Device and method for locking and unlocking at least one interface card in a receiving system

摘要

Device for locking and unlocking at least one interface card plugged into a socket of a receiving system ( 2 ) linked to a data processing system. The device ( 1 ) comprises a box ( 3 ) mounted to the receiving system ( 2 ) and receiving at least one sliding locking/unlocking element ( 4 a- 4 n) for locking/unlocking interface cards. Each of elements ( 4 a- 4 n) is disposed opposite a socket in a position that blocks the access to or removal of an interface card. Each element ( 4 a- 4 n) comprising an element for controlling the power supply ( 63 ) of the card, a visual element for indicating the operation and the recognition of the card, and a detecting element for detecting the intent to unlock the card. The device ( 1 ) includes a communication element that makes it possible to transmit signals between the data processing system and the device.