CN202443354U - A multi-node cable-free modular computer - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model discloses a multi-node cable-free modular computer, aiming to provide a computer with a cable-free structure design, high integration degree, integration of multiple nodes, reasonable and compact structure, and low energy consumption. The main chassis is a Proprietary chassis with a 2U height hot-swappable motherboard. The main chassis is equipped with a power backplane, a chassis backplane and multiple X86-based hot-swappable motherboards. Each X86-based hot-swappable motherboard is integrated There is a thin client computing unit; the power supply includes a main power supply module and a backup power supply module, the power input terminals of the main power supply module and the backup power supply module are respectively connected to the mains, and the power output terminals of the main power supply module and the backup power supply module are respectively connected to the back of the power supply Board hot-swappable connection, the power supply backplane is connected to one end of the chassis backplane, and each X86 architecture hot-swappable mainboard is connected to the chassis backplane through its own hot-swappable adapter board; each X86 architecture hot-swappable mainboard Integrated with BMC out-of-band management module.

Description

Multi-Node Cable-Free Modular Computer

technical field

The utility model relates to a multi-node cable-free modular computer.

Background technique

For a long time, traditional computer systems usually adopt a single-node design. From the perspective of space efficiency, traditional computers use a 2U single-node design, which is a waste of space and energy consumption. For a traditional 2U single-node computer, a power supply system of more than 700 watts is usually used. In a dense computer room environment, the number of computers placed as a whole is quite limited, and the power supply system is also the largest power loss in a dense computer room.

Traditional computers are usually unable to achieve cable-free design. The presence of multiple cables in the body will cause multiple points of failure. The data signal will cause signal crosstalk due to poor cable or connector material, which will bring inconvenience to the system due to the connection failure of the line. Stable, in addition, the many cables in the body will cause the direction of air flow in the body, affecting the overall heat dissipation of the body.

Contents of the invention

The utility model aims to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art, and provides a computer with a cable-free structure design, high integration degree, integration of multiple nodes, reasonable and compact structure, and low energy consumption.

The utility model is realized through the following technical solutions:

A multi-node cable-free modular computer is characterized in that it includes a main frame and a power supply, the main frame is a Proprietary structure chassis with a 2U height hot-swappable motherboard, and a power backplane is installed in the main frame , Chassis backplane and multiple X86 architecture hot-swappable motherboards, each X86 architecture hot-swappable motherboard is integrated with a thin client computing unit;

The power supply includes a main power supply module and a backup power supply module, the power input terminals of the main power supply module and the backup power supply module are respectively connected to the mains, and the power output terminals of the main power supply module and the backup power supply module are respectively connected to the power supply backplane One end is hot-swappable connected, the other end of the power supply backplane is connected to one end of the chassis backplane, and each X86 architecture hot-swappable motherboard is connected to the other end of the chassis backplane through its own hot-swap adapter board ; Each X86 architecture hot-swappable motherboard is integrated with a BMC out-of-band management module;

The storage device adopts multiple hot-swappable solid-state storage devices and mechanical storage devices;

A power supply fan frame is installed in the main chassis, and a plurality of power supply interfaces are arranged on the power supply fan frame, and a heat dissipation fan is hot-swappable connected to each power supply interface.

Multiple hot-swappable solid-state storage devices and mechanical storage devices are connected to the storage computer through a network.

The motor of each cooling fan is hot-swappable connected to the power supply interface on the power supply fan frame through the fan speed reducer. The rotating shaft of the cooling fan adopts a closed copper shaft bearing. leaf fan.

Each storage device is connected and fixed to the hard disk bracket, and the hard disk bracket is hot-swappable connected to the chassis backplane; the solid-state storage device is a SATA DOM disk and an SSD disk, and the SATA DOM disk and the SSD disk are rewritable through the SLC The RAM chip stores data, and the SATA DOM disk and SSD disk are connected to the motherboard integrated SATA interface to transmit data; the mechanical storage device is a SATA third-generation interface hard disk, and the SATA third-generation interface hard disk is connected to the motherboard integrated SATA third-generation interface to transmit data.

The network card adopts a high-performance dual 1000M transmission speed network card.

The utility model has the following technical effects:

1. The computer of this utility model adopts a multi-node design, and each node adopts a hot-swappable design. If a node has a problem, it can be replaced and maintained online, which greatly saves maintenance time and cost.

2. The computer of the utility model adopts a modular redundant design, integrates multiple independent traditional computer thin clients within 2U height, and each node space is only 0.25U designed, with high integration, reasonable and compact structure, and low energy consumption. The carbon emissions generated by billion calculations are not higher than 0.2 kg.

3. All the components inside the computer of the present invention, including the motherboard, hot-swappable fans, redundant power supplies, disk trays, etc. In this way, the adapter boards are connected to each other and communicate with each other. At the same time, the overall heat dissipation design is adopted without wiring design, which effectively avoids signal crosstalk caused by data signals due to poor cable or connector materials, and the connection failure of the line to the system. The instability brought by the system minimizes the failure rate without increasing the management burden of the management system. At the same time, it also allows more cooling space inside the main chassis, and the user can significantly improve the Overall cooling effect.

4. The computer power supply module of the utility model adopts a hot-swappable redundant design, and the multi-node shared power supply design reduces the number of power supply components used by a unit computing unit, ensuring ultra-low energy consumption of the computer.

5. The computer of the present invention adopts the motherboard integrated BMC chip and DCM software to monitor and manage the computer through the IPMI2.0 protocol network. Hardware-based computer real-time power consumption and temperature statistics and reporting functions, as well as user-defined statistical time period function; support hardware-based power consumption control function, the managed computer can adjust power consumption according to the management goals set by users; support such as Industry-standard computer management specifications such as IPMI support in-band (In-Band) and/or out-of-band (Out-Of-Band) management methods.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the multi-node cable-free modular computer mainframe box of the utility model;

Figure 2 is a rear view of an 8-node cable-free modular computer.

Detailed ways

The utility model will be described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

The structural diagram of the multi-node cable-free modular computer of the present invention is shown in Figure 1, including a main chassis 3 and a power supply, and the main chassis 3 is a Proprietary structure chassis with a 2U height hot-swappable main board. A power supply backplane 1, a chassis backplane and a plurality of X86 architecture hot-swappable mainboards are installed in the main chassis, and each X86 architecture hot-swappable mainboard is integrated with a thin client computing unit.

The power supply includes a main power supply module and a backup power supply module. The power input terminals of the main power supply module and the backup power supply module are respectively connected to the mains. Due to the dual-module redundant power supply design, the computer can be guaranteed uninterrupted normal power supply. The power output ends of the main power supply module and the standby power supply module are connected to one end of the power supply backplane by hot plugging, and the other end of the power supply backplane is connected to one end of the chassis backplane. The respective hot-swappable adapter boards are connected to the other end of the chassis backplane. Each X86 architecture hot-swappable motherboard is integrated with a BMC out-of-band management module. The BMC out-of-band management module is composed of rewritable crystal components. The internal management system of the crystal components has been programmed. Ethernet interface, and communicate with external devices through the above-mentioned Ethernet port, the external devices manage and dispatch the management system in the BMC out-of-band management module through the network to realize the out-of-band management function for this functional computer.

The storage device adopts multiple hot-swappable solid-state storage devices and mechanical storage devices.

A power supply fan frame is installed in the main chassis, and a plurality of power supply interfaces are arranged on the power supply fan frame, and a heat dissipation fan 2 is hot-swappable connected to each power supply interface, so as to realize the hot-swap design and overall heat dissipation of the heat dissipation fan.

Multiple hot-swappable solid-state storage devices and mechanical storage devices are connected to the storage computer through a network.

The motor of each cooling fan is hot-swappable connected to the power supply interface on the power supply fan frame through the fan speed reducer. The rotating shaft of the cooling fan adopts a closed copper shaft bearing. leaf fan.

Each storage device is connected and fixed to the hard disk bracket, and the hard disk bracket is hot-swappable connected to the chassis backplane; the solid-state storage device is a SATA DOM disk and an SSD disk, and the SATA DOM disk and the SSD disk are rewritable through the SLC The RAM chip stores data, and the SATA DOM disk and SSD disk are connected to the motherboard integrated SATA interface to transmit data; the mechanical storage device is a SATA third-generation interface hard disk, and the SATA third-generation interface hard disk is connected to the motherboard integrated SATA third-generation interface to transmit data.

The network card adopts a high-performance dual 1000M transmission speed network card to give full play to the performance advantages brought by the high bandwidth of the system. By performing data sorting and merging in the network chip, it reduces the I/O overhead of the virtual machine hypervisor in the virtualized computer .

The computer of the utility model adopts a multi-node design, and Fig. 2 is a rear view of a cable-free modular computer with 8 nodes, and the multi-nodes share a power supply 4, and the input and output interfaces on each sub-node are all independent of each other, in order to reduce power consumption input, only the power module is shared.

The computer hardware structure of the utility model adopts an X86 architecture main board, and the main chassis adopts a 2U multi-node modularized full redundancy design, a built-in design of a low-noise heavy-duty adjustable-speed fan blade, a high-efficiency AC heat exchange power supply system, and supports in-band Out-of-band management. Reasonable structural configuration, low energy consumption, multiple nodes, high reliability, easy management, and can eliminate the threat of user data loss.

Claims (4)

1. a multinode does not have the cable modular computer; It is characterized in that; Comprise mainframe box, power supply; Said mainframe box is the Proprietary structure cabinet of the highly hot-swappable motherboard of 2U, and power supply backplane, cabinet backboard and polylith X86 framework hot plug motherboard are installed in the said mainframe box, is integrated with the thin client computing unit on the every X86 framework hot plug motherboard; Said power supply comprises main supply module and stand-by power supply module; The power input of said main supply module and stand-by power supply module is electrically connected with the city respectively; The power output end of said main supply module and stand-by power supply module is connected with power supply backplane one end hot plug respectively; The other end of said power supply backplane is connected with cabinet backboard one end, and every X86 framework hot plug motherboard hot plug card extender through separately respectively is connected with the other end of said cabinet backboard; Be integrated with BMC outband management module on the every X86 framework hot plug motherboard;

Memory device adopts the solid storage device and the mechanical storage equipment of polylith hot plug;

The power supply fan board is installed in the said mainframe box, and said power supply fan board is provided with a plurality of power supply interfaces, and hot plug is connected with radiator fan on each power supply interface.

2. multinode according to claim 1 does not have the cable modular computer, and the solid storage device of polylith hot plug is connected with the storage computation machine through network with mechanical storage equipment.

3. multinode according to claim 1 does not have the cable modular computer; It is characterized in that; The motor of each radiator fan is connected with power supply interface hot plug on the fan board of supplying power through fan reduction of speed device; The rotation axis of said radiator fan adopts closed copper axle bearing, and said radiator fan is the heavy adjustable speed flabellum of a low noise fan.

4. multinode according to claim 1 does not have the cable modular computer, it is characterized in that, each memory device and hard disk support bracket are fixedly connected, and hard disk support bracket is connected with the hot plug of cabinet backboard; Said solid storage device is SATA DOM dish and SSD dish, and said SATA DOM dish and SSD dish are through the erasable RAM chip-stored data of SLC, and said SATA DOM dish is connected the transmission data with the SSD dish with the integrated SATA interface of mainboard; Mechanical storage equipment is a SATA three generations interface hard disk, and said SATA three generations interface hard disk is connected the transmission data with the integrated SATA three generations of mainboard interface.

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