Modular system for datacenter switch systems and routers
US10185109B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q11/0071
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Networking systems and methods of assembly are described that provide a modular system that includes a main networking box and a detachable module. The main networking box and the detachable module are configured to be connected to each other on a datacenter rack via board-to-board connectors to provide the desired connections to the network, but can also be unlocked and detached from each other, such as to allow the main networking box to be replaced. In this way, the main networking box can be replaced in the field to provide a repair, or the detachable module can be replaced to provide a different connection type, without requiring the other component and/or its connections to be disturbed.
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