DATA STORAGE DEVICE ENCLOSURE AND MODULE

摘要

An electronics module for a data storage device enclosure, and, data storage device enclosures. The module comprises an enclosure connector for connecting to the enclosure, at least one bay constructed and arranged to receive a data storage device, and a controller arranged to selectively provide access to storage devices to which it is connected. The module has a communications path between the controller and the enclosure connector by which the controller can communicate with storage devices in the enclosure. The module also has a first communications path to the data storage device when received in the bay by which the controller can communicate with that data storage device. The module also has a second communications path to the data storage device when received in the bay by which that data storage device can be accessed from outside the module.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising:
at least one data storage device in a front of an enclosure; and a first electronics module received in a first bay in a back of the enclosure, the first electronics module including:
a controller and at least one additional data storage device, the controller configured with a first communications path to the at least one data storage device in the front of the enclosure and with a second communications path to the at least one additional data storage device in the first electronics module.