Modular re-configurable computers and storage systems

摘要

In at least one embodiment, the invention includes a modular re-configurable computer and storage system and method of configuring the system. The system includes a chassis having a plurality of slots for blocks that in at least one embodiment include processor blocks, storage blocks, power blocks, communications blocks, cooling blocks, application service blocks such as cloud blocks, and special-purpose blocks. In a further embodiment, the chassis includes at least one wiring harness with a plurality of connection points for any blocks present in the chassis to facilitate communication, power, and user interaction.

主权项

1. A computer system comprising:
a chassis having a plurality of slots, at least one block selected from a group including a processor block, a power block, and a storage block, at least two blocks are installed into any two slots of said chassis such that each slot is configured to receive any type of block, and at least one connecting piece connected to said at least two blocks; and wherein said at least one block includes a cooling system block having
at least one fan,an intake air horn extending from said cooling system block, said intake air horn includes a duct connection opening and a second opening sized to fit over said at least one fan,an intake forced air duct extending downstream of a flow of air from said at least one fan,multiple block intake air horns providing an air flow from said intake forced air duct to said other blocks in said computer system,multiple exhaust air horns connected to said other blocks in said computer system to receive air passing through said other blocks, andan exhaust connected to said multiple exhaust air horns.