Abstract: An information processing system, device and method wherein a base board is configured to couple to both back and midplane systems as well as optical modules for use in a data center rack system. Specifically, a base board adapter is configured to electrically couple to an integrated backplane/midplane electronic interface of the base board and translate the signals to one or more optical interface module connectors such that one or more optical interface modules are able to be coupled to the base board.

Abstract: An information processing system, device and method wherein a base board is configured to couple to both back and midplane systems as well as optical modules for use in a data center rack system. Specifically, a base board adapter is configured to electrically couple to an integrated backplane/midplane electronic interface of the base board and translate the signals to one or more optical interface module connectors such that one or more optical interface modules are able to be coupled to the base board.

Abstract: An information processing system including a support structure supporting a plurality of blade boards configured to detachably couple to an electronic interface of the structure. The blade boards each include a printed circuit board having a front board edge, one or more optical interface modules positioned on the front edge of the circuit board and a processing chip coupled to the circuit board and having a plurality of pin outs that are each electrically coupled to at least one of the optical interface modules via one or more traces on the circuit board. Further, the sides of the processing chip are non-parallel with the front board edge of the printed circuit board. As a result, the board is able to simultaneously reduce trace length and increase cooling efficiency of the system.