Configurable node expansion space
US10237999B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/20763
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure is directed to a configurable extension space for a computer server or node blade that has the ability to expand data storage or other functionality to a computer system while minimizing any disruption to computers in a data center when the functionality of a computer server or a node blade is extended. Apparatus consistent with the present disclosure may include multiple electronic assemblies where a first assembly resides deep within an enclosure to which an expansion module may be attached in an accessible expansion space.
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