Backplane support bracket

摘要

A backplane support bracket comprising a flange with opposing engaging tabs extending downward, and a flange extension arm with a connecting tab also extending downward. The opposing engaging tabs and flange fit over a frame module support cross-member in close fit, and the connecting tab is secured to a cable connector of a connector bank using a cable connector mounting screw located along a backplane edge strip of a cutout. With one or more backplane support brackets so installed, the bracket greatly reduces flexing of the cutout edge strip when cables are inserted and removed from the cable connector bank and circuit cards are inserted into the backplane.