TWI542976B - Server - Google Patents

Description

server

The present invention relates to a server, and more particularly to a server having a plurality of pluggable expansion boards and a motherboard.

In recent years, the rapid advancement of the Internet has accelerated the delivery of information. Among them, Cloud Technology is a mainstream information technology, which changes the way and structure of information storage and delivery, and enriches the types of information.

In general, the cloud in cloud technology represents the resource points that exist in the server cluster in the Internet. When a local computer sends out a demand message over the Internet, the remote will have a large number of computers in the server cluster to handle this demand to provide the information needed by the local computer. At the same time, all processing information is done by the computer clustered by the above server.

However, with the rise of smart phones, tablets and smart TVs, the demand for information, processing and delivery has grown rapidly. As a result, the need for server storage, processing, and other functions has increased to accommodate increasing demands.

In the current technology, the server can include multiple motherboards, and a central processing unit and other expansion components can be inserted on each motherboard. Expansion components such as PCIe Peripheral Component Interface Express memory or hard disk. Alternatively, each motherboard can be fixedly connected to an expansion board (or expansion board) provided with an expansion component. By expanding the insertion of components, you can increase or increase the functionality of the server. However, in the prior art, each motherboard board is independently connected to an expansion board. When a motherboard or an expansion board needs to be replaced (for example, a motherboard or an expansion board fails), the motherboard must be simultaneously mounted thereon. The expansion boards are disassembled together for maintenance, and the way in which the motherboard is assembled to the server in the prior art is too cumbersome. Such a disassembly method will increase the time for replacement and assembly.

Furthermore, when it is necessary to replace a motherboard or an expansion board thereon, it is often necessary to shut down the entire server and the motherboard can be replaced. Shutting down and turning on the server as many times will affect the stability and reliability of the server system as a whole and seriously affect the user's operation. Furthermore, closing and opening the server multiple times also significantly increases replacement time.

In view of the above problems, the present invention discloses a server that can quickly and hot-plug multiple motherboards and multiple expansion boards, thereby accelerating assembly and disassembly time.

A server according to an embodiment of the invention includes a casing, a storage module, a connection module, a first expansion board, a second expansion board, a first motherboard, and a second motherboard. The casing includes a bottom case. The storage module is disposed on the bottom case and is provided with a plurality of storage units. The connection module is disposed on the bottom case and connected to the storage module. The first expansion board is provided with at least one first expansion chip. Second expansion board At least one second expansion chip is provided. The first motherboard is provided with at least one first central processing unit. The second motherboard is provided with at least one second central processing unit. The first expansion board, the second expansion board, the first motherboard, and the second motherboard are respectively connected to the connection module in a pluggable manner.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the connection module has a first side and a second side opposite to each other, and the storage module is connected to the connection module from the first side. The first expansion board, the second expansion board, the first motherboard, and the second motherboard are respectively connected to the connection module from the second side.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the storage module is provided with a storage backplane disposed between the connection module and the storage unit and connected between the connection module and the storage unit. The storage module is coupled to the connection module by the storage backplane.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the connection module includes a first connection plate and a second connection plate connected to each other, and the first connection plate is interposed between the second connection plate and the bottom case. The first connecting plate includes a first set of connecting ports, a second set of connecting ports, and a third group of connecting ports. The first set of ports is used to connect the storage modules and establish an electrical coupling relationship with the storage modules. The second group of ports is electrically coupled to the first group of ports for connecting the first expansion board, the second expansion board, or the first motherboard and the second motherboard for data reading and writing. The third group of ports is electrically coupled to the first group of ports and the second group of ports for connecting the second connecting plate. The second connecting plate includes a fourth set of connecting ports and a fifth set of connecting ports. The fourth group of ports 埠 establishes an electrical coupling relationship with the third group of ports to the first connecting plate. The fifth group of ports is electrically coupled to the fourth group of ports for connecting the first motherboard, the second motherboard, or The first expansion board and the second expansion board perform data reading and writing.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the connection module further includes a tray, and the tray is mounted on the bottom case. The tray is provided with a plurality of fixing columns, the first connecting plate has a plurality of hoist holes and a plurality of positioning holes, and the first connecting plate is mounted on the tray by the cucurbit holes and the positioning holes and the fixing columns.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the server further includes a fan module assembled between the storage module and the first expansion board, the second expansion board, the first motherboard, and the second motherboard. The fan module includes a main frame, a bottom frame, two side frames, and at least one mounting frame. The bottom frame and the two side frames are respectively connected to the three ends of the main frame and extend toward the setting direction of the first expansion board, the second expansion board, the first motherboard, and the second motherboard. The mounting frame is connected to the main frame and extends toward the storage module. The mounting frame houses at least one pluggable fan.

In some embodiments of the invention, the second web is mounted to the bottom frame. The bottom frame has at least one through slot, and the fourth set of connecting ports of the second connecting plate are connected to the third group of connecting ports to establish an electrical coupling relationship with the first connecting plate.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the casing further includes two side casings, and the side frames are fixed to the side casings by fixing members.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the server further includes a power module disposed on the first expansion board and the first motherboard, or disposed on the second expansion board and the second motherboard, and the power module The group is connected to the connection module.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the first expansion board includes a first main expansion board and a first sub-expansion board, and the first main expansion board is coupled to the connection mode. And a second sub-expansion board, the second main expansion board is coupled to the connection module and the second sub-expansion board.

In some embodiments of the invention, the housing includes a plurality of divider panels that are respectively erected on the bottom shell. The partition plates each have two flush rails, and the two flush rails of the partition boards have different heights. The first expansion board, the second expansion board, the first main board and the second main board are respectively inserted or disconnected from the connection module by guiding the tracks of the corresponding partition boards.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the storage module is coupled to the first expansion board, the second expansion board, the first motherboard, and the second motherboard through the connection module. When at least one of the first expansion board and the second expansion board is functioning normally, and at least one of the first motherboard and the second motherboard is functioning normally, the first board or the second board that is in normal operation can be operated normally. The path of the first expansion board or the second expansion board reads and writes data to all the storage modules.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the first motherboard, the second motherboard, the first expansion board, and the second expansion board are disposed independently of each other in the casing. When the first motherboard, the second motherboard, the first expansion board, and the second expansion board all operate normally, replace any first or second motherboard that is functioning normally, or any first extension that is functioning normally The board or the second expansion board does not affect the operation of the server.

In summary, according to the server disclosed in the present invention, the first expansion board, the second expansion board, the first motherboard, and the second motherboard are respectively connected to the connection module in a pluggable manner. In this way, the first expansion board, the second expansion board, and the The replacement efficiency of one motherboard and the second motherboard.

In some embodiments, when at least one of the first expansion board and the second expansion board is functioning normally, and at least one of the first motherboard and the second motherboard is in normal operation, the first motherboard or the second motherboard that is in normal operation may be Read and write data to all storage modules via the path of any functioning first expansion board or second expansion board. When the first motherboard, the second motherboard, the first expansion board, and the second expansion board all operate normally, replace any first or second motherboard that is functioning normally, or any first extension that is functioning normally The board or the second expansion board does not affect the operation of the server. Since the combination of the first expansion board and the second expansion board and the combination of the first motherboard and the second motherboard are Redundant Design, when one motherboard or the expansion board fails, another host thereof The board and the expansion board can take over their work immediately, so that the server does not need to be shut down for maintenance. In this way, the server that can be directly replaced without re-shutdown can work continuously without affecting the stability and reliability of the server system, thereby greatly improving operational efficiency.

The above description of the present invention and the following description of the embodiments of the present invention are intended to illustrate and explain the principles of the invention.

1‧‧‧Shell

1000‧‧‧ server

11‧‧‧ bottom case

12, 13‧‧‧ side shell

121, 131‧‧‧ fixing holes

14, 15, 16, 17‧‧ ‧ divider

141, 151, 152, 161, 171, 172‧ ‧ aligning orbit

2‧‧‧Memory Module

21‧‧‧ storage unit

22‧‧‧Storage backplane

221‧‧‧Connector

3‧‧‧Connecting module

31‧‧‧First connecting plate

311‧‧‧The first group of ports埠

312‧‧‧Second group of ports埠

3121‧‧‧First expansion board connection埠

3122‧‧‧Second expansion board connection埠

313‧‧‧The third group of ports埠

314‧‧‧ 葫芦孔

315‧‧‧Positioning holes

316‧‧‧Perforation

32‧‧‧Second connection plate

321‧‧‧ alignment hole

324‧‧‧Fourth set of ports埠

325‧‧‧The fifth group of ports埠

3251‧‧‧The first motherboard connection埠

3252‧‧‧Second motherboard connection埠

33‧‧‧ first side

34‧‧‧ second side

35‧‧‧Tray

351‧‧‧ fixed column

352‧‧‧Positioning column

4‧‧‧First expansion board

41‧‧‧First main expansion board

42‧‧‧First extension board

43‧‧‧First expansion chip

44‧‧‧ Cable

45‧‧‧Connector

46‧‧‧Chassis

47‧‧‧Connector

5‧‧‧Second expansion board

51‧‧‧Second main expansion board

52‧‧‧Second extension board

53‧‧‧Second expansion chip

54‧‧‧ cable

55‧‧‧Connector

56‧‧‧Chassis

57‧‧‧Connector

6‧‧‧First motherboard

61‧‧‧First central processing unit

62‧‧‧Connector

63‧‧‧Chassis

64‧‧‧Electronic module

7‧‧‧Second motherboard

71‧‧‧Second central processing unit

72‧‧‧Connector

73‧‧‧Chassis

74‧‧‧Electronic module

8‧‧‧Fan module

81‧‧‧ main frame

82‧‧‧ bottom frame

821‧‧‧through slot

822‧‧‧ alignment column

83, 84‧‧‧ side frame

85‧‧‧Installation box

86‧‧‧pluggable fan

87‧‧‧Fixed parts

9‧‧‧Power Module

CMD ₁ ~ CMD ₆ ‧‧‧ Signal Path

1 is a perspective view of a server according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is an exploded perspective view of a second connecting plate and a fan module according to an embodiment of the invention.

3 is an exploded perspective view of a casing and a connection module according to an embodiment of the invention.

4 is an exploded perspective view of a casing, a first motherboard, a second motherboard, a first expansion panel, and a second expansion panel according to an embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing the server according to Fig. 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a memory module, a first motherboard, a second motherboard, a first expansion board, and a second expansion board according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a memory module, a first connection board, a second connection board, a first motherboard, a second motherboard, a first expansion board, and a second expansion board according to an embodiment of the invention.

Figure 8 is a functional block diagram of the first expansion board of Figure 7 removed in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 9 is a functional block diagram of the second expansion board of Figure 7 removed in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 10 is a functional block diagram of the first motherboard in Figure 7 removed in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 11 is a functional block diagram of the second motherboard in Figure 7 removed in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

The detailed features and advantages of the present invention are described in detail below in the embodiments of the present invention. The related objects and advantages of the present invention will be readily understood by those skilled in the art. The following examples are intended to describe the present invention in further detail, but are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

The present invention provides a server that can include a plurality of motherboards and a plurality of expansion boards that are electrically coupled to each other and can be hot swappable to the server. In addition, the motherboard and the expansion board are respectively designed to be redundant. When one of the motherboards or the expansion board fails, the other motherboard and the expansion board can take over the work immediately, so that the server does not need to be shut down for maintenance.

The following describes the server structure of the present invention. Please refer to FIG. 1 , which is a perspective view of a server according to an embodiment of the invention.

A server 1000 according to an embodiment of the invention includes a casing 1, a storage module 2, a connection module 3, a first expansion board 4, and a second expansion board. Second Expander Board) 5. A First Mother Board 6 and a Second Expander Board 7. The housing 1 is formed with an accommodating space, and the storage module 2, the connection module 3, the first expansion board 4, the second expansion board 5, the first motherboard 6 and the second motherboard 7 are all accommodated in the casing 1. Included in the space. In this embodiment and some other embodiments, the server 1000 further includes a fan module 8 and a power module 9 . The fan module 8 and the power module 9 are accommodated in the accommodating space of the casing 1 .

The configuration relationship of each component in the server 1000 will be described below. Please refer to FIG. 1 , FIG. 3 and FIG. 5 , wherein FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the casing and the connection module according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure is a schematic exploded view of a server in accordance with Figure 1 of the present invention.

The casing 1 includes a bottom casing 11. In this embodiment and some other embodiments, the storage module 2, the connection module 3, the first expansion board 4, the second expansion board 5, and the power module 9 are all disposed on the bottom case 11. The first expansion board 4, the second expansion board 5, the first motherboard 6 and the second motherboard 7 are respectively connected to the connection module 3 in a pluggable manner. Furthermore, the connection module 3 has a first side 33 and a second side 34 opposite to each other, and the storage module 2 is connected to the first side 33 of the connection module 3. The first expansion board 4, the second expansion board 5, the first motherboard 6 and the second motherboard 7 are respectively connected to the second side 34 of the connection module 3. In addition, the fan module 8 is mounted on the connection module 3, and the power module 9 is also connected to the connection module 3 from the second side 34. In other words, in the embodiment and some other embodiments, the front end of the casing 1 is provided with a first expansion board 4, a second expansion board 5, a first motherboard 6, a second motherboard 7, and a power module. In the group 9, the storage module 2 is located at the rear end of the casing 1, and the connection module 3 and the fan module 8 are located between the front end and the rear end. From this point of view, the connection module 3 is used to electrically connect the components in the server 1000, and the components can transmit signals to each other.

In this embodiment and some other embodiments, the casing 1 further includes two side casings 12, 13 and four partition plates 14, 15, 16, 17. The side shells 12, 13 are respectively erected on opposite sides of the bottom shell 11, so that the bottom shell 11 and the side shells 12, 13 form the above-mentioned accommodating space. A first sub-receiving space is formed between the partition plates 14 and 15 for receiving the first expansion board 4 and the first main board 6; the partition boards 16 and 17 together form a second sub-accommodation space. The second expansion board 5 and the second motherboard 7 are accommodated. Furthermore, the partition plates 14, 15, 16, 17 each have two flush rails 141, 142, 151, 152, 161, 162, 171, 172, two of the partition plates 14, 15, 16, 17 The alignment rails 141, 142, 151, 152, 161, 162, 171, and 172 have different accommodation heights. Thus, the first expansion board 4, the second expansion board 5, the first main board 6, and the second main board 7 respectively pass the flush rails 141, 142, 151 of the corresponding partition boards 14, 15, 16, 17. The guides 152, 161, 162, 171, and 172 are respectively inserted or disconnected from the connection module 3. In the present embodiment, the first motherboard 6 is located on the first expansion board 4 and is separated from each other by a distance without interference; the second motherboard 7 is located on the second expansion board 5 and spaced apart from each other without interference. Thus, the first expansion board 4, the second expansion board 5, the first main board 6, and the second main board 7 can be inserted in the correct position to avoid mis-insertion. In addition, the thickness of the first expansion board 4 and the second expansion board 5 is about 0.5 U (generally, 1 U = 1.75 inches = 44.45 mm), and the thickness units of the first motherboard 6 and the second motherboard 7 are about For 1.5U, the difference between the thickness of the expansion board and the motherboard can also avoid mis-insertion. However, the above expansion boards have different heights from the main board and are not intended to limit the present invention. In other embodiments, the heights of the first expansion board 4, the second expansion board 5, the first main board 6, and the second main board 7 are identical to each other. In this embodiment, the power module 9 is disposed adjacent to the second expansion board 5 and the second motherboard 7, and the opposite sides of the second motherboard 7 and the second expansion board 5 are adjacent to the first motherboard 6. And a first expansion board 4. However, the relative positions of the first expansion board 4, the second expansion board 5, the first motherboard 6, the second motherboard 7, and the power module 9 are not intended to limit the present invention. In other embodiments, the first expansion board 4 can be located on the first motherboard 6 and the second expansion board 5 can be located on the second motherboard 7. In addition, the power supply The module 9 is interposed between the first expansion board 4 and the second expansion board 5, that is, the power module 9 is also disposed adjacent to the first expansion board and the first motherboard. In summary, the relative positions of the first expansion board 4, the second expansion board 5, the first motherboard 6, the second motherboard 7, and the power module 9 can be flexibly adjusted according to actual needs.

The structure of the connection module 3 will be described in detail below. Please refer to "3" and "5". In this embodiment and some other embodiments, the connection module 3 includes a first connecting plate 31 and a second connecting plate 32 connected to each other, and the first connecting plate 31 is interposed between the second connecting plate 32 and the bottom housing 11 between. In detail, the connection module 3 further includes a tray 35 mounted on the bottom case 11. The tray 35 has a plurality of fixing posts 351, and the first connecting plate 31 has a plurality of hoist holes 314 and a plurality of positioning holes 315. The fixing post 351 is disposed on the hoist hole 314 and the plurality of positioning holes 315 such that the first connecting plate 31 is mounted on the tray 35 by the cucurbit hole 314 and the positioning hole 315 and the fixing post 351.

The first connecting plate 31 includes a first set of connecting ports 311, a second set of connecting ports 312, and a third set of connecting ports 313. The first set of ports 311 are located on the first side 33, the second set of ports 312 are located on the second side 34, and the third set of ports 313 are facing the second web 32. The first set of ports 311 is used to connect to the storage module 2 and establish an electrical coupling relationship with the storage module 2. The second group of ports 312 are electrically coupled to the first group of ports 311 for connecting the first expansion board 4 and the second expansion board 5 for data reading and writing. The third group of ports 313 are electrically coupled to the first group of ports 311 and the second group of ports 313 for connecting the second connecting plate 32. Further, the second set of ports 312 includes a first expansion board connection port 311 and a second expansion board connection. Contact 3122. The first expansion board connection port 3121 is for connecting the first expansion board 4, and the second expansion board connection port 3122 is for connecting the second extension board 5.

The second connecting plate 32 includes a fourth set of ports 324 and a fifth set of ports 325. The fourth set of ports 324 establishes an electrical coupling relationship with the third set of ports 313 to the first connecting plate 31. The fifth group of ports 325 are electrically coupled to the fourth group of ports 324 for connecting the first motherboard 6 and the second motherboard 7 for data reading and writing.

In other embodiments, when the first expansion board 4 is located on the first motherboard 6 and the second expansion board 5 is located on the second motherboard 7, the second group of ports 312 are electrically connected to the first motherboard 6 and The second motherboard 7. The fifth group of ports 325 is electrically connected to the first expansion board 4 and the second expansion board 5.

In this way, the first connecting board 31 and the second connecting board 32 are connected to the fourth group connecting port 324 by the third group connecting port 313 in a board-to-board manner. Such a direct connection manner eliminates redundant signal transmission lines. This simplifies the structure of the server 1000.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the server 1000 further includes a fan module 8 assembled in the storage module 2 and the first expansion board 4, the second expansion board 5, the first motherboard 6 and the second motherboard 7. between. The fan module 8 includes a main frame 81, a bottom frame 82, two side frames 83, 84, at least one mounting frame 85, and at least one pluggable fan 86. The bottom frame 82 and the side frames 83 and 84 are respectively connected to the three ends of the main frame 81 and extend toward the installation direction of the first expansion board 4, the second expansion board 5, the first main board 6, and the second main board 7. The mounting frame 85 is connected to the other side of the main frame 81 and faces The storage module 2 extends, and the mounting frame 85 houses the pluggable fan 86. Further, the side frames 83, 84 are fixed to the side cases 12, 13 by fixing members 87.

In addition, please refer to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 simultaneously, and FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the second connecting plate and the fan module according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment and some other embodiments, the second connecting plate 32 of the connection module 3 is mounted on the bottom frame 82 of the fan module 8. The bottom frame 82 has at least one through slot 821, and the fourth set of connecting ports 324 of the second connecting plate 32 pass through the through slot 821 to connect the third set of connecting ports 313, so that the second connecting plate 32 is electrically connected to the first connecting plate 31. Sexual coupling relationship. In addition, the bottom frame 82 includes a aligning post 822, and the second connecting plate 32 has a aligning hole 321 corresponding to the aligning hole 321 . A screw (not shown) can be disposed on the aligning post 822 and The alignment hole 321 is for reinforcing the fixing effect of the second connecting plate 32 and the fan module 8.

In this and other embodiments of the portion, the tray 35 includes a plurality of locating posts 352 having a plurality of perforations 316. The positioning post 352 penetrates the through hole 316 of the first connecting plate 31 to fix the positioning post 352 to the mounting frame 85 of the fan module 8 , thereby reinforcing the fixing of the fan module 8 .

Referring to FIG. 5, the memory module 2 includes a plurality of memory cells 21 and a memory backplane 22. The storage backplane 22 is disposed between the connection module 3 and the storage unit 21 and is connected between the connection module 3 and the storage unit 21. The storage module 2 is coupled to the connection module 3 by the storage backplane 22. Furthermore, the storage backplane 22 includes a connector 221. The first group of ports 31 of the connection module 3 are electrically connected to the connector 221 of the storage backplane 22 of the storage module 2 to enable the storage unit 21 to The first expansion board 4, the second expansion board 5, the first motherboard 6, and the second motherboard 7 perform data transmission.

The structure of the first expansion board 4 and the second extension board 5 will be described in detail below. Please refer to FIG. 4, which is an exploded perspective view of the casing, the first motherboard, the second motherboard, the first expansion panel, and the second expansion panel according to an embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment and some other embodiments, the first expansion board 4 includes a first main expansion board 41, a first sub-expansion board 42, a cable 44, a connector 45, and a chassis 46. The main expansion board 41 and the first sub-expansion board 42 are disposed on the chassis 46. The opposite ends of the first main expansion board 41 are respectively coupled to the first expansion board connection 埠3121 of the second group connection port 312 of the connection module 3. And a first sub-expansion plate 42. Furthermore, the first expansion board 4 is provided with at least one first expansion chip 43 disposed on the first main expansion board 41. The first main expansion board 41 is spaced apart from the first sub-expansion board 42 by a distance, and the first main expansion board 41 and the first sub-expansion board 42 are electrically coupled to each other by a cable 44. In this way, other electronic components can be inserted or connected to the port 47 of the first sub-expansion board 42, thereby expanding the function of the server 1000. The other electronic components may be, for example, a supported JBOD (Just a Bunch Of Disks) storage group or a memory. It should be noted that the type of electronic component is not intended to limit the invention.

Similar to the first expansion board 4, the second expansion board 5 includes a second main expansion board 51, a second sub-expansion board 52, a cable 54, a connector 55, and a chassis 56. The second main expansion board 51 The second sub-expansion board 52 is disposed on the chassis 56. The opposite ends of the second main expansion board 51 are respectively coupled to the second expansion board connection port 3122 and the second pair of the second group connection port 312 of the connection module 3. Expansion board 52. Second expansion The display panel 5 is provided with at least one second expansion chip 53 on the second main expansion board 51. The second main expansion board 51 is spaced apart from the second sub-expansion board 52, and the second main expansion board 51 and the second sub-expansion board 52 are electrically coupled to each other by a cable 54. In this way, other electronic components can be inserted or connected to the port 57 of the second sub-expansion board 52, thereby expanding the function of the server 1000.

The structure of the first motherboard 6 and the second motherboard 7 will be described in detail below. Continuing to refer to FIG. 4 , the first motherboard 6 is disposed on a chassis 63 , and the first motherboard 6 is provided with at least one first central processing unit 61 , a connector 62 , and a plurality of electronic modules 64 . The first motherboard 6 is electrically coupled to the first motherboard connection port 3251 of the fifth group of ports 325 of the second connection board 32 via the connector 62, so that signal transmission is performed. Furthermore, the second motherboard 7 is disposed on a chassis 73, and the second motherboard 7 is provided with at least one second central processing unit 71, a connector 72, and a plurality of electronic modules 74. The second motherboard 7 is electrically coupled to the second motherboard connection port 3252 of the fifth group of ports 325 of the second connection board 32 by the connector 72, so that signal transmission is performed.

In addition, an expansion card (for example, a PCIe card) may be disposed on the first motherboard 6 and the second motherboard 7. The electronic modules 64 and 74 may be storage devices (for example, a solid state disk drive (SSD)). Or a general hard drive). As such, the functions of the first motherboard 6 and the second motherboard 7 can be increased. Furthermore, the first expansion board 4, the second expansion board 5, the first motherboard 6 and the second motherboard 7 are coupled to the connection module 3 by connectors 45, 55, 62, 72, respectively. However, such a manner of coupling by connectors 45, 55, 62, 72 is not intended to limit the invention. In other embodiments, The first expansion board 4, the second expansion board 5, the first motherboard 6 and the second motherboard 7 can be directly inserted into the connection module 3.

The following describes the assembly method of the server 2. Please refer to "Figure 2" first. First, the pluggable fan 8 can be installed between the main frame 81 and the mounting frame 85 first. The second connecting plate 32 of the connecting module 3 is fixed to the bottom frame 82 of the fan module 8 and can also be attached to the alignment hole 321 of the second connecting plate 32 and the alignment post 822 of the bottom frame 82 by screws. To enhance the fixing effect of the second connecting plate 32 fixed to the fan module 8.

Please refer to "Figure 3". The first connecting plate 31 of the connecting module 3 is first aligned with the fixing post 351 of the tray 35 by the hoist hole 314 and the plurality of positioning holes 315, and the first set of connecting ports 311 of the first connecting plate 31 is inserted into the storage back. Connector 221 of board 22. At the same time, the fixing post 351 is fixed in the hoist hole 314 and the positioning hole 315. Furthermore, the fourth set of ports 324 of the second connecting plate 32 passes through the through slots 821 of the bottom frame 82 of the fan module 8 and are inserted into the third set of ports 313. At the same time, the positioning post 352 of the tray 35 penetrates through the through hole 316 of the first connecting plate 31 to fix the positioning post 352 to the fan module 8. However, the manner in which the first connecting plate 31 and the second connecting plate 32 are fixed is not intended to limit the present invention. Furthermore, the side frames 83 and 84 of the fan module 8 are fixed to the fixing holes 121 and 131 of the side cases 12 and 13 of the casing 1 by the fixing members 87. Furthermore, the power module 9 is electrically connected to the first connecting plate 31 and the second connecting plate 32. In this way, the connection module 3 is mounted on the casing 1.

Please refer to "Figure 4". The first expansion board 4 can enter the casing 1 along the flush rails 141, 151 of the partition boards 14, 15 to be coupled with the first expansion board connection 埠 3121 of the second group connection 312 of the first connection board 31. Pick up. First motherboard 6 The first motherboard connection 埠 3251 of the fifth set of ports 325 of the second connection plate 32 can be coupled into the casing 1 along the flush rails 142, 152 of the divider plates 14, 15. The second expansion plate 5 can be coupled into the casing 1 along the flush rails 161, 171 of the partition plates 16, 17 to be coupled with the second expansion plate connection 埠 3122 of the second set of ports 312 of the first connection plate 31. Pick up. The second motherboard 7 can be inserted into the casing 1 along the flush rails 162, 172 of the partition plates 16, 17, and connected to the second motherboard connection 埠 3252 of the fifth group connection 325 of the second connecting plate 32. Coupling. In this manner, the first expansion board 4, the second expansion board 5, the first motherboard 6 and the second motherboard 7 are respectively inserted and detached from the connection module 3.

In other embodiments of the present embodiment, the storage module 2 is coupled to the first expansion board 4, the second expansion board 5, the first motherboard 6, and the second motherboard 7 by the connection module 3. When at least one of the first expansion board 4 and the second expansion board 5 is functioning normally, and at least one of the first motherboard 6 and the second motherboard 7 is functioning normally, the first motherboard 6 or the second motherboard 7 that is functioning normally can be The data is read and written to all the storage units 21 of the storage module 6 via the path of any of the first expansion board 4 or the second expansion board 5 that is operating normally.

In this embodiment and some other embodiments, the first motherboard 6, the second motherboard 7, the first expansion board 4, and the second expansion board 5 are independently and independently inserted into the casing 1 in a hot-swappable manner. Connection module 3. When the first motherboard 6, the second motherboard 7, the first expansion board 4, and the second expansion board 5 are all operating normally, replace any of the first motherboard 6 or the second motherboard 7 that is in normal operation, or any The first expansion board 4 or the second extension board 5 that operates normally does not affect the operation of the server 2.

Regarding the special technical effects and effects that can be achieved by the server structure of the present invention, please refer to FIG. 6 to FIG. 11 , wherein FIG. 6 is a storage module and a first motherboard according to an embodiment of the invention. a block diagram of the second motherboard, the first expansion board, and the second expansion board, and FIG. 7 is a storage module, a first connection board, a second connection board, a first motherboard, and a first embodiment according to an embodiment of the invention. A block diagram of the second motherboard, the first expansion board, and the second expansion board. As can be seen from FIG. 6, when the first motherboard 6 wants to access the data stored in the storage module 2, the first motherboard 6 can transmit the access command to the storage module through the first expansion board 4. Group 2, however, when necessary (for example, when the first expansion board 4 is in the busy recording state or when the command amount is too large), the first motherboard 6 can also transmit the access command to the storage module 2 through the second expansion board 5. Similarly, when the second motherboard 7 wants to access the data stored in the storage module 2, the second motherboard 7 can transmit the access command to the storage module 2 through the second expansion board 5. Moreover, the second motherboard 7 can also transmit the access command to the storage module 2 through the first expansion board 4 as necessary.

In addition, one or more first devices (eg, the first expansion chip 43) disposed on the first expansion board 4 are generally controlled by the first central processing unit 61 disposed on the first motherboard 6 to operate the operating system, and the second One or more second devices (e.g., second expansion chip 53) on the expansion board 5 are typically controlled by a second central processing unit 71 disposed on the second motherboard 7 to operate the operating system. But such a control method is not necessarily. When necessary, the first device disposed on the first expansion board 4 may also be controlled by the second central processing unit 71 disposed on the second motherboard 7, and the second device similarly disposed on the second expansion board 5 is also Can be set by the first motherboard 6 A central processing unit 61 controls.

Due to the application of the first connecting plate 31 and the second connecting plate 32, it can be seen from FIG. 7 that when the first motherboard 6 actually transmits a first command to the storage module 2, the first command is usually via the second The connecting plate 32 and the first connecting plate 31 are sent to the first expansion board 4. The first expansion chip 43 disposed on the first expansion board 4 determines that the first instruction is an instruction to be transmitted to the storage module 2, so the first expansion board 4 transmits the first instruction to the storage module via the first connection board 31. 2. However, the first command may not be transmitted to the first expansion board 4 but to the second expansion board 5, and the determination and actuation mode of the second expansion board 5 is like the first expansion board 4.

If the second motherboard 7 is to transmit a second command to the storage module 2, the second command is usually sent to the second expansion board 5 via the second connection board 32 and the first connection board 31. The second expansion chip 53 disposed on the second expansion board 5 determines that the second instruction is an instruction to be transmitted to the storage module 2, so the second expansion board 5 transmits the second instruction to the storage module via the first connection board 31. 2. However, the second command may not be transmitted to the second expansion board 5 but to the first expansion board 4, and the determination and actuation mode of the first expansion board 4 is like the second expansion board 5.

Next, please refer to FIG. 8 , which is a functional block diagram of the first expansion board in FIG. 7 removed according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Fig. 8, in actual operation, the first expansion board 4 in Fig. 7 may be removed due to maintenance or failure, so the entire server has the storage module 2, and the connection module 3 A connecting plate 31 and a second connecting plate 32, a second expansion plate 5, a first motherboard 6 and a second motherboard 7. At this time, when the first motherboard 6 is to access the data stored in the storage module 2, since the first expansion board 4 does not exist, the first motherboard 6 places the access instruction along the signal path. The CMD ₁ is transmitted to the second expansion board 5 via the second connection board 32 and the first connection board 31, and then the second extension board 5 (or the second extension chip 53 disposed on the second extension board 5) continues the access instruction. It is transmitted to the storage module 2 along the signal path CMD ₁ . 7 when the second motherboard access to the storage module 2, the second motherboard 7 conveyed along the signal path access command to the CMD memory module ₂ 2. That is to say, the removal of the first expansion board 4 does not affect the access of the first motherboard 6 to the storage module 2, because the function of the original first expansion board 4 can be shared by the second expansion board 5.

Similarly, please refer to FIG. 9 , which is a functional block diagram of the second expansion board in FIG. 7 removed according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 9, in actual operation, the second expansion board 5 in Figure 7 may be removed due to maintenance or failure, so the entire server has the remaining storage module 2, the connection module 3 A connecting plate 31 and a second connecting plate 32, a first expansion board 4, a first main board 6 and a second main board 7. At this time, when the first motherboard 6 is to access the data stored in the storage module 2, the first motherboard 6 places the access command along the signal path CMD ₃ via the second connection board 32, first. The connecting board 31 is transmitted to the first expansion board 4, and then the first expansion board 4 (or the first expansion chip 43 disposed on the first expansion board 4) continues to transmit the access command along the signal path CMD ₃ to the storage module. 2. When the second motherboard 7 is to access the data stored in the storage module 2, since the second expansion board 5 does not exist, the second motherboard 7 then places the access command along the signal path CMD. ₄ is transmitted to the first expansion board ₄ via the second connection board 32 and the first connection board 31, and then the first expansion board 4 (or the first expansion chip 43 disposed on the first expansion board 4) continues the access instruction. The signal path CMD _{4 is} transferred to the storage module 2. That is to say, the removal of the second expansion board 5 does not affect the access of the second motherboard 7 to the storage module 2, because the function of the original second expansion board 5 can be shared by the first expansion board 4.

Next, please refer to FIG. 10, which is a functional block diagram of the first motherboard in FIG. 7 removed according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 10, in actual operation, the first motherboard 6 in FIG. 7 may be removed due to maintenance or failure, so the entire server has the remaining storage module 2 and the connection module 3 A connecting plate 31 and a second connecting plate 32, a first expansion board 4, a second expansion board 5, and a second motherboard 7. At this time, the devices (for example, the first expansion chip 43 and the second expansion chip 53) located on the first expansion board 4 and the second expansion board 5 are collectively controlled by the processing device located on the second motherboard 7. For example, the first expansion board 4 can form a signal path CMD ₅ with the second motherboard 7 so that the processing device of the second motherboard 7 controls the first device located at the first expansion board 4 and is located at the second extension. The second device of the board 5. That is to say, the removal of the first motherboard 6 does not affect the operation of the components located in the first expansion board 4, since the functions of the original first motherboard 6 can be shared by the second motherboard 7.

Similarly, please refer to FIG. 11 , which is a functional block diagram of the second motherboard in FIG. 7 removed according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Fig. 11, in actual operation, the second motherboard 7 in Fig. 7 may be removed due to maintenance or failure, so the entire server has the storage module 2, and the connection module 3 A connecting plate 31 and a second connecting plate 32, a first expansion board 4, a second expansion board 5 and a first motherboard 6. At this time, the devices located at the first expansion board 4 and the second expansion board 5 (that is, the first expansion chip 43 and the second expansion chip 53) are collectively controlled by the processing device located on the first motherboard 6. For example, the second expansion board 5 can form a signal path CMD ₆ with the first motherboard 6 so that the processing device located at the first motherboard 6 controls the first device located at the first expansion board 4 and is located at the second extension. The second device of the board 5. That is to say, the removal of the second motherboard 7 does not affect the operation of the components located on the second expansion board 5, since the functions of the original second motherboard 7 can be shared by the first motherboard 6.

In summary, according to the server disclosed in the present invention, the first expansion board, the second expansion board, the first motherboard, and the second motherboard are respectively connected to the connection module in a pluggable manner. In this way, the replacement and assembly efficiency of the first expansion board, the second expansion board, the first motherboard, and the second motherboard can be quickly improved.

In some embodiments, when at least one of the first expansion board and the second expansion board is functioning normally, and at least one of the first motherboard and the second motherboard is in normal operation, the first motherboard or the second motherboard that is in normal operation may be Read and write data to all storage modules via the path of any functioning first expansion board or second expansion board. When the first motherboard, the second motherboard, the first expansion board, and the second expansion board all operate normally, replace any first or second motherboard that is functioning normally, or any first extension that is functioning normally The board or the second expansion board does not affect the operation of the server. Since the combination of the first expansion board and the second expansion board and the combination of the first motherboard and the second motherboard are Redundant Design, when one motherboard or extension When the board fails, its other motherboard and expansion board can take over its work immediately, so that the server does not need to be shut down for maintenance. In this way, the first motherboard, the second motherboard, the first expansion board, and the second expansion board can be hot-swapped to the server, and the server can be directly replaced without re-shutdown, and the work can be continued without affecting. The stability and reliability of the server system greatly increases operational efficiency.

While the present invention has been described above in terms of the preferred embodiments thereof, it is not intended to limit the invention, and the invention may be modified and modified without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The patent protection scope of the invention is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application attached to the specification.

1‧‧‧Shell

1000‧‧‧ server

12, 13‧‧‧ side shell

17‧‧‧ partition board

2‧‧‧Memory Module

22‧‧‧Storage backplane

3‧‧‧Connecting module

4‧‧‧First expansion board

5‧‧‧Second expansion board

6‧‧‧First motherboard

64‧‧‧Electronic module

7‧‧‧Second motherboard

74‧‧‧Electronic module

8‧‧‧Fan module

87‧‧‧Fixed parts

9‧‧‧Power Module

Claims (13)

A server comprising: a casing, comprising a bottom casing; a storage module disposed on the bottom casing and provided with a plurality of storage units; a connection module disposed on the bottom casing and connected to the storage module; a first expansion board, at least one first expansion chip; a second expansion board, at least one second expansion chip; a first motherboard, at least one first central processing unit; and a second The motherboard is provided with at least one second central processing unit; wherein the first expansion board, the second expansion board, the first motherboard, and the second motherboard are respectively connected to the connection module in a pluggable manner group. The server of claim 1, wherein the connection module has a first side and a second side opposite to each other, the storage module is connected to the first side of the connection module; the first expansion board, The second expansion board, the first motherboard, and the second motherboard are respectively connected to the second side of the connection module. The server of claim 1, wherein the storage module is provided with a storage backplane disposed between the connection module and the storage units and connected between the connection module and the storage units. The storage module is coupled to the connection module by the storage backplane. The server of claim 1, wherein the connection module comprises a first connecting plate and a second connecting plate connected to each other, the first connecting plate being interposed between the second connecting plate and the bottom case; The first connection board includes: a first set of connection ports for connecting the storage module and establishing an electrical coupling relationship with the storage module; a second set of connection ports electrically coupled to the first a set of ports for connecting the first expansion board, the second expansion board or the first motherboard, the second motherboard for data reading and writing, and a third group of ports electrically coupled to the The first group of ports 埠, the second group of ports 连接 are connected to the second connecting plate; wherein the second connecting plate comprises: a fourth group of connecting ports, and electrically coupled with the third group of ports Connected to the first connecting board; and a fifth set of connecting ports electrically coupled to the fourth set of ports for connecting the first motherboard, the second motherboard or the first expansion board, The second expansion board performs data reading and writing. The server of claim 4, wherein the connection module further comprises a tray, the tray is mounted on the bottom case, the tray is provided with a plurality of fixing columns, the first connecting plate has a plurality of hoist holes and a plurality of positioning The first connecting plate is mounted on the tray by the hoist holes and the positioning holes and the fixing posts. The server of claim 4 further includes a fan module assembled between the storage module and the first expansion board, the second expansion board, the first motherboard, and the second motherboard. Wherein, the fan module comprises a main frame and a bottom a frame, two side frames, and at least one mounting frame, the bottom frame and the two side frames are respectively connected to the three ends of the main frame and facing the first expansion board, the second expansion board, the first motherboard, and the second The mounting direction of the motherboard extends. The mounting frame is connected to the main frame and extends toward the storage module. The mounting frame houses at least one pluggable fan. The server of claim 6, wherein the second connecting plate is mounted on the bottom frame, the bottom frame has at least one through slot, and the fourth set of connecting ports of the second connecting plate are connected through the through slot The third set of ports establishes an electrical coupling relationship with the first connection board. The server of claim 6, wherein the casing further comprises two side casings, the two side frames being respectively fixed to the two side casings by at least one fixing member. The server of claim 1 further includes a power module disposed adjacent to the first expansion board and the first motherboard, or disposed adjacent to the second expansion board and the second motherboard And the power module is connected to the connection module. According to the server of claim 1, wherein the first expansion board includes a first main expansion board and a first sub-expansion board, the first main expansion board is coupled to the connection module and the first sub- The second expansion board includes a second main expansion board and a second sub-expansion board. The second main expansion board is coupled to the connection module and the second sub-expansion board. The server according to claim 1, wherein the casing comprises a plurality of partition plates respectively standing on the bottom casing, the partition plates each having two flush rails, and the two flat flushes of the partition panels The first expansion board, the second expansion board, the first motherboard, and the second motherboard are respectively corresponding to each other. The guide rails of the partition plates are respectively inserted or detached from the connection module. The server of the first aspect of the invention, wherein the storage module is coupled to the first expansion board, the second expansion board, the first motherboard, and the second motherboard by the connection module When the first expansion board and the second expansion board are at least one of normal operation, and the first motherboard and the second motherboard have at least one functioning normal, the first motherboard or the second motherboard that works normally Data can be read and written to all of the storage units of the storage module via any of the working first expansion boards or the second expansion board. The server of claim 1, wherein the first motherboard, the second motherboard, the first expansion panel, and the second expansion panel are independently disposed in the casing, and the first motherboard When the second motherboard, the first expansion board, and the second expansion board are all in normal operation, replace the first motherboard or the second motherboard that is in normal operation, or the first one that is functioning normally The expansion board or the second expansion board does not affect the operation of the server.