System and method for utilizing non-dedicated rack space
US6769551B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 26, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/1492
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An information handling system includes a rack operable to mount computer components therein. The rack includes multiple rack rails supported by a top support and a bottom support that define a rack space for housing components. The rack rails have both a first and second standard interface. The first standard interface facilitates the housing of components within a dedicated portion of the rack space while the second standard interface facilitates the housing of at least one component within a non-dedicated portion of the rack space. A component bracket is detachably coupled to a selected portion of the second standard interface of a rack rail. The component bracket supports a component within a portion of the non-dedicated portion of the rack space. The component bracket includes at least one hook and at least one latch mechanism that tool-lessly secures the component bracket to the second standard interface.
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