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Configurable node expansion space

US10237999B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2016
Grant dateMar 19, 2019
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Expiry dateNov 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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