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Exchange 2.5″ to 3.5″ redundant array of independent disks module

US7808778B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 2007
Grant dateOct 5, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/187
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A redundant array of independent disks (RAID) module converted from a 2.5-inch specification to a 3.5-inch specification is characterized in that two 2.5-inch SATA hard disks are installed within a standard 3.5-inch SATA RAID module, so as to form a RAID having two hard disks or two stand-alone SATA hard disks for mounting the RAID module including two 2.5-inch hard disks within a 3.5-inch disk drive slot of a common computer housing, or any other devices that can receive a 3.5-inch disk drive.

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