Micro grid tiered computing system with plurality of complex shape structures interconnected by bridge modules in docking bays
AssigneeInternational Business Machines Corporation
InventorIan E. Oakenfull
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Abstract
A micro grid apparatus and associated method of formation. Multiple tiers are formed. The tiers are distributed and sequenced in a vertical direction such that each tier is at a different vertical level in the vertical direction. Each tier includes a multiplicity of complex shapes interconnected by bridge modules. Each complex shape is a physical structure having an exterior boundary. Each complex shape includes multiple docking bays such that each docking bay is configured to have a module latched therein.
Claims20
A micro grid apparatus for use in a mainframe system or server system, comprising:
- a plurality of tiers,
- said tiers being distributed and sequenced in a vertical direction such that each tier is at a different vertical level in the vertical direction,
- each tier comprising a multiplicity of complex shapes interconnected by a plurality of bridge modules,
- said bridge modules including internal data buses for data transfer and electrical connection between the complex shapes and modules within the complex shapes;
- each complex shape of the multiplicity of complex shapes being a physical structure having an exterior boundary,
- each complex shape of the multiplicity of complex shapes comprising multiple docking bays such that each docking bay is configured to have a module latched therein.
A method of forming a micro grid apparatus for use in a mainframe system or server system, said method comprising:
- forming a plurality of tiers,
- said tiers being distributed and sequenced in a vertical direction such that each tier is at a different vertical level in the vertical direction,
- each tier comprising a multiplicity of complex shapes interconnected by a plurality of bridge modules,
- said bridge modules including internal data buses for data transfer and electrical connection between the complex shapes and modules within the complex shapes;
- each complex shape of the multiplicity of complex shapes being a physical structure having an exterior boundary,
- each complex shape of the multiplicity of complex shapes comprising multiple docking bays such that each docking bay is configured to have a module latched therein.
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