Modular server processing card system and method
First Claim
1. A server processing card, comprising:
- a system board including a first printed circuit board operable to couple a central processing unit, a dynamic memory integrated circuit, at least first network interface integrated circuitry, and a first expansion connector;
an in-line board comprising a second printed circuit board, at least one component, and a second expansion connector complementary to the first expansion connector such that coupling of the first expansion connector with the second expansion connector allows the at least one component to cooperate with the system board to enhance functionality of the server processing card; and
wherein the second printed circuit board extends along a plane generally parallel with the first printed circuit board.
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Abstract
A server processing card includes a system board having a first printed circuit board operable to couple a central processing unit, a dynamic memory integrated circuit, at least first network interface integrated circuitry, and a first expansion connector. An in-line board may be coupled with the system board, the in-line board comprising a second printed circuit board, at least one component, and a second expansion connector complimentary to the first expansion connector such that the coupling of the first expansion connector with the second expansion connector allows the at least one component to cooperate with the system board to enhance functionality of the server processing card. In accordance with a particular embodiment of the present invention the second printed circuit board extends along a plane generally parallel with the first printed circuit board. The first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board may extend along a common plane, while the first connector is coupled with the second connector.
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25 Claims
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1. A server processing card, comprising:
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a system board including a first printed circuit board operable to couple a central processing unit, a dynamic memory integrated circuit, at least first network interface integrated circuitry, and a first expansion connector;
an in-line board comprising a second printed circuit board, at least one component, and a second expansion connector complementary to the first expansion connector such that coupling of the first expansion connector with the second expansion connector allows the at least one component to cooperate with the system board to enhance functionality of the server processing card; and
wherein the second printed circuit board extends along a plane generally parallel with the first printed circuit board. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method for forming a server processing card, comprising:
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providing a system board including a first printed circuit board operable to couple a central processing unit, a dynamic memory integrated circuit, at least first network interface integrated circuitry, and a first expansion connector;
coupling an in-line board to the system board, the in-line board comprising a second printed circuit board, at least one component, and a second expansion connector complimentary to the first expansion connector such that coupling of the first expansion connector with the second expansion connector allows the at least one component to cooperate with the system board to enhance functionality of the server processing card; and
wherein the second printed circuit board extends along a plane generally parallel with the first printed circuit board. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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