Front access server
US9713279B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/1487
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus configured such that hardware components of a server can be accessed from the front of the server. The apparatus comprises a server tower having a front side, a rear side, and at least one chassis. The chassis comprises a motherboard and at least one hard drive housed in the chassis at the front side, the hard drive adapted to be spaced apart above the motherboard. A bracket can support the hard drive. The motherboard I/O and the hard drive are accessible from the front side. The hard drive can be configured in the apparatus such that the hard drive is removable and hot-swappable. The apparatus can comprise at least one coupling port used to couple peripheral devices located at the front side. The apparatus can comprise a front panel attached to the front side through which the at least one coupling port can be accessed.
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