Vertical Installation of a Server Midplane

摘要

Embodiments of the invention relate to a system and method to enable and support vertical installation of a rack server midplane. The system is comprised of two primary components, including a guide and a bracket. The guide is secured to a server chassis, and is sized to receive the bracket. Upon receipt of the bracket, the bracket is held in position by the guide. The bracket is configured to frictionally hold the midplane in position. Installation of the bracket with the midplane within the chassis includes a direct installation of the bracket to the guide and an indirect installation of the midplane to the guide.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising:
first and second locating guides secured to an interior chassis compartment; a bracket installed within the compartment, including a first bracket section in communication with the first guide and a third bracket section in communication with the second guide, the first and second guides on oppositely positioned walls of the interior chassis compartment; and a midplane received by and attached to the bracket, wherein the midplane is aligned with a second bracket section extending between the first and third sections within the chassis.