Bladed servers
US6920049B2 · kind B2 · utility
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24Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 5, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/20
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A bladed server with a chassis having a front and rear is provided. A plurality of blades is disposed within the chassis so that opposing faces and a faceplate of each of the plurality of blades are substantially perpendicular to the front and rear of the chassis. The plurality of blades includes at least one server blade. One or more fans are located at at least one of the front and rear of the chassis such that a flow-path at at least one of an inlet and exit of the one or more fans is substantially parallel to the opposing faces and faceplate of each of the plurality of blades.
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