Abstract: In one example implementation according to aspects of the present disclosure, a server chassis may include a server zone to receive a plurality of blade servers, each of the plurality of blade servers having a fabric connection. The server chassis may further include a flexible input/output zone to receive an input/output card, the input/output card being communicatively coupled to each of the plurality of blade servers via the fabric connection of each of the plurality of blade servers. The functionality of the input/output card may be distributed across the plurality of blade servers.

Abstract: In one example implementation according to aspects of the present disclosure, a server chassis may include a server zone to receive a plurality of blade servers, each of the plurality of blade servers having a fabric connection. The server chassis may further include a flexible input/output zone to receive an input/output card, the input/output card being communicatively coupled to each of the plurality of blade servers via the fabric connection of each of the plurality of blade servers. The functionality of the input/output card may be distributed across the plurality of blade servers.

Abstract: A base circuit board (80, 280) has a mid-plane connector (82, 282) for connecting the base circuit board (80, 280) to a mid-plane (26, 226) connected to a server board (32, 232). An ethernet input/output port (84, 284) on the base circuit board (80, 280) facilitates communication across the base circuit board (80, 280) to the server board (32, 232).

Abstract: An adapter (34, 74, 234) is mounted to a server circuit board (32, 232) and to a mid-plane circuit board (66, 266) of a server chassis. The adapter (34, 74, 234) interfaces at least one of an input-output bus, server network, management signals and power from the server circuit board (32, 232) to the mid-plane circuit board (66, 266).

Abstract: A cable management module having of a first module capable of connecting to a hard disk drive drawer; a second module releasably connected to the first module. A plurality of pairs of connecting arms connect the first module to the second module with each of the pairs of connecting arms being pivotally joined to each other at an intermediate point. A catch member is located on at least one side of the first module and a locking release mechanism is attached to the second module and to a locking member capable of engaging the catch member. A method for accessing a hard disk drive without disconnecting input/output cables and a method of replacing the input/output cables is also disclosed.

Abstract: A cable management module having of a first module capable of connecting to a hard disk drive drawer; a second module releasably connected to the first module. A plurality of pairs of connecting arms connect the first module to the second module with each of the pairs of connecting arms being pivotally joined to each other at an intermediate point. A catch member is located on at least one side of the first module and a locking release mechanism is attached to the second module and to a locking member capable of engaging the catch member. A method for accessing a hard disk drive without disconnecting input/output cables and a method of replacing the input/output cables is also disclosed.