longitudinal axis, and flows along the horizontal axis through the servo unit and out of the frame from the air outlet.

In an embodiment of the invention, the rack further includes a door cover and at least one fan module. The door cover can be openly assembled to the front frame. When the door cover is closed relative to the front frame, a first flow path is formed between the door cover, the front frame and the body, and the first flow path is parallel to the longitudinal axis and connected to the air inlet. The rack also has a plurality of second flow passages respectively connected between the first flow passage and the air outlet. The fan module is assembled at the air outlet of the rear frame. The fan module draws the airflow in the second flow path away from the frame along the horizontal axis.

In an embodiment of the present invention, on a plane in which the horizontal axis is normal, the orthographic projection of the power transmission unit on the plane does not overlap the orthographic projection of the air outlet and the second flow channel on the plane. .

In one embodiment of the present invention, the at least one fan module includes a plurality of fan modules disposed at an air outlet of the rear frame, wherein the fan modules are arranged along a longitudinal axis. Each fan module pair is located in a plurality of the shelf space. Each fan module includes a fan frame, a movable shutter, and a plurality of fan units. The fan frame is detachably assembled to the rear frame. The fan frame is independently electrically connected to the frame and is adapted to be detached from the frame independently. The movable shutter is assembled to the fan frame and the air outlet is opened. Each of the fan units is detachably assembled to the fan frame along the horizontal axis and arranged in a horizontal direction. Each fan unit is independently electrically connected to the fan frame and is adapted to be detached from the fan frame independently or vertically and independently assembled to the fan frame along the horizontal axis.

In an embodiment of the invention, the power transmission unit is disposed between the fan module and the shelf space of the rack. The power transmission unit further includes a plurality of fan pin pairs. Each of the fan pin pairs includes a first fan pin that is inserted into the first conductive plate, and a second fan pin that is inserted into the second conductive plate. The first fan pin and the second fan pin are both protruded through the through hole on the substrate to the fan module and connected to the fan unit to transmit power to the fan unit.

In an embodiment of the invention, each of the fan modules described above has a management network interface and is connected to the management network switching unit by means of a management network interface. The rack control unit communicates with the fan module by means of the management network switching unit.

In an embodiment of the invention, the front frame has a first mesh structure forming the air inlet. The server unit described above has a pair of second mesh structures. The airflow passes through the shelf space via the second mesh structure.

In an embodiment of the invention, the cable management structure is disposed in the front frame and is located beside the first flow path.

In an embodiment of the invention, the front frame has a recess on the inner wall thereof, and the cable management structure includes a plurality of limiting members arranged in the groove along the longitudinal axis.

In an embodiment of the invention, each of the limiting members is an annular member and is parallel to a plane normal to the longitudinal axis. The cable described above passes through the annular member.

In an embodiment of the invention, the server further includes a plurality of pairs of rails that are assembled to the body in an array along the longitudinal axis and form a shelf space. The server unit moves into or out of the shelf space along the track.

In an embodiment of the invention, the body comprises a base and a plurality of pillars erected on the base. The rails are assembled opposite each other on the struts, and the struts extend in parallel to the longitudinal axis.

Based on the above, in the above embodiment of the present invention, the server is unified to each device unit in the rack by the internal layout and related configuration of the rack, that is, the power transmission unit disposed in the rack, including the communication switching unit. Power is supplied to the rack control unit for efficient overall management and power control, and the number of cables and layout of each unit is effectively saved; this eliminates the need for internal layout of the rack. In addition, the convenience of the operation of the server unit is improved, and the heat dissipation air duct of the unique design is used to achieve better heat dissipation efficiency; the further centralized fan system is also convenient for unified control and energy consumption reduction.

The above described features and advantages of the present invention will be more apparent from the following description.

1A and FIG. 1B are schematic diagrams showing a server according to an embodiment of the present invention from different perspectives. 2A and 2B are schematic diagrams showing portions of the components of the server of FIGS. 1A and 1B, respectively, in different perspectives. Referring to FIG. 1A, FIG. 1B, FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B, in the embodiment, the server 100 includes a rack 110, at least one server unit 120, a plurality of fan modules 130, and a power supply unit 140. A power transmission unit 150, at least one communication switching unit 170, and at least one rack control unit 180. The rack 110 has a plurality of shelf spaces C1.

The number of the power supply unit 140, the server unit 120, the communication switching unit 170, and the rack control unit 180 is not limited herein. In this embodiment, only one power supply unit 140, two server units 120, and two communication units are illustrated. The exchange unit 170, the two rack control units 180 and the partial shelf space C1 are representative.

The server unit 120, the communication switching unit 170, the rack control unit 180, and the power supply unit 140 respectively move in or out of the corresponding shelf space C1 along a horizontal axis H1. The power transmission unit 150 is disposed in the chassis 110 and electrically connected to the power supply unit 140, and spans the above-mentioned shelf space C1 along a vertical axis V1. In the embodiment, the vertical axis V1 and the horizontal axis H1 are mutually connected. vertical. Accordingly, after the server unit 120, the communication switching unit 170, and the rack control unit 180 move into the corresponding shelf space C1, the server unit 120, the communication switching unit 170, and the rack control unit 180 are connected to the power transmission. The unit 150 is configured to enable power of the power supply unit 140 to be transmitted to the server unit 120, the communication exchange unit 170, and the rack control unit 180 via the power transmission unit 150.

Figure 3 is a schematic illustration of some of the components of the server of Figure 2A. 4A is a front elevational view of the power transfer unit of FIG. 3. Figure 4B is a cross-sectional view of the power transmission unit of Figure 3 taken along line A-A'. Figure 4C is a cross-sectional view of the power transfer unit of Figure 3 taken along line B-B'. Referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4A to FIG. 4C simultaneously, in the embodiment, the power transmission unit 150 includes a base 152 and a power supply module 154 stacked on the surface of the base 152 along the longitudinal axis V1. It is assembled to the rear of the frame 110 and extends along the longitudinal axis V1 to transfer power to the server unit 120, the communication exchange unit 170, and the rack control unit 180 described above. The power supply module 154 includes a first conductive plate 1541, an insulating layer 1542 and a second conductive plate 1543 which are sequentially stacked on the base 152. The insulating layer 1542 is disposed on the first conductive plate 1541 and the second conductive plate. Between 1543.

Furthermore, the power supply module 154 further includes a first power terminal 1544 inserted in the first conductive plate 1541 and a second power terminal 1545 inserted in the second conductive plate 1543. The first power supply terminal 1544 and the second power supply terminal 1545 are used to connect the power supply unit 140 to obtain a power supply. In addition, the power supply module 154 further includes a plurality of output pin pairs 1546, wherein each of the output pin pairs 1546 includes a first output pin 1546A that is inserted on the first conductive plate 1541, and is inserted in the second conductive A second output pin 1546B on the board 1543. These output pin pairs 1546 are for connection to the server unit 120, the communication switching unit 170, and the rack control unit 180 within the rack 110 to transfer power to the respective devices.

Figure 5A is a schematic illustration of the server unit of Figure 2A from another perspective. Referring to FIG. 2 to FIG. 5A simultaneously, in order to smoothly connect the above-mentioned output pin pairs 1546 to the server unit 120, the communication exchange unit 170 and the rack control unit 180 in the rack 110, in the present embodiment, the power is A plurality of sets of positioning posts 156 are disposed on the base 152 of the transmission unit 150, and the positions of each set of positioning posts 156 are matched to match an output pin pair 1546 protruding on the first conductive plate 1541 and the second conductive plate 1543, and the servo The device unit 120, the communication exchange unit 170 and the rack control unit 180 are provided with a pair of positioning holes 124 corresponding to the positioning posts 156. It should be noted that since the server unit 120, the communication switching unit 170 and the rack control unit 180 have the same positioning holes 124 at the rear, respectively, the server unit 120 will be described as an example.

In other words, when the positioning post 156 is correspondingly inserted into the positioning hole 124 of the server unit 120, the communication switching unit 170 and the rack control unit 180, the output pin pair 1546 is electrically connected to the server unit 120, respectively. The switching unit 170 and the pair of electrodes 121 of the rack control unit 180 transmit power to the server unit 120, the communication switching unit 170, and the rack control unit 180. Moreover, one of the positioning posts 156 and a corresponding one of the output pin pairs 1546 are disposed in the rack 110 to match the layered shelf space C1 in the rack 110, that is, as the receiving server unit 120. The communication switching unit 170 and the shelf space C1 of the rack control unit 180 each have a corresponding power supply structure. In this way, whether the server unit 120, the communication switching unit 170 or the rack control unit 180 moves into the shelf space C1, the plug-and-play structure is formed by the above-mentioned power supply structure, thereby improving the applicability of the server 100. And efficiency.

Fig. 5B is a partial enlarged view of Fig. 5A. Figure 5C is an exploded view of the electrical connection module of Figure 5A. Please refer to FIG. 3 and FIG. 5A to FIG. 5C. Further, the server unit 120 includes a chassis 122 and an electrical connection module 126 disposed therebelow. The chassis 122 is configured to accommodate a plurality of electronic components (not shown). The electrical connection module 126 includes a housing 1261 , an adjustable limiting member 1262 , a circuit board 1263 , and at least one connector 1264 .

The positioning hole 124 described above is disposed on the housing 1261. The adjustable limiting member 1262 connects the housing 1261 to the chassis 122 and forms an adjustment space region between the housing 1261 and the chassis 122. The housing 1261 can change a spatial position relative to the chassis 122 within the area of the adjustment space. The circuit board 1263 is disposed in the housing 1261 and has a first connection end D1 corresponding to the chassis 122 and a second connection end D2 corresponding to the power supply unit 140. The connector 1264 is located on the circuit board 1263 and is electrically connected to the second connection end D2. The electrode 121 is located on the connector 1264. When the chassis 122 enters the shelf space C1, a corresponding set of positioning posts 156 on the power supply unit 140 are inserted into the positioning holes 124, and the corresponding output pin pairs 1546 are respectively powered. It is connected to the electrode 121. Similarly, since the communication switching unit 170 and the rack control unit 180 also have the same structure, they will not be described again.

On the other hand, Fig. 6 is a partial enlarged view of the server unit of Fig. 2A. Referring to FIG. 2A and FIG. 6, in the embodiment, the communication switching unit 170 includes a management network switching unit 172 and a service network switching unit 174. Each server unit 120 also has a management network interface 123 and a service network interface 125. The management network interface 123 of each server unit 120 is in communication with the management network switching unit 172. The service network interface 125 of each server unit 120 is in communication with the serving network switching unit 174. Moreover, the rack control unit 180 has a management network interface 182 and is connected to the management network switching unit 172 via the management network interface 182 to communicate with each server unit 120 within the management network. The power supply unit 140 described above is placed in a plurality of shelf spaces C1 and is located in the middle of each shelf space C1. The communication switching unit 170 is located in the shelf space C1 close to the power supply unit 140. Each power supply unit 140 has a management network interface 142 and is connected to the management network switching unit 172 by means of this management network interface 142.

Referring to FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B again, it is noted that the server unit 120, the power supply unit 140, the communication switching unit 170, and the rack control unit 180 are electrically connected to each other by a plurality of cables 190. At this time, if the cable 190 is not finished, it is easy to affect the operation of each of the above units and the related heat dissipation due to the disorder of the cable 190. Accordingly, a wire structure 111 is disposed in the front portion of the frame 110. A plurality of cables 190 between the server unit 120, the communication switching unit 170 and the rack control unit 180 are disposed in the cable management structure 111 and extend along the management structure 111, and an opening 113 from the top of the chassis 110. The frame 110 is worn out and connected to an external device (not shown).

Figure 7 is a schematic illustration of gas flow in the servo of Figure 1A. Please refer to FIG. 2A , FIG. 2B and FIG. 7 . In detail, the frame 110 includes a body 112 , a front frame 114 and a rear frame 116 . The body 112 has the above-described shelf space C1. The front frame 114 and the rear frame 116 are assembled on opposite sides of the body 112. The bottom side of the front frame 114 has an air inlet E1, the rear frame 116 has an air outlet E2, and the power transmission unit 150 is assembled to the rear frame 116, and the air flow (such as the arrow shown in FIG. 7) is longitudinally viewed from the air inlet E1. The shaft V1 flows into the frame 110 and flows through the servo unit 120 along the horizontal axis H1 and out of the frame 110 from the air outlet E2. The front frame 114 also has a first mesh structure 114a to form the air inlet E1; wherein the server unit 120 further has a pair of second mesh structures 120a for allowing airflow through the shelf type via the second mesh structure 120a Space C1.

Referring to FIG. 1A, FIG. 2A and FIG. 7 at the same time, it is worth mentioning that the frame 110 further includes a door cover 118 which is openably assembled to the front frame 114. When the door cover 118 is closed relative to the front frame 114, a first flow path F1 is formed between the door cover 118, the front frame 114 and the body 112, and the first flow path F1 is parallel to the vertical axis V1 and is connected to the air inlet E1. Furthermore, the frame 110 further has a plurality of second flow paths F2 connected between the first flow path F1 and the air outlet E2. The fan module 130 is assembled to the air outlet E2 of the rear frame 116, and the fan module 130 draws the air in the second flow path F2 away from the frame 110 along the horizontal axis H1, thereby allowing external air to flow into the frame from the air inlet E1. An air flow is formed in the internal space of the rack 110.

Referring to FIG. 2A, FIG. 2B and FIG. 7, in this embodiment, the plane projection of the power transmission unit 150 on the plane P1 does not overlap the air outlet E2 and the first plane P1 with the horizontal axis H1 as the normal. The orthographic projection of the second flow path F2 on this plane P1. The wire structure 111 is disposed on the front frame 114 and is located beside the first flow path F1. Further, the front frame 114 has a recess 114b on its inner wall, and the cable management structure 111 includes a plurality of limiting members 111a arranged in the groove 114b in an array along the longitudinal axis V1. Each of the limiting members 111a is an annular member and is parallel to a plane P2 which is normal to the longitudinal axis V1, and the cable 190 is restrained therein through the annular member.

Based on the above, the power transmission unit 150 and the cable 190 do not obstruct the flow path of the airflow inside the frame 110, so that the server 100 of the embodiment has a better heat dissipation effect.

8A and 8B are schematic views of the fan unit in the server of FIG. 2A in different states, respectively. Referring to FIG. 2A, FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B, in the embodiment, the fan module 130 is disposed at the air outlet E2 of the rear frame 116 (shown in FIG. 7), wherein the fan modules 130 are arranged along the vertical axis V1. Each of the fan modules 130 is located in a plurality of the shelf space C1. Each fan module 130 includes a fan frame 132, a movable shutter 134, and a plurality of fan units 136. In this embodiment, only one fan frame 132 is used with a movable shutter 134 and two fan units 136 as representatives.

The fan frame 132 is detachably assembled to the rear frame 116, wherein the fan frame 132 is independently electrically connected to the frame 110 and adapted to be detached from the frame 110 independently. The movable shutter 134 is assembled to the fan frame 132 and opens the air outlet E2. The fan unit 136 is detachably assembled to the fan frame 132 along the horizontal axis H1 and arranged in a horizontal direction H2, wherein each fan unit 136 is independently electrically connected to the fan frame 132, and is adapted to independently from the fan frame along the horizontal axis H1. 132 is disassembled or assembled in reverse and independently to the fan frame 132.

Moreover, FIG. 8C is a schematic view of the fan module of FIG. 8A in a relative viewing angle. 9 is a schematic diagram of the power transmission unit of FIG. 3 in a relative viewing angle. Referring to FIG. 2A, FIG. 8C and FIG. 9, the power transmission unit 150 is disposed between the fan module 130 and the shelf space C1 of the rack 110. The power transmission unit 150 further includes a plurality of fan pin pairs 158. A fan pin pair 158 includes a first fan pin 1581 inserted on the first conductive plate 1541 (shown in FIG. 4B) and a second conductive plate 1543 (shown in FIG. 4B). A second fan pin 1582, wherein the first fan pin 1581 and the second fan pin 1582 both protrude through the through hole in the base 152 to the fan module 130, and the fan pin pair 158 is used to connect to the fan. Unit 136 is configured to transfer power to fan unit 136. Each fan module 130 has a management network interface 131 and is connected to the management network switching unit 172 via the management network interface 131 to allow the rack control unit 180 to communicate with the fan module 130 via the management network switching unit 172.

Figure 10 is a schematic illustration of the servo unit of Figure 2A removed from the shelf space. Referring to FIG. 2A, FIG. 2B and FIG. 10, in the embodiment, the server 100 further includes a plurality of pairs of rails 160 which are assembled to the body 112 in an array along the vertical axis V1 and form the above-mentioned shelf space C1. The server unit 120 can be moved into or out of the shelf space C1 along the track 160. Further, the body 112 includes a base 112a and a plurality of struts 112b erected on the base 112a.

The rails 160 are assembled opposite each other on the struts 112b, wherein the struts 112b extend in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis V1. Each of the rails 160 has a bottom plate 162 and a side plate 164 which are perpendicular to each other, and are bent, for example, by a plate member, that is, the orthographic projections of the respective rails 160 on the first plane P1 are L-shaped. Further, the above-described shelf space C1 is formed by a bottom plate 162 of a pair of rails, a side plate 164, and a bottom plate 162 of another pair of rails 160 adjacent thereto. Moreover, the outer dimension of each rail 160 along the horizontal axis H1 is smaller than the outer dimension of the servo unit 120 along the horizontal axis H1. In other words, the length of the track 160 is less than the length of the server unit 120. In this way, the length of the track 160 assembled to the frame 110 does not have to fully conform to the length of the server unit 120, which is sufficient to support the server unit 120, thereby further reducing the space occupied by the track 160, thereby increasing the server unit. 120 available space.

In summary, in the above embodiments of the present invention, the server includes unified communication to each device unit in the rack by the internal layout and related configuration of the rack, that is, the power transmission unit disposed in the rack. The switching unit and the rack control unit provide power for efficient overall management and power control, and effectively save the number of cables and layout of each equipment unit. This eliminates the internal layout of the rack. In addition to simplifying the operation of the server unit, the unique design of the cooling air duct can achieve better heat dissipation efficiency; further, the centralized fan system is also convenient for unified control and energy consumption reduction.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the invention, and any one of ordinary skill in the art can make some modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

100. . . server

110. . . frame

111. . . Cable structure

111a. . . Limiter

112. . . Ontology

112a. . . Base

112b. . . pillar

114. . . Front frame

114a. . . First mesh structure

114b. . . Groove

116. . . Back frame

118. . . Door cover

120. . . Server unit

121. . . electrode

122. . . Chassis

123. . . Management network interface

124. . . Positioning hole

125. . . Service network interface

126. . . Electrical connection module

1261. . . case

1262. . . Adjustable limiter

1263. . . Circuit board

1264. . . Connector

130. . . Fan module

132. . . Fan frame

134. . . Active shutter

136. . . Fan unit

140. . . Power supply unit

150. . . Power transmission unit

152. . . Pedestal

154. . . Power supply module

156. . . Positioning column

1541. . . First conductive plate

1543. . . Second conductive plate

1542. . . Insulation

1544. . . First power terminal

1545. . . Second power terminal

1546. . . Output pin pair

1546A. . . First output pin

1546B. . . Second output pin

158. . . Fan pin pair

1581. . . First fan pin

1582. . . Second fan pin

160. . . track

162. . . Bottom plate

164. . . Side panel

170. . . Communication exchange unit

172. . . Management network switching unit

174. . . Service network switching unit

180. . . Rack control unit

142, 182. . . Management network interface

190. . . Cable

B1. . . Bottom side

B2. . . Dorsal side

C1. . . Shelf space

D1. . . First connection

D2. . . Second connection

E1. . . Air inlet

E2. . . Air outlet

F1. . . First runner

F2. . . Second flow path

G1. . . gap

H1. . . Horizontal axis

P1, P2. . . flat

V1. . . Vertical axis

1A and FIG. 1B are schematic diagrams showing a server according to an embodiment of the present invention from different perspectives.

2A and 2B are schematic diagrams showing parts of the server of FIG. A and FIG. 1B from different perspectives, respectively.

Figure 3 is a schematic illustration of some of the components of the server of Figure 2A.

4A is a front elevational view of the power transfer unit of FIG. 3.

Figure 4B is a cross-sectional view of the power transmission unit of Figure 3 taken along line A-A'.

Figure 4C is a cross-sectional view of the power transfer unit of Figure 3 taken along line B-B'.

Figure 5A is a schematic illustration of the server unit of Figure 2A from another perspective.

Fig. 5B is a partial enlarged view of Fig. 5A.

Figure 5C is an exploded view of the electrical connection module of Figure 5A.

Figure 6 is a partial enlarged view of the server unit of Figure 2A.

Figure 7 is a schematic illustration of gas flow in the servo of Figure 1A.

8A and 8B are schematic views of the fan unit in the server of FIG. 2A in different states, respectively.

8C is a schematic view of the fan module of FIG. 8A in a relative viewing angle.

9 is a schematic diagram of the power transmission unit of FIG. 3 in a relative viewing angle.

Figure 10 is a schematic illustration of the servo unit of Figure 2A removed from the shelf space.

110. . . frame

111. . . Cable structure

111a. . . Ring member

112. . . Ontology

112a. . . Base

112b. . . pillar

114. . . Front frame

114a. . . First mesh structure

114b. . . Groove

116. . . Back frame

120. . . Server unit

130. . . Fan unit

140. . . Power supply unit

150. . . Power transmission unit

170. . . Communication exchange unit

180. . . Rack control unit

C1. . . Shelf space

H1. . . Horizontal axis

P1. . . First plane

P2. . . Second plane

V1. . . Vertical axis

Claims (16)

A server comprising: a frame having a plurality of shelf spaces; at least one server unit moving into or out of the corresponding shelf space along a horizontal axis; at least one communication switching unit moving along the horizontal axis Or moving out the corresponding shelf space, the server unit is communicatively connected to the communication switching unit; at least one rack control unit moves into or out of the corresponding shelf space along the horizontal axis, and the server unit utilizes The communication switching unit is in communication with the rack control unit; and a power transmission unit is disposed in the rack and spans the shelf spaces along a vertical axis when the server unit/the communication switching unit/the machine After the rack control unit moves into the corresponding shelf space, the server unit/the communication switching unit/the rack control unit is electrically connected to the power transmission unit. The server of claim 1, comprising a power supply unit disposed in the rack, wherein the power transmission unit comprises: a base assembled to the rear of the frame and extending along the longitudinal axis; The power supply module is stacked on the surface of the base along the longitudinal axis to transmit power to the server unit/the communication switching unit/the rack control unit, and the power supply module includes: sequentially stacked on the base a first conductive plate, an insulating layer and a second conductive plate, the insulating layer is disposed between the first conductive plate and the second conductive plate; and the first power connection wire inserted in the first conductive plate a column, and a second power terminal inserted on the second conductive plate, the first power terminal and the second power terminal are used to connect the power supply unit to obtain power supply; a plurality of output pin pairs Each of the output pin pairs includes a first output pin that is inserted on the first conductive plate, and a second output pin that is inserted on the second conductive plate. The plurality of output pin pairs The server unit for connecting to the rack / the communication The switching unit / the rack control unit to transmit power to the corresponding device. The server of claim 2, wherein the base is provided with a plurality of sets of positioning posts, and the positions of each set of positioning posts correspond to an output that matches the protruding of the first conductive plate and the second conductive plate. a pair of pins, wherein the server unit/the communication switching unit/the rack control unit is provided with a pair of positioning holes, and when the group of positioning posts are correspondingly connected to the server unit/the communication switching unit/the rack control When the pair of positioning holes are on the unit, the pair of output pins are electrically connected to the pair of electrodes of the server unit/the communication switching unit/the rack control unit respectively to transmit power to the server unit/the communication The switching unit/the rack control unit, wherein a set of positioning posts and their corresponding output pin pairs are disposed in the rack to match a layer of shelf space in the rack. The server of claim 3, wherein the server unit/the communication switching unit/the rack control unit comprises: a chassis; an electrical connection module, the electrical connection module comprising: a housing The pair of positioning holes are disposed on the housing; an adjustable limiting member connects the housing to the chassis, and forms an adjustment space region between the housing and the chassis, the housing is a position of the adjustment space in the adjustment space relative to the chassis; a circuit board disposed in the housing and having a first connection end corresponding to the chassis and a second connection end corresponding to the power supply unit; and at least one connection On the circuit board and electrically connected to the second connection end, the pair of electrodes are located on the connector, wherein when the chassis enters the shelf space, a corresponding set of positioning posts on the power supply unit The pair of output pins are electrically connected to the pair of electrodes. The server of claim 2, wherein the number of the at least one communication switching unit is at least two, including a management network switching unit and a serving network switching unit; wherein the number of the at least one server unit is a plurality of server units each having a management network interface and a service network interface, wherein the management network interface of each server unit is in communication with the management network switching unit, and the service network interface of each server unit is The service network switching unit communication connection; wherein the rack control unit has a management network interface and is connected to the management network switching unit by the management network interface, thereby performing communication within the management network with each of the server units. The server of claim 5, wherein the power supply units are disposed in the plurality of shelf spaces, and are located in the middle of each of the shelf spaces, the communication switching unit is located adjacent to the power sources. Within the shelf spaces of the supply unit, each of the power supply units has a management network interface and is connected to the management network switching unit by means of the management network interface. The server of claim 5, wherein the front portion of the rack is configured with a cable management structure, and the plurality of communication switching units and the server unit/communication switching unit/rack control unit are The cable is threaded through the cable structure. The server of claim 7, wherein the frame comprises: a body having the shelf space; and a front frame and a rear frame assembled to opposite sides of the body, the front The bottom side of the frame has an air inlet, the rear frame has an air outlet, and the power transmission unit is assembled to the rear frame, and an air flow flows from the air inlet along the longitudinal axis into the frame, and flows along the horizontal axis The server unit exits the rack from the air outlet. The server of claim 8, wherein the frame further comprises: a door cover removably assembled to the front frame, the door cover, when the door cover is closed relative to the front frame, Forming a first flow path between the front frame and the body, and the first flow path is parallel to the longitudinal axis and connected to the air inlet; wherein the frame further has a plurality of second flow channels respectively connected to the first flow path Between the air outlets, at least one fan module is assembled to the air outlet of the rear frame, and the fan module extracts the airflow in the second flow channels along the horizontal axis from the rack, wherein On a plane with the horizontal axis as a normal line, the orthographic projection of the power transmission unit on the plane does not overlap the orthographic projection of the air outlet and the second flow channel on the plane. The fan module of claim 9, wherein the at least one fan module comprises: a plurality of fan modules disposed at the air outlet of the rear frame, wherein the fan modules are arranged along the longitudinal axis, Each of the plurality of fan modules is located in the plurality of shelf spaces, and each of the fan modules includes: a fan frame detachably assembled to the rear frame, wherein the fan frame is electrically connected to the fan frame independently The rack is adapted to be independently detached from the rack; a movable shutter is assembled to the fan rack and the air outlet is opened; and a plurality of fan units are detachably assembled to the fan frame along the horizontal axis, respectively Arranged in a horizontal direction, wherein each of the fan units is adapted to be detachably or reversely and independently assembled from the fan frame along the transverse axis to the fan frame. The server of claim 10, wherein the power transmission unit is disposed between the fan module and the shelf space of the rack, wherein the power transmission unit further comprises: a plurality of fan pin pairs Each of the fan pin pairs includes a first fan pin interposed on the first conductive plate and a second fan pin interposed on the second conductive plate, wherein the first fan pin and the The second fan pin protrudes through the through hole in the base to the fan module; the plurality of fan pin pairs are used for connecting to the fan unit to transmit power to the fan unit. The server of claim 11, wherein each of the fan modules has a management network interface and is connected to the management network switching unit by means of the management network interface, by means of the management network switching unit Fan module communication. The server of claim 9, wherein the front frame has a first mesh structure to form the air inlet; wherein the server unit has a pair of second mesh structures, the airflow passing through the pair A second mesh structure passes through the shelf spaces. The server of claim 9, wherein the cable management structure is disposed in the front frame and is located beside the first flow path. The server of claim 14, wherein the front frame has a groove on an inner wall thereof, and the wire management structure comprises: a plurality of limiting members arranged along the longitudinal axis array In the groove, each of the limiting members is an annular member and is parallel to a plane normal to the longitudinal axis, and the cables pass through the annular members. The server of claim 8, further comprising: a plurality of pairs of tracks, assembled to the body along the longitudinal axis array, and forming the shelf space, the server unit moving along the pair of tracks Or remove the shelf space.