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Abstract

The disclosed techniques improve the functionality and efficiency of cloud computing systems by introducing a modular peripheral computing device interface and hardware architecture. Generally described, a host computing system such as a rack-mounted server is configured to interface with one or more peripheral computing devices of varying form factors through a peripheral device cartridge via a standardized connector interface. The peripheral device cartridge can comprise a receptacle configured to house one or more peripheral computing devices (e.g., GPUs, SSDs). Peripheral device cartridges can be inserted and/or removed from a front panel of the host computing system without requiring a full power down thereby preventing service disruptions. In addition, the modularity of the peripheral device cartridges enables changing device configurations on the fly regardless of device form factor. For example, a GPU can be quickly replaced with an SSD. Other technical benefits include dynamic power scaling and improved cooling efficiency.

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