Abstract: A fan tray apparatus and method includes a mounting body portion having a length and a width. The mounting body portion further includes first and second longitudinal sides and first and second lateral sides. A plurality of fans is operatively attached to the mounting body portion. The plurality of fans includes a first set of fans, a second set of fans, and a third set of fans. The first set of fans is positioned along the first lateral side. The second set of fans is positioned along the second lateral side. The third set of fans is positioned between the first set of fans and the second set of fans, the third set of fans positioned on a middle portion of mounting body portion.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 18, 2001
Date of Patent:
October 1, 2002
Assignee:
3Com Corporation
Inventors:
Laura M. Bendikas, Daniel J. Lecinski, Hong Li, Dane L. Greives, Kenneth S. Laughlin