Multi-Device Storage Enclosure with Extendable Device Support Sleds

摘要

Apparatus for retracting and extending sets of operational processing devices in a multi-device enclosure. In accordance with some embodiments, an enclosed housing is provided with opposing first and second ends. Sleds are individually movable between a retracted position within the enclosed housing and an extended position in which the sled projects from the first end. Each sled supports a group of processing devices. A control board is disposed within the enclosed housing adjacent the second end. A plurality of flex circuits contactingly engage the processing devices to provide communication paths between the processing devices and the control board in both the retracted and extended positions of the sleds.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising:
an enclosed housing having opposing first and second ends; a plurality of sleds disposed within the enclosed housing each individually movable between a retracted position within the enclosed housing and an extended position in which the sled projects from the first end; a plurality of processing devices disposed within the enclosed housing and arranged into multiple groups with each group supported by a different sled; a control board disposed within the enclosed housing adjacent the second end; and a plurality of flex circuits contactingly engaging the processing devices to provide communication paths between the processing devices and the control board in both the retracted and extended positions of the sleds.