CN2725972Y

CN2725972Y - Connecting structure for blade server

Info

Publication number: CN2725972Y
Application number: CN 200420093129
Authority: CN
Inventors: 蔡圣源
Original assignee: Inventec Corp
Current assignee: Inventec Corp
Priority date: 2004-09-08
Filing date: 2004-09-08
Publication date: 2005-09-14
Anticipated expiration: 2014-09-08

Abstract

The utility model discloses a connecting frame structure for a blade server. Two or more than two blade servers are connected directly by connecting interface ends. The utility model comprises a plurality of blade servers and at least one connecting device, wherein, the lid of the blade server is provided with at least one hole, the connecting device is provided with at least one connecting interface end, and the connecting interface end penetrates through the hole to connect the plurality of blade servers. The utility model is used to solve the defect that the new signals can not be processed which is generated by that the specification of the backboard of a machine frame server can not be revised because the standardized specification production when new signals enter. Furthermore, the internal signal of the server is usually high-speed and enormous; if the signals are all transferred via the backboard, the difficulty degree of the routing of the wiring design is increased, the impedance matching is difficult and the noise is increased, so the utility model is used to process a great deal of information which can not be exchanged by the backboard rapidly and effectively between two blade servers.

Description

The binding framework of cutter point server

Technical field

The utility model relates to a kind of binding framework of cutter point server, particularly relates to a kind of relevant for the binding framework that can connect two or above cutter point server in the rack server simultaneously.

Background technology

Fig. 1 is the synoptic diagram of a kind of known rack server (rack server); wherein this rack server 1 comprises a plurality of cutter point servers 2 (blade server), backboard (backplane; do not illustrate) etc. assembly; these a plurality of cutter point servers 2 are inserted in the casing 7 of this rack server 1; and be connected with this backboard; these cutter point server 2 peripheries coat with a plurality of plate lids 3, avoid being subjected to external force and effect of dust with protection cutter point server 2.More specifically, these a plurality of cutter point servers 2 all comprise a motherboard 4, and it is connected with a Miniature Power Unit supply 5 and a hard disk drive 6, and after connecting above-mentioned a plurality of cutter point servers 2, a large amount of information just can be sent to backboard via connecting interface and handle.

Referring again to Fig. 1, at first, from casing 7 front ends of rack server 1 along supporting track (not illustrating), insert a plurality of cutter point servers 2 to the casing 7 of rack server 1, and fixing these a plurality of cutter point servers 2 and engage with this backboard, this rack server 1 just can operate, if the signal demand intercommunication is arranged in two cutter point servers 2, must handle a large amount of signals via the backboard of server 1 and by this backboard.Yet, add fashionablely as new signal demand, the backboard of rack server 2 of the overwhelming majority can't be revised its specification because of standardized size production, and generation can't be handled the defective of new signal.Have, cutter point server 2 internal signals are that high-speed transfer and data volume are huge often again, if via backboard, then the cabling degree of difficulty increases during line design, and the cabling area increases, and impedance matching is difficult for also making that noise increases.

Described before combining, a kind of binding framework need be provided, in order to convenient and exchange the signal of 2 of a plurality of cutter point servers apace, use this cutter point server and link framework, also need can continue to continue to use existing cutter point server 2, so that save the expense of changing.

The utility model content

Technical problem to be solved in the utility model provides a kind of connection framework of cutter point server, and the backboard that solves traditional rack server is because of being difficult for revising the shortcoming that can't handle new signal and backboard circuit difficult design.

For achieving the above object, the utility model provides a kind of binding framework of cutter point server, and this cutter point server is arranged in the rack server, and its characteristics are, comprising: a plurality of cutter point servers, and the plate of these a plurality of cutter point servers is covered with at least one hole; And at least one coupling arrangement, having at least one connecting interface end, this connecting interface end passes this hole and should connect by a plurality of cutter point servers.

The binding framework of above-mentioned cutter point server, its characteristics are that these a plurality of cutter point servers vertically are stacked in this rack server.

The binding framework of above-mentioned cutter point server, its characteristics be, these a plurality of cutter point servers are parallel to be arranged side by side vertical stack again and to be arranged in this rack server.

The binding framework of above-mentioned cutter point server, its characteristics are, further are provided with a plurality of peripheral assemblies on these a plurality of cutter point servers.

The binding framework of above-mentioned cutter point server, its characteristics are that these a plurality of peripheral assemblies on these a plurality of cutter point servers further are provided with connecting interface.

The binding framework of above-mentioned cutter point server, its characteristics are that this connecting interface end is to engage the mode cross-over connection in this connecting interface of at least two cutter point servers.

The binding framework of above-mentioned cutter point server, its characteristics be, this coupling arrangement be a printed circuit board (PCB) (Printed Circuit Board, PCB).

The binding framework of above-mentioned cutter point server, its characteristics are that this coupling arrangement is a winding displacement.

The binding framework of above-mentioned cutter point server, its characteristics are that this coupling arrangement is a soft board.

Technique effect of the present utility model is: the utility model is connected to each other each cutter point server by hookup mechanism, directly exchange or handle new signal, make to be easy between each system to link up and not need again and relatively also save the cost of changing cutter point server via the backboard of rack server.It should be noted that connection framework of the present utility model can't make the cutter point server framework do too big change, can be used as cutter point server and expand the framework use, be applied to multiple field, as different signals or circuit.

Further describe specific embodiment of the utility model below in conjunction with accompanying drawing.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 is the synoptic diagram of known a kind of rack server;

Fig. 2 A is the synoptic diagram of cutter point server structure of the present utility model;

Fig. 2 B is the synoptic diagram of cutter point server plate lid of the present utility model design;

Fig. 2 C is the connecting interface partial enlarged drawing of the utility model Fig. 2 A;

Fig. 3 A is the cutter point server set-up mode synoptic diagram of the utility model first preferred embodiment;

Fig. 3 B is the cutter point server connected mode synoptic diagram of the utility model first preferred embodiment;

Fig. 4 A is the set-up mode synoptic diagram of the cutter point server of the utility model second preferred embodiment;

Fig. 4 B is the cutter point server connected mode synoptic diagram of the utility model second preferred embodiment;

Fig. 5 A ~ Fig. 5 E is the hookup mechanism synoptic diagram of the utility model various ways.

Wherein, description of reference numerals is as follows:

(known)

1-rack server 2-cutter point server

3-plate lid 4-motherboard

5-power supply unit 6-hard disk drive

The casing of 7-rack server

(the utility model)

10-rack server 10 '-rack server

20-cutter point server 20 '-cutter point server

21-motherboard 21 '-motherboard

22-power supply unit 23-hard disk drive

24-processor 25-connecting interface

Connecting interface 252-bottom, 251-top connecting interface

251 '-connecting interface 252 ' bottom, top connecting interface

The hole of the hole 27-lower plate lid of 26-upper plate lid

26 '-hole 27 of upper plate lid '-hole of lower plate lid

100-printed circuit board (PCB) 110-bridging board

111-connector 112-connector

Embodiment

Please refer to shown in Fig. 2 A, synoptic diagram for cutter point server structure of the present utility model, wherein a cutter point server 20 includes a motherboard 21, this motherboard is connected with a plurality of peripheral assemblies such as a power supply unit 22, a hard disk drive 23 and a processor 24, wherein, the outer periphery of this processor 24 is equipped with a connecting interface 25, in order to connect another system.Please refer to shown in Fig. 2 B, be cutter point server plate lid design diagram of the present utility model, at least offer the hole 26 of upper plate lid in cutter point server 20, the hole 26 of this upper plate lid is positioned at connecting interface 25 tops of motherboard 21, big or small then meet on the motherboard 21 connecting interface 25, please refer to shown in Fig. 2 C, connecting interface 25 partial enlarged drawings for Fig. 2 A, connecting interface 25 is subdivided into top connecting interface 251 and bottom connecting interface 252, this top connecting interface 251 can be connected directly to the connecting interface of another cutter point server, or via winding displacement, printed circuit board (PCB), various interfaces such as soft board are connected to the connecting interface of another cutter point server.

Corresponding to the different set-up mode of cutter point server, the utility model proposes two kinds of preferable embodiment explanations, below cooperate to illustrate preferred embodiment of the present utility model.

Embodiment one, two cutter point servers vertically folded established.

At first please refer to shown in Fig. 3 A, is the set-up mode synoptic diagram of the cutter point server of first preferred embodiment, the cutter point server 20 of top and the cutter point server 20 of below ' and be to be arranged at rack server 10 in vertical folded mode of establishing.Please refer to shown in Fig. 3 B, it is the cutter point server connected mode synoptic diagram of first preferred embodiment, the cutter point server 20 that has wherein comprised the top, with the cutter point server 20 of below ', one as the printed circuit board (PCB) 100 that links usefulness, the cutter point server 20 of this top also comprises the hole 26 of upper plate lid, the hole 27 of lower plate lid, motherboard 21, top connecting interface 251, with bottom connecting interface 252, the hole 26 of and the cutter point server 20 of below ' also comprise upper plate lid ', the hole 27 of lower plate lid ', motherboard 21 ', top connecting interface 251 ', with bottom connecting interface 252 '.

The mode of connection of present embodiment is the hole 27 of an end of printed circuit board (PCB) 100 via the lower plate lid of cutter point server 20, be connected to the bottom connecting interface 252 of this cutter point server 20, the other end connector of printed circuit board (PCB) 100 then via the cutter point server 20 of below ' the upper plate lid hole 26 ', be connected in this cutter point server 20 ' top connecting interface 251 '.When a plurality of cutter point servers are made the information connection processing, and there have new signal to add to be fashionable, the standardized size of this backboard also can't be handled, via above-mentioned connected mode, the signal of each peripheral assembly and motherboard 21 in one cutter point server 20, just can pass through bottom connecting interface 252, via printed circuit board (PCB) 100, the hole 27 that passes lower plate lid and another cutter point server 20 ' the upper plate lid hole 26 ', be sent to this another cutter point server 20 ' motherboard 21 and each peripheral assembly, finish new signal exchange or the handling procedure that transmits.

Two are vertically folded the cutter point servers connection of establishing with printed circuit board (PCB) except above-mentioned, the cutter point server 20 of top can also be connected with the cutter point server of its top via the hole 26 of upper plate lid, and the cutter point server 20 of below ' and can also be via the hole 27 of lower plate lid ' be connected with cutter point server below it.

Embodiment two, the setting of two cutter point server horizontal Tiles is vertically folded again establish.

At first please refer to shown in Fig. 4 A, it is the set-up mode synoptic diagram of the cutter point server of second preferred embodiment, cutter point server 20 ' the elder generation of this cutter point server 20 and opposite side with level and after establishing vertical more folded mode of establishing be arranged at rack server 10 ', identical because of should vertically folding the mode of establishing with first embodiment, so do not give unnecessary details.Please refer to shown in Fig. 4 B, it is the cutter point server connected mode synoptic diagram of second preferred embodiment, the cutter point server 20 that has wherein comprised left (looking it) by the rack server front, with right-hand cutter point server 20 ', one bridging board (Bridge board) 110 as hookup mechanism, the cutter point server 20 of this left also comprises the hole 26 of upper plate lid, the hole 27 of lower plate lid, motherboard 21, top connecting interface 251, with bottom connecting interface 252, and the hole 26 of right-hand cutter point server 20 ' also comprise upper plate lid ', the hole 27 of lower plate lid ', motherboard 21 ', top connecting interface 251 ', with bottom connecting interface 252 ', consist predominantly of connector 111 on this bridging board 110, with the circuit of shared signal.

The mode of connection of present embodiment is the hole 26 of a connector 111 of bridging board 110 via the upper plate lid of the cutter point server 20 of left, be connected to the top connecting interface 251 of this cutter point server 20, the other end connector 112 of bridging board 110 then via right-hand cutter point server 20 ' upper plate lid hole 26 ', be connected in this cutter point server 20 ' top connecting interface 251 '.Bridging board 110 except via the

hole

26,26 of the upper plate lid of the cutter point server 20 of left and right-hand cutter point server 20 ' separately ' is connected top connecting interface 251,251 ', also the

hole

27 and 27 that can cover via lower plate separately ' be connected bottom connecting interface 252,252 '.

When a plurality of cutter point servers are made the information connection processing, and there have new signal to add to be fashionable, the standardized size of this backboard also can't be handled, via above-mentioned connected mode, the signal of each peripheral assembly and motherboard 21 in one cutter point server 20, just can pass through top connecting interface 251, via bridging board 110, pass the hole 26 of upper plate lid and the cutter point server 20 of opposite side ' upper plate lid hole 26 ', be sent to the cutter point server 20 of opposite side ' motherboard 21 and each peripheral assembly, finish new signal exchange or the handling procedure that transmits.

It should be noted that, when becoming connector, also can add some shared circuit in conjunction with pcb board (printed circuit board (PCB)), and on this shared circuit, be provided with as signals such as reset, pwgood, clk, the utility model also can be applicable to multiple signal and interface, Front Side Bus (Front Side Bus for example, abbreviation FSB), computer peripheral equipment links (Peripheral Component Interconnect is called for short PCI) and interfaces such as PCI-X, PCIE.

In the utility model, this hookup mechanism can have various forms, except the PCB and bridge of the foregoing description, still can change according to the 24 peripheral connecting interfaces 25 of the processor on the cutter point server 20 of correspondence, shown in 5A, 5B figure, it is with pcb board and links, other pattern is shown in 5C, 5D, 5E figure, can select soft board, winding displacement etc. to arrange in pairs or groups, moreover this hookup mechanism also can be general known connector, and can connect with the connecting interface of 24 peripheries of processor on the knife edge, to this, the utility model is not limited to.

Mode of connection of the present utility model except the cutter point server of yaw is done vertically foldedly establish, parallel and establish, the ornaments mode that cutter point server can be carried out multiple variation with variety of way such as upright still.

The above is preferred embodiment of the present utility model only, is not to be used for limiting practical range of the present utility model; Every equivalent variations and modification of doing according to the utility model all contained by claim of the present utility model.

Claims

1, a kind of binding framework of cutter point server, this cutter point server is arranged in the rack server, it is characterized in that, comprising:

A plurality of cutter point servers, the plate of these a plurality of cutter point servers is covered with at least one hole; And

At least one coupling arrangement has at least one connecting interface end, and this connecting interface end passes this hole and should connect by a plurality of cutter point servers.

2, the binding framework of cutter point server according to claim 1 is characterized in that, these a plurality of cutter point servers vertically are stacked in this rack server.

3, the binding framework of cutter point server according to claim 1 is characterized in that, these a plurality of cutter point servers are parallel to be arranged side by side vertical stack again and to be arranged in this rack server.

4, the binding framework of cutter point server according to claim 1 is characterized in that, further is provided with a plurality of peripheral assemblies on these a plurality of cutter point servers.

5, the binding framework of cutter point server according to claim 4 is characterized in that, these a plurality of peripheral assemblies on these a plurality of cutter point servers further are provided with connecting interface.

6, the binding framework of cutter point server according to claim 5 is characterized in that, this connecting interface end is to engage the mode cross-over connection in this connecting interface of at least two cutter point servers.

7, the binding framework of cutter point server according to claim 1 is characterized in that, this coupling arrangement is a printed circuit board (PCB).

8, the binding framework of cutter point server according to claim 1 is characterized in that, this coupling arrangement is a winding displacement.

9, the binding framework of cutter point server according to claim 1 is characterized in that, this coupling arrangement is a soft board.