Explore our perspective on modularity and why we decided to modularize at the system-level rather than at the component-level.

Learn about the components and mechanisms involved in inserting and removing OpenSFF Compute Nodes and keeping the system updated and running.

Learn about OpenSFF's airflow and thermal requirements, and how vendors are free to decide how to fulfill them.

Learn how we decided on the requirements and measurements related to the captive M4 thumbscrews in OpenSFF modules.

Learn about OpenSFF Media Writer, why we made it, and how we built it.

Learn about the devices or components that vendors can mount on the underside of the Compute Node PCB.

Learn about our tips and recommendations for designing storage-dense Compute Nodes.

Learn about the pros and cons of our open hardware standard as a foundation for workstations.

Learn how vendors can use the Compute Node's rear I/O shield to make premium or specialized nodes, and explore our concepts for port selections.