Abstract: A lock mechanism for a faceplane infrastructure coupled externally from a faceplate of a modular device includes a locking bar, a locking bar engagement element, and a securing device. When the lock mechanism is assembled and in a locked state, the locking bar is housed within the modular device. Further, when the lock mechanism is assembled and in the locked state, the locking bar engagement element is fixedly coupled to a first portion of the faceplane infrastructure and removably engaged with the locking bar through an aperture in the faceplate of the modular device. Moreover, when the lock mechanism is assembled and in the locked state, the securing device locks the first portion of the faceplane infrastructure to the faceplate of the modular device.

Abstract: A shuffle assembly for a computing device comprises at least one chassis waveguide shuffle block having a plurality of chassis inputs and a plurality of chassis outputs, and having a plurality of optical waveguides formed therein connecting the chassis inputs to the chassis outputs in a desired chassis shuffle arrangement. The shuffle assembly may further comprise at least one line card waveguide shuffle block having a plurality of line card inputs, at least one of the plurality of line card inputs, a plurality of line card outputs, and a plurality of waveguides formed therein connecting the plurality of line card inputs to the plurality of line card outputs in a line card shuffle arrangement. At least one optical ribbon cable may couple the at least one chassis waveguide shuffle block to the at least one waveguide shuffle block.

Abstract: A system is provided for connecting a plurality of different enclosures within rack. Enclosures can be stacked and contain a plurality of articulating arm assemblies configured to mate with each other. Each articulating arm assembling may comprise a side plenum, arm plenum, plenum pivot, and at least one knuckle housing. One or more knuckle housings of each articulating arm assembly configured to connect with one or more knuckle housing of a different articulating arm assembly. Each articulating arm assembly configured to move to at least a open and an closed position. Each knuckle housing of each articulating arm assembly includes a plurality of optical connector arrays configured to mate with corresponding optical connector arrays of a different articulating arm assembly. Each knuckle housing may further include at least one retention feature configured to retain coupling of a knuckle housing with a corresponding knuckle housing.

Abstract: A lock mechanism for a faceplane infrastructure coupled externally from a faceplate of a modular device includes a locking bar, a locking bar engagement element, and a securing device. When the lock mechanism is assembled and in a locked state, the locking bar is housed within the modular device. Further, when the lock mechanism is assembled and in the locked state, the locking bar engagement element is fixedly coupled to a first portion of the faceplane infrastructure and removably engaged with the locking bar through an aperture in the faceplate of the modular device. Moreover, when the lock mechanism is assembled and in the locked state, the securing device locks the first portion of the faceplane infrastructure to the faceplate of the modular device.

Abstract: A shuffle assembly for a computing device comprises at least one chassis waveguide shuffle block having a plurality of chassis inputs and a plurality of chassis outputs, and having a plurality of optical waveguides formed therein connecting the chassis inputs to the chassis outputs in a desired chassis shuffle arrangement. The shuffle assembly may further comprise at least one line card waveguide shuffle block having a plurality of line card inputs, at least one of the plurality of line card inputs, a plurality of line card outputs, and a plurality of waveguides formed therein connecting the plurality of line card inputs to the plurality of line card outputs in a line card shuffle arrangement. At least one optical ribbon cable may couple the at least one chassis waveguide shuffle block to the at least one waveguide shuffle block.

Abstract: Hot-pluggable optical modules for high-density optical signaling are provided. The modules comprise a dual-purpose heat spreader configured to function as a thermal component and including trenches accommodating optical infrastructure. The dual-purpose heat spreader includes a trench for routing optical fibers to and from a plurality of optical connectors, each disposed on a branch of the fiber harness assembly and configured to mate with a socket on a module board through an opening in the dual-purpose heat spreader.

Abstract: In some examples, a receiving bay includes a first heat transfer member that is moveable along a first axis, and a retainer to restrict movement of the first heat transfer member along a second axis different from the first axis. The first heat transfer member is to contact a second heat transfer member of a device when inserted in the receiving bay, the first heat transfer member moveable along the first axis by the contact with the second heat transfer member as the device is inserted in the receiving bay.

Abstract: A modular optical connector system is provided for connecting a plurality of different rack enclosures, separate racks, and/or sets of racks. A first plenum has a receptacle configured to connect with a plug in a second plenum. The receptacle comprises a plurality of receptacle sub-housings, each receptacle sub-housing comprising an array of optical ferrules configured to mate with corresponding optical ferrules in a plurality of plug sub-housings of the plug. Each plug sub-housing having a lever tab rotatably connected and configured to mate with mating components on the corresponding receptacle sub-housing. Each sub-housing pair remaining unconnected after the receptacle and plug are mated, each sub-housing pair being independently mated.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a nested co-blindmate high-density optical switch system. The nested co-blindmate high-density optical switch system can include a system enclosure, and an enclosure midplane that is installed the system enclosure. Further, a switch chassis can be enclosed by the system enclosure, and liquid blindmate to a liquid line on a rack; optically blindmate to at least one blade in the system enclosure; and electrically blindmate to the enclosure midplane. At least one optical switch line-card can be included in the system, which is enclosed by the switch chassis, and further enclosed by the system enclosure in a nested manner. The at least one optical switch line-cards can liquid blindmate to the switch chassis, optically blindmate to the switch chassis, and electrically blindmate to the enclosure midplane.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a nested co-blindmate high-density optical switch system. The nested co-blindmate high-density optical switch system can include a system enclosure, and an enclosure midplane that is installed the system enclosure. Further, a switch chassis can be enclosed by the system enclosure, and liquid blindmate to a liquid line on a rack; optically blindmate to at least one blade in the system enclosure; and electrically blindmate to the enclosure midplane. At least one optical switch line-card can be included in the system, which is enclosed by the switch chassis, and further enclosed by the system enclosure in a nested manner. The at least one optical switch line-cards can liquid blindmate to the switch chassis, optically blindmate to the switch chassis, and electrically blindmate to the enclosure midplane.

Abstract: A connector module includes a module optical connector and an engagement member to engage with a device having a device optical connector. The engagement member upon engagement with the device is to cause movement of the module optical connector towards the device optical connector.

Abstract: A drive carrier includes a bezel and opposing sidewalls connected to the bezel. At least one of the opposing sidewalls includes a plurality of slots that form at least part of a keying solution, and a dimension of at least two of the plurality of slots is not the same.

Abstract: An ejectable/retractable interface module is disclosed. AN exemplary interface module may include a display trolley assembly, and a display module pivotally connected to the display trolley assembly. A management cable connects the display module to a computer board in the display trolley assembly. The display trolley assembly and display module are configured for during ejection and retraction in a blade enclosure so that the display module folds flat and retracts into the blade enclosure to reduce damage during shipping. The display module pivots to a desired viewing angle during use.

Abstract: To transfer a memory module between controllers, an external power source is connected to a memory module mounted to a first controller. The memory module is removed from the first controller with the external power source connected to the memory module to maintain data stored in volatile memory of the memory module. The memory module is mounted to a second controller.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for automatically positioning an interface module in a rack system are disclosed. An exemplary method includes biasing the interface module in a predetermined position. The method also includes automatically moving the interface module from the predetermined position when accessing removable blade enclosures in the rack system. The method also includes automatically returning the interface module to the predetermined position after accessing the removable blade enclosures in the rack system.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a removable storage module for use in a module cage includes a latch mechanism including: a latch arm that is used to rotate the mechanism about an axis, and a top portion that includes at least one latch tooth and a paddle member, the latch tooth comprising a first surface that is adapted to abut a rear side of a first flange of the cage during insertion of the module and a second surface that is adapted to abut a second flange of the cage during removal of the module, the paddle member being adapted to abut a front side of the first flange during removal of the module.

Abstract: To transfer a memory module between controllers, an external power source is connected to a memory module mounted to a first controller. The memory module is removed from the first controller with the external power source connected to the memory module to maintain data stored in volatile memory of the memory module. The memory module is mounted to a second controller.