Netapp, Inc.

Network Appliance, Inc.

Michael Szelong

Keith Son

A chassis assembly and method for including a component carrier in an electronic device. The assembly may include a carrier for housing a component for integration into the system. The carrier includes a frame constructed to at least partially contain the electronic portions of the component. A handle is pivotally coupled to the frame. The handle may rotate between an engaging orientation and a securing orientation. A pinion portion is included on the handle. The pinion portion may engage with a corresponding rack formed in the chassis to control movement of the carrier with respect to the chassis. A securing mechanism is disposed on an end of the handle opposite the pinion portion. The securing mechanism may be implemented to secure the handle in a securing orientation wherein the end of the handle, generally opposite the pinion portion, is disposed adjacent the frame. A securing mechanism such as a latch may be included to prevent rotation of the handle with respect to the frame.

Drive carrier

A chassis assembly for an electronic device such as a storage device. The assembly includes a chassis for housing various functional components included in the electronic device. A sub-housing for containing a waste heat generating device, a device which requires temperature moderation, is included. The sub-housing defines a first airflow exhaust path for exhausting air in a first direction and a second airflow exhaust path for exhausting air in a second direction. The directing of airflow from the sub-housing is based on a chassis enclosure configuration such as to allow for the implementation of a common component including a component enclosure in a variety of chassis form factors. A method of controlling airflow in a electronic device enclosure includes the steps of utilizing a fan to generate a flow of air, directing the flow of air through a sub-housing including a waste heat generating device, and implementing the electronic device enclosure to selectively direct the exhaust path of the generated airflow from the sub-housing base on the configuration of the electronic device enclosure.

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Sunnyvale, CA, United States of America

Michael Szelong