Computing housing for blade server with network switch
US7327563B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 9, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/1488
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A multiple blade computer server housing comprises a cabinet having a first side and a second side, at least one chassis positioned within the cabinet that houses a plurality of server blades and a plurality of interface cards, and at least one door panel hingedly mounted to the second side such that access to the second side is gained by opening the door panel. The door panel has mounted thereon at least one network switch card. Generally, the network switch card can be connected by cables to at least a portion of the plurality of interface cards. In another aspect, the invention pertains to a door for a computing blade server housing where the door comprises a door panel, a track system located on at least one side of the door panel, and plurality of interface connectors located along at least one edge of the door panel.
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