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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 21, 2012
Filed:
Jun. 26, 2009
Shigeaki Tanaka, Odawara, JP;
Kentaro Abe, Oiso, JP;
Shigeaki Tanaka, Odawara, JP;
Kentaro Abe, Oiso, JP;
Hitachi, Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A storage apparatus S comprises a disk controllerfor controlling data I/O processing between a host H and a disk unit. The disk controllerincludes a plurality of circuit board modules each having a circuit boardand a module casestoring the same, and a chassisshaped like a hollow cylinder having a front side opening and a rear side opening and configured to store the circuit board modules from the front and rear side openings. A CM moduleis configured to introduce cooling air from a cooling fanF through an opening provided on at least one side surface toward a circuit component mounted on the circuit board. A MP moduleis configured to introduce cooling air by a cooling fanR through an opening provide on a front surface of the module case