CN218848690U - Network card fixing structure and server - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model provides a network card fixed knot constructs and server, relates to server technical field. The network card fixing structure comprises a fixing support; the fixed bracket comprises an interface plate and a supporting plate; the interface board is connected with the support plate, the interface board corresponds to the side where the external interface of the network card is located, and the support plate corresponds to the other side surface of the network card; the network card is connected with one of the interface board and the supporting plate; the interface board is provided with an ear folding part and an avoiding part, the ear folding part is positioned at one end of the interface board, the avoiding part is positioned on the interface board, and the external interface is connected with the outside through the avoiding part. The network card fixing structure can fix the PCIe card and the OCP card in a case of a server in a compatible manner, reduces the panel space occupied by the PCIe card and the OCP card, reduces the complexity of the panel structure, and improves the utilization rate of the panel.

Description

Network card fixing structure and server

Technical Field

The present disclosure relates to the field of server technologies, and in particular, to a network card fixing structure and a server.

Background

The server system is generally designed to support both standard PCIe and OCP network cards.

However, because the two network cards cannot be compatible in installation and connection, the PCIe card and the OCP card respectively occupy the panel space, thereby causing the problems of complex panel structure design and low space utilization.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

The utility model provides a network card fixed knot constructs and server can solve PCIe card and OCP card and occupy the panel space respectively to lead to the problem that panel structural design is complicated, and space utilization is low.

The technical scheme is as follows:

on one hand, the network card fixing structure comprises a fixing support;

the fixed bracket comprises an interface board and a supporting board;

the interface board is connected with the support board, the interface board corresponds to the side where the external interface of the network card is located, and the support board corresponds to the other side surface of the network card;

the network card is connected with one of the interface board and the supporting plate;

the interface board is provided with an ear folding part and an avoiding part, the ear folding part is positioned at one end of the interface board, the avoiding part is positioned on the interface board, and the external interface is connected with the outside through the avoiding part.

In another aspect, a server is provided, which includes the network card fixing structure of the present disclosure.

The beneficial effect that technical scheme that this disclosure provided brought includes at least:

the fixing support comprises an interface board and a supporting board, the network card can be connected with the interface board or the supporting board, the connection requirements of a PCIe card and an OCP card are met respectively, the PCIe card and the OCP card can be compatibly fixed in a case of a server by the aid of the interface board, physical slot positions in the case are made to have universality, accordingly, panel space occupied by the PCIe card and the OCP card is reduced, complexity of a panel structure is reduced, and utilization rate of a panel is improved.

Drawings

In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the drawings needed to be used in the description of the embodiments are briefly introduced below, and it is obvious that the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present disclosure, and it is obvious for those skilled in the art to obtain other drawings based on the drawings without creative efforts.

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a server having a PCIe card and an OCP card in the related art;

fig. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a main board for avoiding an OCP card in the related art;

fig. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a network card fixing structure provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a fixing bracket provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure in a first viewing angle;

fig. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a fixing bracket provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure in a second viewing angle;

fig. 6 is a schematic view of a scene that the network card fixing structure provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure is used for fixing an OCP card;

fig. 7 is a schematic view of a scenario that the network card fixing structure provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure is used for fixing a PCIe card;

fig. 8 is a schematic structural diagram of an adapter assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram illustrating a connection state between the adapter module shown in FIG. 8 and the motherboard;

fig. 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating a connection state between the adapter module and the motherboard according to the second embodiment of the disclosure;

fig. 11 is a schematic structural diagram of an adapter assembly according to a third embodiment of the disclosure.

The reference numerals in fig. 3 to 11 are respectively represented as:

1. fixing a bracket;

11. an interface board; 111. Folding the ear part; 112. An avoidance part;

12. a support plate; 121. A second fastening portion; 122. A first transfer fixing part;

13. disassembling and assembling the handle;

2. a network card; 21. an external interface; 22. an internal interface;

23. a PCB board; 231. a first fastening portion;

3. a switching component; 31. a first connector; 32. a patch cable; 33. a second connector;

4. a main board; 41. a PCIe slot;

5. a chassis; 51. card pressing mechanism.

Detailed Description

Reference will now be made in detail to the exemplary embodiments, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the accompanying drawings, like numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements unless otherwise indicated. The implementations described in the exemplary embodiments below are not intended to represent all implementations consistent with the present disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatus and methods consistent with certain aspects of the present disclosure, as detailed in the appended claims.

In the description of the present disclosure, it is to be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," "circumferential," and the like are used in the orientations and positional relationships indicated in fig. 3 for convenience in describing the present disclosure, but are not intended to indicate or imply that the referenced devices or elements must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and are therefore not to be considered limiting of the present disclosure.

Unless otherwise defined, all technical terms used in the embodiments of the present disclosure have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art.

In the server having the PCIe card 01 and the OCP card 02 provided in the related art, the PCIe card 01 and the OCP card 02 respectively occupy a panel space, so that the panel structure is designed to be complex and the space utilization rate is low (refer to fig. 1).

In addition, referring to fig. 2, the OCP card connector 04 and the PCIe card connector 06 are disposed on the motherboard 03, and if the OCP card 02 is designed to be directly connected to the motherboard connector 04, a large area of the motherboard 03 needs to be cut away to avoid the installation of the OCP card 02, which results in a serious waste of board area and crowding the locations of other components 05 (such as a hard disk, an I/O interface, and a power supply) on the motherboard 04.

Therefore, the present disclosure provides a network card fixing structure, in which the fixing support includes an interface board and a supporting board, the network card can be connected with the interface board or the supporting board, so as to respectively satisfy the connection requirements of the PCIe card and the OCP card, and the PCIe card and the OCP card can be compatibly fixed in the chassis of the server by using the interface board, so that the physical slot position in the chassis has universality, thereby reducing the panel space occupied by the PCIe card and the OCP card, reducing the complexity of the panel structure, and improving the utilization rate of the panel.

The technical scheme provided by the disclosure is suitable for large-scale network equipment providing computing or application services: such as servers, workstations, switches, etc.

The server may be an independent physical server, a server cluster or a distributed system formed by a plurality of physical servers, or a cloud server providing basic cloud computing services such as cloud service, a cloud database, cloud computing, a cloud function, cloud storage, network service, cloud communication, middleware service, domain name service, security service, CDN, big data and artificial intelligence platform. The terminal may be, but is not limited to, a smart phone, a tablet computer, a laptop computer, a desktop computer, a smart speaker, a smart watch, and the like. The terminal and the server may be directly or indirectly connected through wired or wireless communication, and the disclosure is not limited thereto.

To make the objects, technical solutions and advantages of the present disclosure more apparent, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Fig. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a network card fixing structure provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure; fig. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a fixing bracket 1 provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure in a first view; fig. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of the fixing bracket 1 provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure in a second viewing angle.

On one hand, as shown in fig. 3 to 5, this embodiment provides a network card fixing structure, and the network card fixing structure includes a fixing support 1.

The fixed bracket 1 comprises an interface board 11 and a supporting board 12; the interface board 11 is connected to the support board 12, the interface board 11 corresponds to the side of the external interface 21 of the network card 2, and the support board 12 corresponds to the other side of the network card 2.

The network card 2 is connected with one of the interface board 11 and the supporting board 12; the interface board 11 is provided with a folded ear portion 111 and an avoiding portion 112, the folded ear portion 111 is located at one end of the interface board 11, the avoiding portion 112 is located on the interface board 11, and the external interface 21 is connected with the outside through the avoiding portion 112.

In the network card fixing structure of this embodiment, the fixing bracket 1 includes the interface board 11 and the supporting plate 12, and can connect the network card 2 with the interface board 11 or the supporting plate 12, so as to respectively satisfy the connection requirements of the PCIe card and the OCP card, and the interface board 11 can be used to compatibly fix the PCIe card and the OCP card in the chassis 5 of the server, so that the physical slot position in the chassis 5 has universality, thereby reducing the panel space occupied by the PCIe card and the OCP card, reducing the complexity of the panel structure, and improving the utilization rate of the panel.

In some possible implementations, the network card fixing structure is adapted to fix the network card 2 in the chassis 5 of the server, and as shown in fig. 9 to 11, the chassis 5 is provided with a card pressing mechanism 51.

One end of the interface board 11 is inserted into the bayonet of the chassis 5, and the card pressing mechanism 51 presses the lug folding part 111 onto the chassis 5 through a screw, a buckle and other structures, so as to fix the interface board 11, and further fix the network card 2 in the chassis 5.

Illustratively, the chassis 5 is provided with a slot into which the fixing bracket 1 is inserted, and the width of the slot is not less than 12.9mm, so that the fixing bracket 1 connected with the network card 2 can be inserted into the chassis 5.

In other possible implementations, the network card 2 includes, but is not limited to, an OCP card, a PCIe card, and the like.

Illustratively, referring to fig. 7, the network card 2 is connected to the interface board 11, for example, the network card 2 is a PCIe card.

As another example, the network card 2 is connected to the supporting board 12, for example, the network card 2 is an OCP card.

In some possible implementations, the external interface 21 of the network card 2 includes, but is not limited to, an I/O interface.

Referring to fig. 5 and 6, in some embodiments, the network card 2 includes a PCB 23, and the PCB 23 is attached to the supporting plate 12; the PCB 23 is provided with at least one first fastening portion 231, the support plate 12 is provided with at least one second fastening portion 121, and the at least one first fastening portion 231 is fastened to the at least one second fastening portion 121.

Thus, the first fastening portion 231 and the second fastening portion 121 can realize reliable and stable connection between the network card 2 and the fixing bracket 1.

In some possible implementations, the network card 2 further includes at least one device (e.g., a chip, a heat sink, a structural member, etc.) integrated on the PCB board 23.

Exemplarily, the at least one first fastening part 231 is a through-hole structure, and the at least one second fastening part 121 is a nut structure; the at least one first fastening portion 231 and the at least one second fastening portion 121 are fastened by screw members.

The first fastening portion 231 and the second fastening portion 121 are fastened and connected by a screw member, so that the network card 2 and the fixing bracket 1 can be reliably connected.

It should be understood that the first fastening part 231 may also be a nut structure and the second fastening part 121 may be a through hole structure. Alternatively, the first fastening part 231 and the second fastening part 121 are both nut structures; alternatively, the first fastening part 231 and the second fastening part 121 are both of a through hole structure, and a combination of a screw member and a nut member is used to fasten and connect the two.

As shown in fig. 5, in some embodiments, the fixing bracket 1 further includes a detachable handle 13; the mounting and dismounting handle 13 is located at the edge of the support plate 12 near the folding ear part 111.

In this embodiment, the mounting and dismounting handle 13 is located at the edge of the support plate 12 close to the folding portion 111, and in the mounting and dismounting process, an acting force can be applied to the entire network card fixing structure through the mounting and dismounting handle 13, so that the network card fixing structure can be conveniently lifted up or pushed down.

Illustratively, the disassembly and assembly handle 13 is a bent structure located at the edge of the support plate 12. The edge of the supporting plate 12 is bent to form a dismounting handle 13, the structure is simple, the processing and the generation are convenient, and the reliability is high.

As shown in fig. 6, 8, and 9, in some embodiments, the network card fixing structure further includes an adapter component 3; the patching assembly 3 includes a first connector 31, a patching cable 32, and a second connector 33; the first connector 31 and the second connector 33 are respectively located at two ends of the adapting cable 32 and are electrically connected through the adapting cable 32; the first connector 31 is electrically connected to the internal interface 22 of the network card 2, and the second connector 33 is electrically connected to the motherboard 4 of the server.

Considering that the internal interfaces 22 of different network cards 2 are different in position, direction, or type, the switching component 3 is adopted to convert the internal interfaces 22 of different network cards 2 into the same interface by using the flexible switching cable 32 to electrically connect with the motherboard 4 of the server.

Illustratively, the first connector 31 is an OCP connector and the second connector 33 is a PCIe connector board. Therefore, the network card fixing structure of the embodiment can realize that the OCP card is installed and fixed in the slot position of the PCIe card, and can utilize the switching component 3 to switch the COP card to the PCIe slot 41 on the mainboard 4.

When the network card 2 is an OCP card, the internal interface 22 of the network card 2 is a gold finger structure, and the first connector 31 is electrically connected to the gold finger structure.

As shown in fig. 8, in some embodiments, the supporting plate 12 is provided with a first adaptor-fixing portion 122; the first adaptor fixing portion 122 is located at the side of the internal interface 22, and the first adaptor fixing portion 122 is used for fixing the first connector 31 electrically connected to the internal interface 22.

The first adaptor fixing portion 122 can keep the first connector 31 reliably and stably connected to the internal interface 22 of the network card 2, and prevent the first connector 31 from being disconnected from the internal interface 22.

Referring to fig. 8 and 9, in some embodiments, the support plate 12 is further provided with a second adapter fixing portion (not shown); the second adapter fixing portion is close to the side of the motherboard 4, and the second adapter fixing portion is used for fixing the second connector 33 electrically connected with the motherboard 4.

The second connector 33 can be fixed in a specific position and orientation by the second adaptor fixing portion, so that the second connector 33 maintains a reliable and stable connection with the main board 4, preventing the first connector 31 from being disconnected from the internal interface 22.

It is understood that the main board 4 may be provided with a PCIe slot 41 or the like connected to the second connector 33.

As shown in fig. 10, in some possible implementations, the second connector 33 is fixed on the bottom wall of the chassis 5, so as to electrically connect with the motherboard 4 from different directions.

As shown in fig. 11, in some embodiments, the first connector 31 is an OCP connector, and the second connector 33 is a signal connector and/or a power connector. The second connector 33 enables a richer arrangement and connection of the network card 2.

On the other hand, this embodiment provides a server, including the network card fixed knot structure of this disclosure.

The server of the embodiment adopts the network card fixing structure disclosed by the disclosure, and has all the beneficial technical effects of all the embodiments.

It is noted that, as used herein, references to "a plurality" or "at least one" mean one or more, and references to "a plurality" or "at least two" mean two or more. "and/or" describes the association relationship of the associated object, indicating that there may be three relationships, for example, a and/or B, which may indicate: a exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone. The character "/" generally indicates that the former and latter associated objects are in an "or" relationship.

In the description of the present disclosure, it is to be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" are to be construed broadly, e.g., as meaning either a fixed connection, a removable connection, or an integral connection; may be a mechanical connection; either directly or indirectly through intervening media, either internally or in any other relationship. The specific meaning of the above terms in the present disclosure can be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art as appropriate.

In the description of the present specification, reference to the description of the terms "certain embodiments," "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that a particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present disclosure.

The above description is only exemplary of the present disclosure and should not be taken as limiting the disclosure, as any modifications, equivalents, improvements and the like within the spirit of the present disclosure should be included in the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims (11)

1. A network card fixing structure is characterized by comprising a fixing support (1);

the fixed bracket (1) comprises an interface board (11) and a support plate (12);

the interface board (11) is connected with the support plate (12), the interface board (11) corresponds to the side where the external interface (21) of the network card (2) is located, and the support plate (12) corresponds to the other side surface of the network card (2);

the network card (2) is connected with one of the interface board (11) and the supporting plate (12);

the interface board (11) is provided with an ear bending part (111) and an avoiding part (112), the ear bending part (111) is positioned at one end of the interface board (11), the avoiding part (112) is positioned on the interface board (11), and the external interface (21) is connected with the outside through the avoiding part (112).

2. The network card fixing structure according to claim 1, wherein the network card (2) comprises a PCB (23), and the PCB (23) is attached to the support plate (12);

the PCB (23) is provided with at least one first fastening portion (231), the support plate (12) is provided with at least one second fastening portion (121), and the at least one first fastening portion (231) is in fastening connection with the at least one second fastening portion (121).

3. The network card fixing structure of claim 2, wherein the at least one first fastening portion (231) is a through hole structure, and the at least one second fastening portion (121) is a nut structure;

the at least one first fastening portion (231) and the at least one second fastening portion (121) are fastened by a screw member.

4. The network card fixing structure according to claim 1, wherein the fixing bracket (1) further comprises a detachable handle (13); the dismounting handle (13) is positioned at the edge of the support plate (12) close to the folding ear part (111).

5. The network card fixing structure according to claim 4, wherein the detachable handle (13) is a bent structure located at the edge of the supporting plate (12).

6. The network card fixing structure according to claim 1, further comprising a switching component (3);

the patching assembly (3) comprises a first connector (31), a patching cable (32) and a second connector (33); the first connector (31) and the second connector (33) are respectively positioned at two ends of the transfer cable (32) and are electrically connected through the transfer cable (32);

the first connector (31) is electrically connected with the internal interface (22) of the network card (2), and the second connector (33) is electrically connected with the mainboard (4) of the server.

7. The network card fixing structure according to claim 6, wherein the first connector (31) is an OCP connector, and the second connector (33) is a PCIe connector.

8. The network card fixing structure according to claim 6, wherein the support plate (12) is provided with a first adaptor fixing portion (122);

the first adapter fixing part (122) is located on the side where the internal interface (22) is located, and the first adapter fixing part (122) is used for fixing the first connector (31) electrically connected with the internal interface (22).

9. The network card fixing structure of claim 6, wherein the support plate (12) is further provided with a second adapter fixing portion;

the second switching fixing part is close to the side where the mainboard (4) is located, and the second switching fixing part is used for fixing the second connector (33) electrically connected with the mainboard (4).

10. The network card fixing structure according to claim 6, wherein the first connector (31) is an OCP connector, and the second connector (33) is a signal connector and/or a power connector.

11. A server, characterized by comprising the network card fixing structure of any one of claims 1 to 10.

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