Abstract: Technology is provided for a storage device storage tray for use with one or more storage devices. The storage device storage tray includes a chassis including at least one storage region and a motherboard attached to the chassis. A storage frame is positioned in the storage region and is pivotable relative to the chassis between a storage position and an access position. The storage frame comprises first and second substantially parallel panels and a backplane extending therebetween. A data communications cable interconnects the backplane and the motherboard. A plurality of dividers extend away from the backplane between the first and second substantially parallel panels to define a plurality of drive bays configured to receive a respective storage device. A leaf spring retainer is positioned in each drive bay to urge the storage devices against the second panel to hold the storage devices in their respective drive bays.

Abstract: Technology is provided for a pass-through connector including a connector body having first and second end portions. The first end is configured as an internal style connector and has a pair of receptacle openings. The connector body also includes a second end portion configured as an external style connector and has a pair of receptacle openings. A conductive shroud is attached to the second end portion of the connector body and can include mounting flanges to facilitate attachment to a panel or bulkhead. Terminal conductors are disposed in the connector body and extend between the pairs of receptacle openings. The terminal conductors are configured to releasably engage a plug of a Mini-SAS HD cable assembly, for example, when coupled to the first or second end. Each terminal conductor is a single continuous piece of conductive material to directly connect the cable assembly connectors together with minimal impedance discontinuity.

Abstract: A multi-rack assembly with an inter-rack gear track system comprising a first rack, a second rack, and at least one intermediate rack positioned between the first and second racks and releasably interconnectable with each other. A segmented gear track extends from the first rack to the second rack. A compression segment is slidably coupled to the first rack and positioned against a biasing member. A clamping segment is slidably coupled to the second rack, and an intermediate segment is slidably coupled to the intermediate rack. A clamping mechanism moves the clamping segment against the intermediate segment forcing the compression segment against the biasing member and clamping the compression segment, the intermediate segment, and clamping segments together.

Abstract: A drive enclosure system having an enclosure assembly, a divider positioned in the enclosure assembly, and a sled assembly movably connected to the enclosure assembly is disclosed herein. The enclosure assembly has an interior area, and the divider separates the interior area into first and second chambers. The divider has a drive opening which receives a drive. The sled assembly supports the drive and is movable relative to the divider. The sled assembly has a leading end portion and a sealing member and positioned to form a seal around the drive opening when the sled assembly is in a position with a portion of the drive in the first chamber and another portion of the drive in the second chamber.

Abstract: Technology is provided for a storage device storage tray for use with one or more storage devices. The storage device storage tray includes a chassis having at least one storage region and a storage frame positioned in the storage region that is pivotably coupled to the chassis. The storage frame is pivotable between a storage position and an access position whereby a plurality of drive bays can be accessed. The storage frame includes first and second substantially parallel panels and a backplane extending between the first and second substantially parallel panels. A plurality of dividers are positioned between the first and second substantially parallel panels to define a plurality of stack regions, wherein each divider includes a ledge member dividing each stack region into a pair of the drive bays configured to receive a storage device.

Abstract: Some embodiments include a cold storage system that processes an input/output (I/O) request. The cold storage system can have a buffer rack and one or more archival storage racks. The buffer rack can be closer to an I/O drive of the cold storage system than the archival storage racks. The cold storage system can operate a fetcher robot to pre-fetch a first data storage medium from the archival storage racks to the buffer rack. The cold storage system can operate a buffer robot to move a second data storage medium from a slot in the buffer rack to the I/O drive. The cold storage system can execute, according to the I/O request, an I/O operation on the second data storage medium at the I/O drive.

Abstract: Technology is provided for a storage device storage tray for use with one or more storage devices. The storage device storage tray includes a chassis having at least one storage region and a storage frame positioned in the storage region that is pivotably coupled to the chassis. The storage frame is pivotable between a storage position and an access position whereby a plurality of drive bays can be accessed. The storage frame includes first and second substantially parallel panels and a backplane extending between the first and second substantially parallel panels. A plurality of dividers are positioned between the first and second substantially parallel panels to define a plurality of stack regions, wherein each divider includes a ledge member dividing each stack region into a pair of the drive bays configured to receive a storage device.

Abstract: Technology is provided for a storage device storage tray for use with one or more storage devices. The storage device storage tray includes a chassis including at least one storage region and a motherboard attached to the chassis. A storage frame is positioned in the storage region and is pivotable relative to the chassis between a storage position and an access position. The storage frame comprises first and second substantially parallel panels and a backplane extending therebetween. A data communications cable interconnects the backplane and the motherboard. A plurality of dividers extend away from the backplane between the first and second substantially parallel panels to define a plurality of drive bays configured to receive a respective storage device. A leaf spring retainer is positioned in each drive bay to urge the storage devices against the second panel to hold the storage devices in their respective drive bays.

Abstract: A disc-drive enclosure system comprising an enclosure assembly having an interior area, a divider separating the interior area into two chambers. An opening in the divider receives the end of a disc drive the a disc tray being openable into the first chamber, while the disc drive's body remains in the second chamber. A sled assembly in the enclosure assembly support the disc drive and is movable relative to the divider between first and second positions. The sled assembly has a sealing member coupled to a leading end portion and positioned to form a seal around the drive opening when the sled assembly is in the first position with the end portion of the housing in the first chamber and the body portion in the second chamber.

Abstract: A multi-rack assembly with an inter-rack gear track system comprising a first rack, a second rack, and at least one intermediate rack positioned between the first and second racks and releasably interconnectable with each other. A segmented gear track extends from the first rack to the second rack. A compression segment is slidably coupled to the first rack and positioned against a biasing member. A clamping segment is slidably coupled to the second rack, and an intermediate segment is slidably coupled to the intermediate rack. A clamping mechanism moves the clamping segment against the intermediate segment forcing the compression segment against the biasing member and clamping the compression segment, the intermediate segment, and clamping segments together.

Abstract: Some embodiments include a cold storage system that processes an input/output (I/O) request. The cold storage system can have a buffer rack and one or more archival storage racks. The buffer rack can be closer to an I/O drive of the cold storage system than the archival storage racks. The cold storage system can operate a fetcher robot to pre-fetch a first data storage medium from the archival storage racks to the buffer rack. The cold storage system can operate a buffer robot to move a second data storage medium from a slot in the buffer rack to the I/O drive. The cold storage system can execute, according to the I/O request, an I/O operation on the second data storage medium at the I/O drive.

Abstract: Technology is provided for a connector for use with an M.2 memory module. The connector comprises a connector body including a mounting surface, first and second receptacles oriented perpendicular to the mounting surface, and a plurality of terminals extending through the mounting surface and into the first and second receptacles.

Abstract: Technology is provided for a circuit board ejector system. The circuit board ejector systems include a chassis, a circuit board housed in the chassis, and a pair of circuit board ejectors. The circuit board ejectors each include a hub rotatably mountable to the chassis and at least one ejector tooth extending from the hub. A lever is coupled to the hub, wherein the ejector tooth is mateable with the circuit board, whereby movement of the lever causes the tooth to move the circuit board between an installed position and an ejected position.

Abstract: Technology is provided for a high-density storage server chassis. The storage server chassis comprises a frame and an opposed pair of support ledges disposed in the frame and positioned to support a storage device therebetween. The support ledges are disposed on corresponding partitions mounted in the frame. The support ledges include at least one protrusion positioned to space the storage device away from the support ledge thereby defining an air flow region between the storage device and the support ledge. The storage server chassis further comprises a retainer moveably attached to a corresponding partition and operative to retain a corresponding storage device in the frame, wherein the retainer is movable between an open position and a closed position.

Abstract: Technology is provided for a circuit board ejector system. The circuit board ejector systems include a chassis, a circuit board housed in the chassis, and a pair of circuit board ejectors. The circuit board ejectors each include a hub rotatably mountable to the chassis and at least one ejector tooth extending from the hub. A lever is coupled to the hub, wherein the ejector tooth is mateable with the circuit board, whereby movement of the lever causes the tooth to move the circuit board between an installed position and an ejected position.

Abstract: Technology is provided for a high-density storage server chassis. The storage server chassis comprises a frame and an opposed pair of support ledges disposed in the frame and positioned to support a storage device therebetween. The support ledges are disposed on corresponding partitions mounted in the frame. The support ledges include at least one protrusion positioned to space the storage device away from the support ledge thereby defining an air flow region between the storage device and the support ledge. The storage server chassis further comprises a retainer moveably attached to a corresponding partition and operative to retain a corresponding storage device in the frame, wherein the retainer is movable between an open position and a closed position.