Server retention mechanism

摘要

A retention mechanism is provided for removably securing a smaller sized server or other rack-mounting computing asset into a larger sized server tray and rack, which are larger in width than the computing asset. The tray includes an edge configured to align and couple with the end of one or more clips, which may be removably installed on the tray. The clips include a bowed portion that contacts the surface of the computing asset when installed so as to apply a securing force on the computing asset and into the tray. The resulting friction between the server and the clip and between the server and the tray secures the server in place in the tray.

主权项

1. A system for retaining a rack-mounted computer server on a rack, the system comprising:
a server for use in a computing system and having a width; a tray for retaining the server, the tray having a width greater than the width of the server and having at least two opposing panels, each of the at least two opposing panels comprising a flat end, each flat end having a planar edge, both flat ends having a thickness, and each flat end curling back onto itself so that its planar edge is facing downwards when the server is secured in the tray and the surface plane of the edge being perpendicular to the flat end; a clip for securing the server in the tray, the clip having a bent middle section and two flat ends, each flat end of the clip having a planar edge and a thickness, the thickness of the clip's flat ends being the same as the thickness of the tray's flat ends, wherein when the server is placed in the tray and the clip is secured to the tray the bent middle section presses against the server and is being deformed away from the tray by the server to prevent the server from being dislodged from the tray; a first and second bend for each flat end of the clip, the second bend comprising the flat end of clip curling back onto itself so that its planar edge is facing upwards when the server is secured in the tray and the surface plane of the edge being perpendicular to the flat end, wherein when the clip is removably secured to the tray each planar edge of the clip's flat ends mates with the planar edge of the tray's flat ends and their respective thickness match up against each other; and a rack for housing the tray and the server.