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The server expander card is a card that can be inserted into the server motherboard to expand the functions of computing, storage, and network. The main function of the server expander card is to increase the processing capacity, storage capacity, and network connection of the server. Next, we can better understand the expander card through its type and composition.
Types of server expander card
Composition of the server expander card
There are many types of server expander cards. Here are some common ones:
1. Network expander card: network expander card is used to add additional network interfaces and provide more network connections. This can increase network traffic and security.
2. Graphics expander card: The graphics expander card is used to improve the graphics performance of the server. This cartoon is often used in high-performance computing, scientific research, and 3D graphics applications.
3. Storage expander card: The storage expander card is used to expand the storage capacity of the server. This card often supports RAID (redundant disk array), which can provide higher data reliability and performance.
4. Accelerator expander card: The accelerator expander card is used to improve server performance. The most common is the GPU accelerator card, which is used to improve the graphics processing ability of the server; There are also FPGA accelerator cards.
5. Control card: The control card is similar to the chip component and is used to expand the management and monitoring functions of the server. It can monitor the status of servers and implement control and management operations, and is usually used in conjunction with server management software.
These expander cards are designed to meet different application scenarios and requirements of the server. Users can select appropriate expander cards to expand according to their own needs.
The composition of the server expander card (also known as the expander card or expander board) usually includes the following four parts:
1. PCB board: PCB board is the main body of the expander card, that is, the frame of the expander card. All other components are fixed on the PCB board.
2. Socket: The socket is the interface between the expander card and the server motherboard. The socket is inserted into the slot of the server motherboard and connected to the bus on the motherboard.
3. Chip component: The chip component is the bridge between the expander card and the server motherboard, and they realize different functions. For example, the graphics expander card needs GPU chips, and the network card needs network chips.
4. Connector/port: The connector and port are physical interfaces on the expander card, allowing external devices to communicate with the server. For example, there is an RJ45 port on the expander card of the network card for connecting the network cable, while there is a DP, HDMI, or VGA interface on the expander card of the graphics card for connecting the display.
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