Modular server design

A method of modularly exchanging compute platform components, the method comprising:

• selecting a first module disposed in an enclosure, the first module comprising an application specific integrated circuit;
• disconnecting a first cable connecting the first module to a component of a second module disposed in the enclosure;
• removing the first module from the enclosure;
• selecting a third module, the third module comprising a second application specific integrated circuit;
• inserting the third module into the enclosure;
• connecting the third module to the second module with the first cable and
• connecting the third module to a fourth module with a second cable, the fourth module comprising a media device disposed in the enclosure.

A method of optimizing modular compute platforms, the method comprising:

• selecting a modular compute platform comprising a first module having an application specific integrated circuit, a second module having an input/output device, and a third module having a media device;
• determining at least one of the first module, the second module, and the third module requires modification based on an optimization parameter;
• inserting at least one of a fourth module having a second application specific integrated circuit to replace the first module, a second component of the second module, and a second component of the third module;
• and
• determining whether the modular compute platform is optimized based on the optimization parameter, where the determining is based at least partially on data received through an optical transceiver connected to the first module.