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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 07, 2003
Filed:
Jul. 01, 1999
David C. North, Santa Clara, CA (US);
F. Demick Boyden, Union City, CA (US);
Silicon Graphics, Inc., Mountain View, CA (US);
Abstract
A memory system is disclosed that includes memory modules that are longer and taller than conventional prior art memory modules. Each memory module includes two roughly L-shaped openings that extend from the top surface of the memory module near each side surface of the memory module. These L-shaped openings form tabs that extend horizontally along the top surface of the memory module. A guide assembly that includes sockets and guides is adapted to receive the memory module. Rotating latches that couple to each guide near the top of each guide engage a notch on each side surface of the memory module for facilitating insertion and removal. Rotation of each latch into a latched position engages a tab on the memory module so as to securely latch the memory module in place.