TWI785541B - Server system - Google Patents

Abstract

A server system includes a chassis, two computing node modules, a plurality of power ports, a plurality of power supply units, and a power cord module. The chassis has a front end and a back end. The two computing node modules are disposed in the chassis and close to the back end. The power ports are located at the back end and the outside of the chassis. The power supply units are disposed in the chassis and close to the front end. The power cord module is located between the computing node modules and is connected to the power supply units and the power ports.

Description

server system

The present disclosure relates to a server system.

In the current server system configuration with 2U height and 4 node servers (Node) models, the node server is installed at the back end of the server system, and the power supply unit configuration is also set at the back end of the server system to support the node server Among them, the operation of the central processing unit, wherein the number of power supply units is usually 2.

In response to the development of a new generation CPU with higher power, in order to enable the power supply unit to provide sufficient wattage to support the new generation CPU, one method is to increase the number of power supply units, for example, four.

However, due to the increase in the power of the new generation of CPUs, a larger heat dissipation space is required than the previous CPUs, and there is a need to increase the number of power supply units to support the new generation of CPUs, so the current component configuration cannot allow The node server and the power supply unit are arranged at the rear end of the server system at the same time.

Therefore, how to propose a server system that can solve the above problems is one of the problems that the industry is eager to invest in research and development resources to solve.

In view of this, one purpose of the present disclosure is to propose a server system that can solve the above problems.

In order to achieve the above object, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a server system includes a chassis, two computing node modules, multiple power interfaces, multiple power supply units, and a power cable module. The housing has a front end and a rear end. The two computing node modules are arranged in the casing and close to the rear end. The power connector is located on the rear and outside the case. The power supply unit is arranged in the casing and close to the front end. The power cable module is located between the two computing node modules and is connected to the power supply unit and the power interface.

In one or more implementations of the present disclosure, the server system further includes a plurality of data storage modules. The data storage module is arranged in the case and close to the front end.

In one or more implementations of the present disclosure, the data storage module is adjacent to two computing node modules.

In one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, a plurality of data storage modules are further disposed on opposite sides of the front end.

In one or more implementations of the present disclosure, a plurality of power supply units are adjacent to two computing node modules.

In one or more implementations of the present disclosure, multiple power supply units are disposed between multiple data storage modules.

In one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the front end and the rear end are arranged in a first direction, and the power cord module extends along the first direction.

In one or more implementations of the present disclosure, the server system further includes a power distribution module, the power distribution module is disposed in the casing and connected to the two computing node modules and a plurality of power supply units.

In one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the power distribution module and the power line module are embedded with each other.

In one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the front end and the rear end are arranged in a first direction, and the power distribution module extends along a second direction different from the first direction.

To sum up, in the server system of the present invention, because a plurality of power supply units are arranged at the front end of the server system, the computing node modules arranged at the rear end of the server system can have sufficient cooling space. In the server system of the present invention, since the power cord module extends from the rear end of the server system to the front end and connects a plurality of power supply units at the front end and a plurality of power supply interfaces at the rear end, each of the server system components for optimum space utilization.

The above description is only used to explain the problems to be solved by the present disclosure, the technical means to solve the problems, and the effects thereof, etc. The specific details of the present disclosure will be introduced in detail in the following implementation methods and related drawings.

The following will disclose multiple implementations of the present disclosure with diagrams, and for the sake of clarity, many practical details will be described together in the following description. However, it should be understood that these practical details should not be used to limit the present disclosure. That is to say, in some embodiments of the present disclosure, these practical details are unnecessary. In addition, for the sake of simplifying the drawings, some well-known structures and components will be shown in a simple and schematic manner in the drawings. The same reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or similar elements.

The structure, function and connection relationship among the components included in the server system 100 of this embodiment will be introduced in detail below.

As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, in this embodiment, the server system 100 includes a chassis 110, a plurality of computing node modules 120, a plurality of power interfaces 122, a plurality of power supply units 130, and a power cord module 140. The housing 110 has opposite front ends 110a and rear ends 110b. The computing node module 120 is disposed in the casing 110 and close to the rear end 110b. The power interface 122 faces toward the rear end 110b. The power interface 122 is located at the rear end 110 b and outside the casing 110 . The power supply unit 130 is disposed in the casing 110 and is close to the front end 110a. The power line module 140 is located between the computing node modules 120 and connected to the power supply unit 130 and the power interface 122 .

With the aforementioned structural configuration, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , the server system 100 can use the power supply unit 130 close to the front end 110 a to obtain sufficient cooling space for the computing node modules 120 close to the rear end 110 b. In addition, since the power cable module 140 is located between the computing node modules 120 and connected to the power supply unit 130 and the power interface 122 , the power supply unit 130 and the computing node module 120 have optimal space utilization in the casing 110 .

Taking this embodiment as an example, the power supply unit 130 is adjacent to the computing node module 120 , but the disclosure is not limited thereto. In some implementations, the power supply unit 130 and the computing node module 120 may be respectively located at the front end 110 a and the rear end 110 b of the server system 100 without being adjacent to each other.

In some embodiments, the power cord module 140 is in the shape of a plate. In some embodiments, the power cable module 140 is specially designed as a long and narrow plate so that the computing node module 120 can obtain an optimal space utilization. A plurality of power cables 141 extending from the power supply unit 130 are embedded in the power cable module 140 , wherein the power cables 141 extend from the power supply unit 130 to the power interface 122 close to the rear end 110 b of the server system 100 . The power interface 122 is configured to receive an external power cord to provide power to the power supply unit 130 .

Taking this embodiment as an example, as shown in FIG. 1 , the power cord module 140 may include a plurality of protection plates 140P, and the protection plates 140P cover the power cord 141 to protect the power cord 141 from external force damage, but the disclosure is not limited to this. In some embodiments, the power cord module 140 may not include the protective plate 140P.

In some embodiments, the number of protection plates 140P may be 2, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Specifically, the number of protective plates 140P may be 1, 3 or more than 3. In some embodiments, the number of protection plates 140P may be 0, in other words, the power cord module 140 may not have the protection plates 140P.

Taking this embodiment as an example, the power line module 140 is located between the computing node modules 120 , but the disclosure is not limited thereto. In some embodiments, the power line module 140 may not be located between the computing node modules 120 .

In some embodiments, the front end 110a and the rear end 110b are arranged in a first direction D1, and the power cord module 140 extends along the first direction D1, but the disclosure is not limited thereto.

In some implementations, one end of the power cord 141 in the power cord module 140 is connected to the power supply unit 130 , and the other end of the power cord 141 is connected to the power interface 122 .

In some embodiments, when the other end of the power cord 141 is connected to the power interface 122 , an adapter interface (not shown) may be used. The adapter interface is configured so that the other end of the power cord 141 is electrically connected to the power interface 122 . In some embodiments, the adapter interface is close to the rear end 110b. In some implementations, the transfer interface is disposed on the rear end 110 b , for example, the transfer interface may be directly disposed on the rear end 110 b inside the casing 110 . In some embodiments, the transfer interface is plate-shaped and extends along the second direction D2.

In some implementations, the power interface 122 is disposed on the rear end 110 b , for example, the power interface 122 may be directly disposed on the rear end 110 b outside the casing 110 .

In some implementations, the number of power interfaces 122 may be more than two. In some implementations, the number of the power interface 122 may be one, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , in this embodiment, the server system 100 further includes a plurality of data storage modules 150 . The data storage module 150 is disposed in the casing 110 and close to the front end 110a.

Taking this embodiment as an example, the data storage modules 150 are disposed on opposite sides of the front end 110a. In some implementations, the data storage module 150 is further disposed on opposite sides of the front end 110a, for example, on both sides in the second direction D2, but the disclosure is not limited thereto. In some implementations, the data storage modules 150 may be adjacent to each other and close to the left or right side of the front end 110 a of the server system 100 .

Taking this embodiment as an example, the power supply unit 130 is disposed between the data storage modules 150 , but the disclosure is not limited thereto. In some implementations, the power supply unit 130 is adjacent to the data storage modules 150 and is not disposed between the data storage modules 150 .

As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , in this embodiment, the server system 100 further includes a power distribution module 160 . The power distribution module 160 is disposed in the casing 110 and connected to the computing node module 120 and the power supply unit 130

With the aforementioned structural configuration, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the server system 100 can centrally arrange the power supply unit 130 and the data storage module 150 at the front end 110a, so that the computing nodes close to the rear end 110b can be modularized. Group 120 obtains sufficient space for heat dissipation. In addition, because the power line module 140 is located between the computing node modules 120 and connected to the power supply unit 130 and the power interface 122, in addition, because the power distribution module 160 is arranged in the casing 110 and connected to the computing node modules 120 and The power supply unit 130 enables the computing node module 120 and the power supply unit 130 to have optimal space utilization in the case 110 .

To sum up, in some implementations of the present disclosure, when the user connects one end of an external power cord to the socket, and connects the other end of the external power cord to the power interface 122 , the resulting current can be passed through The power cord 141 in the power cord module 140 flows to the power supply unit 130 to activate the power supply unit 130 . The activated power supply unit 130 further provides power through the power distribution module 160 to enable the computing node module 120 or other components in the server system 100 to operate.

In some implementations, the number of data storage modules 150 can be two. In some implementations, the number of data storage modules 150 may not be two. In other words, the disclosure does not intend to limit the number of data storage modules 150 .

In some embodiments, the power distribution module 160 and the power line module 140 are embedded with each other. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1 , the power cord module 140 may include a recess 140R at its top, and the power distribution module 160 may include a recess 160R at its bottom. The concave portion 140R and the concave portion 160R are fitted together, so that the power cord module 140 and the power distribution module 160 are arranged in a shape similar to a cross in the casing 110 . In some embodiments, the recess 140R and the recess 160R are provided for the convenience of installation and disassembly.

In some embodiments, the power distribution module 160 and the power line module 140 may not be fitted with each other. In some embodiments, the power cord module 140 may not include the recess 140R, and the power distribution module 160 may not include the recess 160R.

In some embodiments, the power distribution module 160 extends along a second direction D2 different from the first direction D1, but the disclosure is not limited thereto.

In some implementations, as shown in FIG. 2 , the number of computing node modules 120 is two. It should be noted that, in fact, each computing node module 120 includes 2 node servers. In other words, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , the two computing node modules 120 disposed in the casing 110 substantially include four node servers in total.

In some implementations, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the two node servers in each computing node module 120 are arranged along the third direction D3, for example, it may be arranged up and down, But the present disclosure is not limited thereto. In some embodiments, the arrangement of the two node servers in each computing node module 120 may be arranged along the first direction D1 , along the second direction D2 or along other directions.

In some implementations, the number of node servers included in each computing node module 120 may not be 2. In other words, the present disclosure does not intend to limit the number of node servers included in each computing node module 120 . In some implementations, for example, the number of node servers that each computing node module 120 may include may be 1, 3 or any number above 3.

In some embodiments, the number of power supply units 130 is four. It should be noted that, in the embodiment of the present disclosure, as shown in FIG. 1, the four power supply units 130 present a spatial configuration of 2x2 (that is, two power supply units 130 are arranged in each direction), so that Adjacent data storage modules 150 achieve optimal space utilization. In some implementations, the spatial configuration of the four power supply units 130 may not be a 2x2 spatial configuration. In this disclosure, the power supply units 130 arranged in a 2×2 spatial configuration are the best implementation.

In some implementations, the number of power supply units 130 may not be four. In other words, the present disclosure does not intend to limit the number of power supply units 130 . In some embodiments, for example, the number of power supply units 130 can be any number of 4 or more, but the number of power supply units 130 cannot be less than 4, if the number of power supply units 130 is less than 4, there are It may result that the two computing node modules 120 cannot obtain sufficient power support and fail to operate.

In some embodiments, the first direction D1 may be the X direction, the second direction D2 may be the Y direction, and the third direction D3 may be the Z direction, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

From the above detailed description of the specific implementation of the present disclosure, it can be clearly seen that in the server system of the present invention, since multiple power supply units are arranged at the front end of the server system, it can be arranged behind the server system Computing node modules at the end have sufficient space for heat dissipation. In the server system of the present invention, since the power cord module extends from the rear end of the server system to the front end and connects the power supply unit and multiple power interfaces, each component in the server system can obtain the best space utilization .

In one embodiment of the present invention, the server of the present invention can be used for artificial intelligence (English: Artificial Intelligence, referred to as AI) computing, edge computing (edge computing), and can also be used as a 5G server, cloud server or vehicle Internet server use.

Although the present disclosure has been disclosed above in terms of implementation, it is not intended to limit this disclosure. Any person skilled in the art may make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure. Therefore, the protection of this disclosure The scope shall be defined by the scope of the appended patent application.

100: Server system 110: Chassis 110a: front side 110b: Rear side 120:Computing node module 122: Power interface 130: Power supply unit 140: Power cord module 140P: Protection board 140R, 160R: concave part 141: Power cord 150: Data storage module 160: Power distribution module D1: the first direction D2: Second direction D3: Third direction

In order to make the above and other purposes, features, advantages and embodiments of the present disclosure more comprehensible, the accompanying drawings are described as follows: FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a server system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a top view illustrating a server system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

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100: Server system

110: Chassis

110a: front side

110b: Rear side

120:Computing node module

122: Power interface

130: Power supply unit

140: Power cord module

150: Data storage module

160: Power distribution module

D1: the first direction

D2: Second direction

Claims (10)

A server system comprising: A casing has a front end and a rear end; Two computing node modules are arranged in the casing and close to the rear end; A plurality of power interfaces are located at the rear end and outside the casing; A plurality of power supply units are arranged in the casing and close to the front end; and A power line module is located between the two computing node modules and connected to the power supply units and the power interfaces. The server system as described in claim 1 further includes a plurality of data storage modules, and the data storage modules are arranged in the casing and close to the front end. The server system as described in claim 2, wherein the data storage modules are adjacent to the two computing node modules. The server system as described in claim 2, wherein the data storage modules are further arranged on opposite sides of the front end. The server system according to claim 1, wherein the power supply units are adjacent to the two computing node modules. The server system as described in claim 5, wherein the power supply units are arranged between a plurality of data storage modules. The server system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the front end and the rear end are arranged in a first direction, and the power cord module extends along the first direction. The server system as described in claim 1 further includes a power distribution module, the power distribution module is arranged in the housing and connected to the two computing node modules and the power supply units. The server system according to claim 8, wherein the power distribution module and the power line module are embedded with each other. The server system according to claim 8, wherein the front end and the rear end are arranged in a first direction, and the power distribution module extends along a second direction different from the first direction.

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