The present invention relates to a server having a computing unit, and more particularly to a 3.5-inch IP miniature computing unit. The original network storage is converted into a high-density network miniature computing unit to form a high-density miniature server operated under SDN, meeting the requirements of high-density network miniature computing units for cluster servers.
Nowadays, the network is based on SDN (software-defined networking). SDN is a network virtualization and uses Open Flow to separate the control plane of a router from the data plane, and is implemented with software. SDN allows a network administrator, without a change of the hardware, to replan the network by means of a program in a central control manner, so that the network can control paths automatically (automation). In the new control mode, a controller of a control layer is responsible for the network administration instead of the original, providing a method for controlling the network traffic and providing a core network and an innovative good network platform. Developers can develop application software deployed in the controller. The Open Flow and the controller are configured to communicate with and issue instructions to the equipment of the data layer, and the network equipment is responsible for packet transmission.
In addition, the existing rack-mounted server having a height of 1 U (about 4.445 cm) includes not more than two servers. If it is a knife-style design, the server having a height of 3 U may be mounted with fourteen servers. Not all the servers need to emphasize their computing capability, so their spaces are different. Therefore, some of the servers don't reserve too much space, thereby improving the density of the server, that is, in the same space, the number of the mounted servers is increased as much as possible. Therefore, how to effectively improve the density of the server within the space is the key point to develop and to make a breakthrough.
Accordingly, the inventor of the present invention has devoted himself based on his many years of practical experiences to solve these problems and to develop a rack-mounted server having an IP miniature computing unit.
The primary object of the present invention is to provide a server having an IP miniature computing unit, operated under SDN, which uses a 3.5-inch hard disk designed as a 3.5-inch IP miniature computing unit and provides the SGMII signal to the outside through a SAS connector, so that the 3.5-inch IP miniature computing unit may be installed to an existing IP HDD casing. The original network storage is converted into a high-density network miniature computing unit, meeting the requirements of high-density network miniature computing units for cluster servers.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a server having an IP miniature computing unit, which enables a casing having a height of 1 U to accommodate twelve 3.5-inch IP miniature computing units therein to achieve the implementation of a high-density rack-mounted server. When one of the IP miniature computing units is damaged, the loss can be reduced. It is convenient to replace the IP miniature computing unit, with excellent practicality and economy.
In order to achieve the aforesaid objects, the server of the present invention, operated under SDN (software-defined networking), comprises a machine body device. The machine body device includes a bottom plate. The bottom plate is provided with a plurality of electronic devices electrically connected with the bottom plate. The electronic devices include at least one power supply, at least one switch, and an IP miniature computing device. The switch is provided with a plurality of network interfaces. The IP miniature computing device includes at least one IP miniature computing unit. The IP miniature computing unit includes a motherboard. The motherboard is electrically connected with a processor, at least one SAS connector, a voltage converter, at least one storage, and at least one memory. The SAS connector is used for receiving and transmitting network signals and power. The voltage converter converts the power received by the SAS connector into the voltage required for all electronic components on the motherboard.
Preferably, the SAS connector of the IP miniature computing unit is a SFF-8323 SAS connector.
Preferably, the IP miniature computing unit has an external specification identical to that of a 3.5-inch hard disk.
Preferably, the server has a height of 4.445 cm.
Preferably, the IP miniature computing device includes twelve IP miniature computing units.
Preferably, the storage of the IP miniature computing unit is M.2.
Preferably, the memory of the IP miniature computing unit is DDR3 DRAM or DDR2 DRAM.
Preferably, the processor is a CPU or a GPU (graphics processor), and a heat sink is provided above the processor.
Preferably, the CPU is an Intel X86 CPU or an ARM base CPU.
Preferably, the bottom plate is provided with a circuit board and a plurality of fans thereon.
Embodiments of the present invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Advantages and features of the inventive concept and methods of accomplishing the same may be understood more readily by reference to the following detailed description of embodiments and the accompanying drawings. The inventive concept may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein. In the drawings, the relative sizes of elements should not be construed as being limited to the proportion and arrangement relationship as shown in the drawings and may be exaggerated for clarity, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
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The advantages of the server having an IP miniature computing unit of the present invention are described hereinafter. At least one storage of the original IP storage server operated under SDN is replaced with the IP miniature computing unit, thereby increasing the computing capability of the IP storage server. Only the IP storage is replaced with the IP miniature computing unit, so the conversion is simple and the cost is very low. Furthermore, the second receiving space 10B of the bottom plate 11 is provided with the plurality of IP miniature computing units 21 (e.g., twelve IP miniature computing units 21). That is, the casing having a height of 1 U is provided with twelve 3.5-inch IP miniature computing units 21 to achieve the technical solution of a high-density rack-mounted server. When one of the IP miniature computing units is damaged, the loss can be reduced. It is convenient to replace the IP miniature computing unit, with excellent practicality and economy.
Thereby, the server having an IP miniature computing unit of the present invention, operated under SDN, uses a 3.5-inch hard disk designed as a 3.5-inch IP miniature computing unit and provides the SGMII signal to the outside through the SAS connector, so that the 3.5-inch IP miniature computing unit can be installed to the existing IP HDD casing. The original network storage is converted into a high-density network miniature computing unit, meeting the requirements of high-density network miniature computing units for cluster servers.
Although particular embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail for purposes of illustration, various modifications and enhancements may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Accordingly, the present invention is not to be limited except as by the appended claims.
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106204485 | Mar 2017 | TW | national |