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Network device with compact chassis

US10986423B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 11, 2019
Grant dateApr 20, 2021
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/20572
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In some implementations, a network device is provided. The network device includes a housing and a set of switch cards, mounted within the housing. The set of switch cards includes a first set of connectors. The network device also includes a set of line cards having a second set of connectors. The set of line cards are oriented parallel to each other and oriented orthogonally to the set of switch cards. The second set of connectors is coupled to the first set of connectors to couple the set of switch cards to the set of line cards. The network device further includes a first set of power supplies disposed along a left side of the housing and a second set of power supplies disposed along a right side of the housing.

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