Increased connector port density via extending faceplate

摘要

An increased connector port density assembly is disclosed for providing more connector ports than would normally fit on a faceplate. The increased connector port density assembly includes a stationary board and an extendable board connected to the stationary board on rails and with cabling. The extendable board has a first and second set of forward facing connector assemblies. The first set accessible when the extendable board is in either the retracted or extended position, whereas the second set of connector assemblies is accessible when the extendable board is in the extended position. The increased connector port density assembly is particularly useful for overcoming faceplate connector area availability limitations known in the art.

主权项

1. A circuit pack assembly for use in an equipment shelf, the circuit pack assembly comprising:
a main assembly configured for mounting in said equipment shelf; a secondary assembly attached to said main assembly configured so that said secondary assembly may be placed in either an extended position or a retracted position; a first connector on said secondary assembly that is accessible when said secondary assembly is in said retracted position; and a second connector on said secondary assembly that is inaccessible behind a front plane of the equipment shelf when said secondary assembly is in said retracted position and is accessible when said secondary assembly is in said extended position.