Memory storage device rack having vented rails

Claim 2

A rack for receiving a memory storage device carrier, the rack comprising: a backplane with a data connector, wherein the backplane has a vent, the first lateral rail defines a conduit between the vent and the opening to direct air out of the backplane; a first lateral rail and a second lateral rail extending perpendicularly from the backplane, at least one lateral rail having a periphery defining an opening; and a fan mounted with respect to the opening to blow air through the opening.

Claim 3

The rack as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the first lateral rail is boxed shaped to form a conduit through the first lateral rail.

Claim 4

A rack for receiving a memory storage device carrier, the rack comprising: a backplane with a data connector; a first lateral rail and a second lateral rail extending perpendicularly from the backplane, at least one lateral rail having a periphery defining an opening; a fan mounted with respect to the opening to blow air through the opening; and comprising a seal mounted on the periphery for sealing the first lateral rail against the lateral side of the carrier.

Claim 5

A rack for receiving a memory storage device carrier, the rack comprising: a backplane with a data connector; a first lateral rail and a second lateral rail extending perpendicularly from the backplane, at least one lateral rail having a periphery defining an opening; a fan mounted with respect to the opening to blow air through the opening; and comprising a seal mounted on the periphery for sealing the first lateral rail against the lateral side of the carrier.

Claim 6

The rack as set forth in claim 3 , wherein the seal is rigid.

Claim 7

The rack as set forth in claim 3 , wherein the seal is compliant.

Claim 8

A rack for receiving a memory storage device carrier, the rack comprising: a backplane with a data connector; a first lateral rail and a second lateral rail extending perpendicularly from the backplane, at least one lateral rail having a periphery defining an opening, wherein the first lateral rail and the second lateral rail are configured to slidably engage a first and a second lateral side of a carrier; and a fan mounted with respect to the opening to blow air through the opening.

Claim 9

A rack for receiving a memory storage device carrier, the rack comprising: a backplane with a data connector; a first lateral rail and a second lateral rail extending perpendicularly from the backplane, at least one lateral rail having a periphery defining an opening, wherein the first lateral rail and the second lateral rail are configured to slidably engage a first and a second lateral side of a carrier; and a fan mounted with respect to the opening to blow air through the opening.

Claim 10

A rack for receiving a memory storage device carrier, the rack comprising: a backplane with a data connector; a first lateral rail and a second lateral rail extending perpendicularly from the backplane; the rails being configured for holding a single memory storage device; a periphery defining an opening in the first lateral rail; and a fan mounted on the periphery for blowing air through the opening.

Claim 11

A rack for receiving a memory storage device carrier, the rack comprising: a backplane with a data connector; a first lateral rail and a second lateral rail extending perpendicularly from the backplane; the rails being configured for holding a single memory storage device; a periphery defining an opening in the first lateral rail; and a fan mounted on the periphery for blowing air through the opening.

Claim 12

The rack as set forth in claim 7 , wherein the backplane has a vent, the first lateral rail defines a conduit between the vent and the opening to direct air out of the backplane.

Claim 13

The rack as set forth in claim 7 , wherein the first lateral rail is boxed shaped to form a conduit through the first lateral rail.

Claim 14

The rack as set forth in claim 7 , further comprising a seal mounted on the periphery for sealing the first lateral rail against the lateral side of the carrier.

Claim 15

A rack for holding a memory storage device carrier, the rack comprising: a backplane; a pair of lateral rails mounted on the backplane for removably mounting a memory storage device; at least one lateral rail defining a conduit for venting air through the backplane; and a fan attached to at least one of the lateral rails for directing air through the conduit.

Claim 16

A rack for holding a memory storage device carrier, the rack comprising: a backplane; a pair of lateral rails mounted on the backplane for removably mounting a memory storage device; at least one lateral rail defining a conduit for venting air through the backplane; and a fan attached to at least one of the lateral rails for directing air through the conduit.

Claim 17

A rack for receiving a memory storage device carrier, the rack comprising: a backplane with a data connector, wherein the backplane has a vent in fluid communication with the opening in the lateral rail to direct air out of the backplane; a first lateral rail and a second lateral rail extending perpendicularly from the backplane, at least one lateral rail having a periphery defining an opening; a fan mounted with respect to the opening to blow air through the opening; and wherein the first lateral rail has a boxed shaped exterior.

Claim 18

A rack for receiving a memory storage device carrier, the rack comprising: a backplane with a data connector, wherein the backplane has a vent in fluid communication with the opening in the lateral rail to direct air out of the backplane; a first lateral rail and a second lateral rail extending perpendicularly from the backplane, at least one lateral rail having a periphery defining an opening; a fan mounted with respect to the opening to blow air through the opening; and wherein the first lateral rail has a boxed shaped exterior.

Claim 19

A rack for receiving a memory storage device carrier, the rack comprising: a backplane with a data connector; a first lateral rail and a second lateral rail extending perpendicularly from the backplane, at least one lateral rail having a periphery defining an opening; a fan mounted with respect to the opening to blow air through the opening; wherein the first lateral rail has a boxed shaped exterior; and wherein the lateral rail has a vent in fluid communication with the opening in the lateral rail to direct air out of the lateral rail.

Claim 20

A rack for receiving a memory storage device carrier, the rack comprising: a backplane with a data connector; a first lateral rail and a second lateral rail extending perpendicularly from the backplane, at least one lateral rail having a periphery defining an opening; a fan mounted with respect to the opening to blow air through the opening; wherein the first lateral rail has a boxed shaped exterior; and wherein the lateral rail has a vent in fluid communication with the opening in the lateral rail to direct air out of the lateral rail.

Claim 21

A rack for receiving a memory storage device carrier, the rack comprising: a backplane with a data connector; a first lateral rail and a second lateral rail extending perpendicularly from the backplane, at least one lateral rail having a periphery defining an opening; a fan mounted with respect to the opening to blow air through the opening; the first lateral rail is boxed shaped to form a conduit; and wherein the fan directs air out of the backplane through the conduit.

Claim 22

A rack for receiving a memory storage device carrier, the rack comprising: a backplane with a data connector; a first lateral rail and a second lateral rail extending perpendicularly from the backplane, at least one lateral rail having a periphery defining an opening; a fan mounted with respect to the opening to blow air through the opening; the first lateral rail is boxed shaped to form a conduit; and wherein the fan directs air out of the backplane through the conduit.

Claim 23

The rack as set forth in claim 14 , wherein the conduit seals with the opening in the lateral rail.

Claim 24

The rack as set forth in claim 14 , wherein the second rail is boxed shaped to form a conduit through the second rail.

Claim 25

A rack for receiving a memory storage device carrier, the rack comprising: a backplane with a data connector; a first lateral rail and a second lateral rail extending perpendicularly from the backplane; and at least one lateral rail having a periphery defining an opening for enabling a carrier with a laterally mounted fan located adjacent to the periphery to blow air through the opening.

Claim 26

A rack for receiving a memory storage device carrier, the rack comprising: a backplane with a data connector; a first lateral rail and a second lateral rail extending perpendicularly from the backplane; and at least one lateral rail having a periphery defining an opening for enabling a carrier with a laterally mounted fan located adjacent to the periphery to blow air through the opening.

Claim 27

The rack as set forth in claim 17 , wherein the backplane has at least one vent in fluid communication with the opening in the lateral rail to direct air out of the backplane.

Claim 28

The rack as set forth in claim 17 , wherein the first lateral rail forms a conduit.

Claim 29

The rack as set forth in claim 17 , wherein the second lateral is boxed shaped to forms a conduit.

Claim 30

A rack for receiving a memory storage device carrier, the rack comprising: a backplane with a data connector; a first lateral rail and a second lateral rail extending perpendicularly from the backplane, at least one lateral rail having a periphery defining an opening; a fan mounted on the backplane; and wherein the backplane has a vent in fluid communication with the opening in the lateral rail to direct air out of the backplane.

Claim 31

A rack for receiving a memory storage device carrier, the rack comprising: a backplane with a data connector; a first lateral rail and a second lateral rail extending perpendicularly from the backplane, at least one lateral rail having a periphery defining an opening; a fan mounted on the backplane; and wherein the backplane has a vent in fluid communication with the opening in the lateral rail to direct air out of the backplane.

Claim 32

The rack as set forth in claim 21 , wherein the first lateral rail is boxed shaped to form a conduit through the first lateral rail.

Claim 33

The rack as set forth in claim 21 , wherein the second lateral rail is boxed shaped to form a conduit through the second lateral rail.

Claim 34

A memory storage device docking adapter, comprising: a carrier for holding a hard disk drive, the carrier has a face with a vent, a first lateral side and a second lateral side extending perpendicularly from the face, and a backplane with a data connector, the first lateral side of the carrier has a periphery defining an opening; a rack having a first lateral rail, a second lateral rail and a distal end with a backplane attached to the lateral rails, the backplane includes a connector, the first and second lateral sides of the carrier are configured to slidably engage the first and second lateral rails, respectively, to insert the carrier into the rack; and a fan mounted with respect to the opening to blow air through the opening of the carrier.

Claim 35

A memory storage device docking adapter, comprising: a carrier for holding a hard disk drive, the carrier has a face with a vent, a first lateral side and a second lateral side extending perpendicularly from the face, and a backplane with a data connector, the first lateral side of the carrier has a periphery defining an opening; a rack having a first lateral rail, a second lateral rail and a distal end with a backplane attached to the lateral rails, the backplane includes a connector, the first and second lateral sides of the carrier are configured to slidably engage the first and second lateral rails, respectively, to insert the carrier into the rack; and a fan mounted with respect to the opening to blow air through the opening of the carrier.

Claim 36

The adapter as set forth in claim 24 , wherein the first lateral rail is boxed shaped to form a conduit through the first lateral rail.

Claim 37

The adapter as set forth in claim 24 , wherein the second lateral rail is boxed shaped to form a conduit through the second lateral rail.

Claim 38

The adapter as set forth in claim 24 , wherein the backplane has a vent in fluid communication with the opening in the lateral rail to direct air out of the backplane.

Claim 39

The adapter as set forth in claim 24 , wherein the fan is mounted on the backplane to draw air through the vent.

Claim 40

The adapter as set forth in claim 24 , wherein the fan is mounted on the backplane to blow air through the lateral rail.