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.

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.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing redundant power and redundant fan speed control to a plurality of fans is provided. A first power supply input is electrically connected to a second power supply input to provide a combined power supply input. First and second fan speed controllers each having an input and an output are provided, along with first and second power converters each having an input and an output. The combined power supply input is electrically connected to the input of the first fan speed controller and the input of the first power converter. The combined power supply input is also electrically connected to the input of the second fan speed controller and the input of the second power converter. The output of the first fan speed controller is electrically combined with the output of the second fan speed controller to provide a combined fan speed control signal. The combined fan speed control signal is electrically connected to the plurality of fans.

Abstract: A laminated filter apparatus for reducing electromagnetic interference includes a first conductor having a first side and a second side. The laminated filter apparatus also includes a second conductor having a first side and a second side. A first insulative member is positioned between the first conductor and the second conductor and contacts the second side of the first conductor and the first side of the second conductor. A second insulative member includes a first side and a second side, the second side of the second insulative member contacts the first side of the first conductor. A third insulative member includes a first side and a second side, the first side of the third insulative member contacts the second side of the second conductor. A third conductor contacts the first side of the second insulative member and the second side of the third insulative member.

Abstract: An electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding apparatus includes at least one power filter module having a power filter mounted within a housing. The power filter module includes a plurality of input terminals extending outward from a front wall of the housing and a plurality of output cables extending from a side wall of the housing and oriented perpendicular from the front wall. A chassis houses at least one circuit board and includes at least one input terminal opening formed therein to receive the input terminals. The input terminals extend outward from the chassis to allow the power cables to attach to the input terminals. The chassis is in contact with the front wall to prevent EMI emissions from exiting the chassis through the input terminals.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a transition connector and a telephone connector back-to-back on circuit board is provided. A circuit board is adapted for placement in an electronic chassis and includes a front side and a back side. A transition connector is operatively connected to the front side of the circuit board. The transition connector includes a plurality of spaced apart pins arranged in a first row and a second opposing row. The first row is spaced apart from the second row a first distance. A telephone connector is operatively connected to the back side of the circuit board opposite the transition connector. The telephone connector includes a plurality of spaced apart pins arranged in a first line and a second opposing line. The first line is spaced apart from the second line a second distance. The first distance is greater than the second distance. The first and second lines are positioned between the first and second rows.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for electrically connecting a plurality of electronic modules includes a power cord for supplying power to a plurality of electronic modules, the power cord including a first end and a second end, the first end of the power cord including a plug for connection to a power source, the second end of the power cord including a power cord terminal, the power cord terminal including a first receptacle for connection to a first electronic module and a second receptacle, and a connector cord including a first end and a second end, the first end of the connector cord including a plug for connection to the second receptacle of the power cord terminal, the second end of the connector cord including a connector cord terminal, the connector cord terminal including a first receptacle for connection to a second electronic module and a second receptacle.