摘要 |
<p><P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an external docking station in which a removable data storage unit can communicate with a computer system through interface connection such as a USB connector. <P>SOLUTION: A removable data storage cartridge 90 is inserted vertically into the external docking station 100. The external docking station 100 has an illumination take-out press button 103 informing a state of the data storage cartridge 90 when reading/writing operation is performed in a cartridge. A cartridge opening 104 enables that the data storage cartridge 90 is inserted only in one direction. The data storage cartridge 90 is connected to the external docking station 100 through a SATA connector. The rear part of the external docking station 100 has interface connectors such as a power source connector 105, a fan take-in opening 106, and a USB connector 108. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT</p> |