Sun Microsystems, Inc.

William W Ruckman

Wenjun Chen

David J Kim

Dimitry Struve

David K J Kim

David K Kim

Anthony Kozaczuk

David Kj Kim

Brett C Ong

Steven J Furuta

Milton C Lee

Talal Ahwal

David Kwang Jae Kim

Anthony R Fredericksson

Disclosed are novel methods and apparatus for provision of efficient, effective, and/or flexible computer system layout and/or cooling configuration. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a method of cooling a computer system is disclosed. The computer system may include a plurality of heat generating electrical components that require cooling. The method includes: providing at least two cooling fans arranged front to back of the computer system to create a push (inlet) and pull (outlet) airflow to cool the computer system and providing a plurality of temperature sensors located at various locations within the computer system to sense a local temperature.

Computer system layout and cooling configuration

Disclosed are novel methods and apparatus for provision of an efficient, effective, and/or flexible removable HDD cartridge. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus for holding a removable assembly () is disclosed. The apparatus comprising: a cage () to hold the assembly, a cage bracket () slideably engaging the cage (), and a latch () coupled to the cage. The cage may include a plurality of slide receptacles (). The assembly may include a plurality of slides () slideably engaging the plurality of slide receptacles (). The cage bracket may be mountable on an external device. The latch may include a latch cap () and a locking lip (). The locking lip may engage a receptacle () on the cage bracket to lock together the cage bracket and the cage.

Tool-less modular removable hard disk drive (HDD) apparatus

A method and apparatus for providing an EMI seal in a system chassis. The EMI seal is provided by a bezel assembly for a storage medium drive. The bezel assembly includes a front bezel having an aperture through which a tray can extend for loading and unloading of the storage medium drive, and a tray bezel attached to the tray. Attached to the front bezel is an electrically conductive link. Both the front bezel and the tray bezel include an electrically conductive inner surface. Upon closing the tray, the electrically conductive link provides an electrical connection between the inner surface front bezel and the inner surface of the tray bezel.

EMI seal for system chassis

An enclosure includes a base having an interior volume and a first cover attachable to the base and adapted to cover a first portion of the interior volume of the base such that, with the first cover attached to the base, a second portion of the interior volume of the base is accessible. The enclosure further includes a second cover attachable to the base and adapted to cover a second portion of the interior volume of the base, wherein the first cover in combination with the second cover covers generally all of the interior volume of the base.

Side-accessible computer system enclosure and method

The invention relates to an apparatus for storing electronic devices. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a base member attachable to an enclosure and a carrier rotatably coupled to the base member. The base member includes a pivotal member. The carrier includes a mounting mechanism coupled to the pivotal member to facilitate the rotational movement of the carrier with respect to the base member. The carrier is also adapted to attach to at least one peripheral device.

Rotatable storage system for peripheral devices

According to one embodiment, a computer system is disclosed. The computer system includes an enclosure and a card retaining assembly. The card training assembly is mounted within the enclosure to support printed circuit boards (PCBs). The card retaining assembly includes a housing, mounted within the enclosure that has one or more cavities. In addition, the card retaining assembly includes one or more retaining devices configured to be inserted into the one or more cavities in order to support the PCBs

Modular spring loaded PCI card retaining device

The present invention discloses methods and apparatus for installing printed circuit boards within an electronic assembly. One embodiment is a riser card bracket assembly for an electronic system. The riser card bracket comprises an adjustable card retainer disposed within the riser card bracket assembly; the retainer is capable of movement within the riser card bracket assembly to secure cards of various lengths. Another embodiment of the invention is a method for installing cards within a computer housing having a motherboard. The method comprises providing a riser card bracket assembly having an adjustable card retainer. At least one card is inserted within the riser card bracket assembly. The riser card bracket assembly is inserted within the computer housing whereby the at least one card is positioned parallel to the motherboard. A portion of the riser card bracket assembly is inserted into a connector located on the motherboard, thereby creating electrical connection between the card and the motherboard.

PCI riser card bracket assembly

An enclosure includes a base having an interior portion defined by a first side panel and a second side panel and a frame joined to the first side panel and the second side panel such that the frame extends across the interior portion the base. A computer system includes a motherboard having a central processing unit, a power supply capable of supplying power to the motherboard, and an enclosure capable of housing the motherboard and the power supply. The enclosure includes a base having an interior portion defined by a first side panel and a second side panel and a frame joined to the first side panel and the second side panel such that the frame extends across the interior portion of the base.

Computer system and enclosure thereof

The present invention discloses methods and apparatus for installing printed circuit boards within an electronic assembly. One embodiment of the present invention is an electro-magnetic interference shielding apparatus for an electronic assembly comprising a shielding partition that separates a first compartment from a second compartment. The apparatus further comprises a top enclosure capable of engaging with the shielding partition to form a plurality of contact seams. The contact seams are capable of restricting electro-magnetic interference from passing through the shielding apparatus. The top enclosure can be capable of tool-free installation and removal to provide access to the interior of the electronic assembly.

Apparatus for containing electro-magnetic interference

A bezel assembly for a computer enclosure includes a bezel and a hinge capable of hingedly joining the bezel to the computer enclosure. A computer system includes an enclosure, a bezel, and a hinge capable of hingedly joining the bezel to the enclosure. A method of replacing a first component with a second component in a computer system enclosure having a hinged bezel includes pivoting the hinged bezel away from the computer system enclosure and removing the first component from the computer system enclosure. The method further includes inserting the second component into the computer system enclosure and pivoting the hinged bezel toward the computer system such that the hinged bezel is adjacent the computer system enclosure.

Hinged bezel for a computer system

An apparatus is disclosed for storing electronic devices. The apparatus includes an enclosure, a carrier adapted to contain a peripheral device, and a rotatable attachment between the carrier and the enclosure. The carrier may be rotated from an installed position to an open position. When in the installed position, a long axis of the carrier is substantially parallel to a front of the enclosure. When in the open position, the long axis of the carrier is substantially perpendicular to the front of the enclosure.

Peripheral device storage system

The present invention discloses improved cooling designs and methods for the cooling of heat sources. One embodiment of the present invention is a cooling system comprising a housing and at least one divider disposed within the housing. The at least one divider creates a plurality of airflow channels through the housing. Another embodiment of the invention is a method for dissipating heat from heat sources within an electrical assembly comprising at least partially separating the heat sources with a divider. Separate airflow channels are created whereby the separated heat sources are disposed within the separated airflow channels. Forced airflow streams are generated through the separated airflow channels, thereby dissipating heat from the heat sources into the forced airflow streams.

Method and apparatus for cooling electronic components

A cable arm for a computer system includes a first leg, a second leg hingedly joined to the first leg, and an enclosure flange hingedly joined to the second leg. The cable arm further includes a rack flange, hingedly joined to the first leg, capable of being attached to a rack for holding the computer system, an enclosure bracket capable of being attached to the computer system and capable of being attached to the enclosure flange, and a hook, extending from the second leg, capable retaining a cable attached to the computer system.

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San Jose, CA, United States of America

William W Ruckman