RU205186U1 - Computing device with the ability to accommodate additional data storage - Google Patents

Abstract

A useful model of a computing device with the ability to accommodate additional data storage devices relates to computer technology, information and telecommunication systems. The problem to be solved by the claimed utility model is the creation of a computing device with the ability to accommodate additional data storage devices. The solution is to create a storage area that allows you to place additional data storage devices in the volume of the computing device. 2 ill.

Description

The technical field to which the utility model belongs.

This utility model relates to computer technology, information and telecommunication systems.

State of the art.

It is known from the state of the art:

1. Rack-mounted, part-width computing devices. Patent RU 2610445 C2, published on 13.02.2017.

(https://worldwide.espacenet.com/patent/search/familv/047358297/publication/RU2610445C2?q=RU%202610445%20C2).

A half-width computing device comprising: a half-width chassis; one or more PCB assemblies attached to a half-width chassis, generally oriented horizontally; one or more processors installed on at least one of the printed circuit board assemblies; and one or more stacks of two 3.5-inch hard drives attached to a chassis in which the half-width computing device is greater than 1U and no more than 1.5U in height, the half-width computing device being configured to be installed in a rack containing a plurality of standard slots such that at least a portion of the width of one of the standard slots, partly occupied by a half-width computing device, is available for mounting at least a portion of an additional device; the half-width computing device has a width equal to or less than half the width of a standard 19-inch slot.

The disadvantages of this technical solution are: the height of the computing device is more than 1 U, insufficient data storage density, the use of printed circuit boards (motherboard) of a non-standard form factor.

2. Modular storage system. Patent ES 2648133 T3 published on September 27, 2012.

(https://worldwide.espacenet.com/patent/search/family/046877182/publication/ES2648133T3?q=ES2648133T3).

The storage system includes a chassis, one or more aggregation panels connected to the chassis in a generally horizontal orientation, two or more storage devices connected to each of the panels and to one or

several air ducts. Air passes both through the rows of storage devices and under the panels. The air ducts include an air intake and an air exhaust system. Air moves from the air intake to the air outlet to remove heat from at least one of the storage devices.

The disadvantages of this technical solution are: overall dimensions of the data storage system (height over 4U). As a result, the storage system is heavy and inconvenient in maintenance.

3. Rebuildable shelf for computing modules. Patent US 8773861 B2, published 07/08/2014.

(https://worldwide.espacenet.com/patent/search/familv/048609911/publication/US8773861B2?q=US%208773861%20B2).

The computing system includes a rack, a shelf module that connects to the rack, and two or more electrical modules. A shelf module includes two or more elements that form slots. The shelf module elements are adjustable to vary in width and form a row of two or more partial width slots that are multiples of 4U in height. Electrical modules can include a chassis that connects to a shelf module.

The disadvantages of this technical solution are: the use of printed circuit boards (motherboard) of a non-standard form factor.

The closest analogue of the utility model is the model described in patent RU 2610445 C2 published on February 13, 2017.

The problem to be solved by the claimed utility model is the creation of a computing device with the ability to accommodate additional data storage devices. Such a computing device should use standardized components and be as small as possible.

Disclosure of the utility model.

The task to be solved by the utility model is the possibility of placing additional data storage devices in the volume of the computing device.

This problem is solved due to the fact that a computing device with the ability to accommodate additional data drives, designed for storing and processing data in electronic form, consisting of a body part, data drives, a power supply, a cooling unit, a motherboard and differs in that above the motherboard the board has a platform for placing 4 (four) additional 2.5 "data drives in the volume of a 1U computing device, fixed with screws on brackets that are an integral part of the computing device.

The technical result provided by the given set of features is an increase in the number of data storage devices in the volume of the computing device.

Server equipment (data storage systems, computing devices) is housed in standard 19-inch telecommunication racks. The computing device must be designed to match the rack slot (1U, 2U, etc.). Each computing device contains data storage devices (hard disks). The amount of data storage is characterized by the number of data drives per slot (1U) of the rack. The larger the number of drives, the larger the amount of stored data.

Each storage device generates heat during operation, and a computing device that can accommodate additional storage devices must have an efficient cooling system. Thus, it is impossible to fill all the free space on the computing device with data storage devices. Lack of cooling or lack of it will lead to rapid equipment failure.

The solution to the problem of placing additional data storage devices in the volume of a computing device, while observing a given temperature regime, is a platform for storage devices. It accommodates four (4) additional 2.5 ”storage drives in a 1U computing device. Structurally, the platform is made in the form of a sheet metal bracket, bent to accommodate data storage devices and having stiffening ribs. There are rectangular cutouts in the body of the platform, which provide air flow to the heating elements of the storage device for efficient heat dissipation.

The location of the site is determined by the thermal design and the efficiency of the cooling system of the computing device with the possibility of placing additional data storage devices. The novelty of the solution lies in the fact that the storage area is located directly above the motherboard, without interfering with its efficient cooling and normal operation.

This utility model allows both to design new computing devices with the ability to accommodate additional data storage devices, and to upgrade existing equipment without significant costs.

Brief description of the drawings.

FIG. Figure 1 shows the location of 2.5 ”data drives and how they are attached to the drive bay.

FIG. 2 shows the location of the storage area as part of the computing device.

Implementation of the utility model.

To implement a utility model, it is necessary to perform a thermal calculation for a specific model of a computing device with the possibility of placing additional data storage devices. Based on the calculation, determine the most advantageous location for the storage site, determine the shape and configuration of the site, and arrange the storage drives at the site. For new products, it is possible to lay down a certain number of data storage devices; for upgraded products, the number of storage devices is determined by thermal calculation.

Claims (1)

A computing device with the ability to accommodate additional data drives, designed for storing and processing data in electronic form, consisting of a body part, data drives, a power supply, a cooling unit, a motherboard, characterized in that it has a platform above the motherboard for placing 4 (four ) additional 2.5 "form factor drives in the volume of a 1U computing device, fixed with screws on brackets that are an integral part of the computing device.

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