Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus comprises an integrated circuit module comprising two layers of thermal interface material, a printed circuit assembly disposed between the two layers of thermal interface material and comprising a plurality of integrated circuits disposed on both sides of a circuit board, wherein at least one of the integrated circuits is thermally coupled with one of the layers of thermal interface material, and two heat spreaders adapted to removably retain one another, and when retaining one another to enclose and become thermally coupled with the two layers of thermal interface material; and a printed circuit board having a connector disposed thereon, wherein a connector edge of the printed circuit assembly is disposed within the connector. In other embodiments, a frame is adapted to retain the two heat spreaders.

Abstract: Apparatuses and systems described herein provide hood latch designs for removable hoods of chassis of computing devices. A hood latch for the removable hood of a chassis includes an actuator that has an oblong aperture. A direction of a long dimension of the oblong aperture is offset from an actuator-open direction by an acute angle. A pin rigidly attached to a base portion of the chassis rests in the oblong aperture. When the actuator moves from an actuator-closed position to an actuator-open position, the actuator pushes against the pin and the pin slides from a pin-closed position within the aperture to a pin-open position within the aperture. Since the pin is rigidly attached to the chassis and the hood latch is affixed to the hood, hood slides from a hood-closed position to a hood-open position as the actuator moves from the actuator-closed position to the actuator-open position.

Abstract: Examples herein relate to intrusion switch. In particular, implementations herein relate to a computer system including a housing enclosing at least one electronic component therein. The housing includes a base and a removable cover. The cover is movable between engaged and disengaged positions relative to the base and extends over at least a portion of the base and is secured to the base in the engaged position. The cover is removable from the base when the cover is in the disengaged position. The computer system further includes an intrusion switch configured to detect access to an interior of the computer system. A portion of the cover extends through a slot in one of the sidewalls of the base and contacts the intrusion switch when the cover is in the engaged position. Contact between the cover and the intrusion switch is released when the cover is in the disengaged position such that the intrusion switch can detect when the cover is moved to the disengaged position.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising: a drive carrier assembly (DCA) including; an energy storage device having at least a portion thereof encased by a housing; and a printed circuit assembly to detect a power failure of a host computing device, wherein the printed circuit assembly has a first portion coupled to the energy storage device and a second portion coupled to a backplane of the host computing device.

Abstract: An apparatus includes: a 1 U drive chassis divided into a plurality of compartments by a partition, the plurality of compartments including an interior compartment; an interior cage installed in the interior compartment, the interior cage including a plurality of pockets into which storage media are mounted when in use and having a back edge; a hinge by which the interior cage is rotatably mounted to the 1 U drive chassis along the back edge of the interior cage; a lift to rotate the interior cage at least partially to an open position when the first latch is released; and a latch to maintain the interior cage in a closed position and to maintain the interior cage in the opened position according to the rotation of the interior compartment.

Abstract: An example apparatus comprises a drive carrier assembly which may include a memory device, and an energy storage device having at least a portion thereof encased in a housing. In some examples, the apparatus may include a printed circuit assembly to detect a power failure of a host computing device. The printed circuit assembly, may have a first portion coupled to the energy storage device and a second portion coupled to a backplane of the host computing device.

Abstract: In one example in accordance with the present disclosure an electro-magnetic interference (EMI) containment device is described. The EMI containment device includes a number of spring devices to maintain contact between an electronic module and an enclosure. The spring device includes a spring portion to contact an electronic module disposed in the enclosure. A guide device of the spring device controls movement of the spring portion and an alignment mechanism maintains alignment of the spring portion.

Abstract: An apparatus includes: a 1U drive chassis divided into a plurality of compartments by a partition, the plurality of compartments including an interior compartment; an interior cage installed in the interior compartment, the interior cage including a plurality of pockets into which storage media are mounted when in use and having a back edge; a hinge by which the interior cage is rotatably mounted to the 1U drive chassis along the back edge of the interior cage; a lift to rotate the interior cage at least partially to an open position when the first latch is released; and a latch to maintain the interior cage in a closed position and to maintain the interior cage in the opened position according to the rotation of the interior compartment.

Abstract: Examples herein relate to intrusion switch. In particular, implementations herein relate to a computer system including a housing enclosing at least one electronic component therein. The housing includes a base and a removable cover. The cover is movable between engaged and disengaged positions relative to the base and extends over at least a portion of the base and is secured to the base in the engaged position. The cover is removable from the base when the cover is in the disengaged position. The computer system further includes an intrusion switch configured to detect access to an interior of the computer system. A portion of the cover extends through a slot in one of the sidewalls of the base and contacts the intrusion switch when the cover is in the engaged position. Contact between the cover and the intrusion switch is released when the cover is in the disengaged position such that the intrusion switch can detect when the cover is moved to the disengaged position.

Abstract: This disclosure describes designs for chassis with multiple hoods and methods for removing those hoods. A base portion of a chassis includes an opening, a base ridge comprising a first section and a second section, an L-shaped cutout disposed along the first section of the base ridge, and a T-shaped cutout disposed along the second section of the base ridge. The T-shaped cutout includes a front recess and a rear recess.

Abstract: Apparatuses and systems described herein provide hood latch designs for removable hoods of chassis of computing devices. A hood latch for the removable hood of a chassis includes an actuator that has an oblong aperture. A direction of a long dimension of the oblong aperture is offset from an actuator-open direction by an acute angle. A pin rigidly attached to a base portion of the chassis rests in the oblong aperture. When the actuator moves from an actuator-closed position to an actuator-open position, the actuator pushes against the pin and the pin slides from a pin-closed position within the aperture to a pin-open position within the aperture. Since the pin is rigidly attached to the chassis and the hood latch is affixed to the hood, hood slides from a hood-closed position to a hood-open position as the actuator moves from the actuator-closed position to the actuator-open position.

Abstract: This disclosure describes designs for chassis with multiple hoods and methods for removing those hoods. A base portion of a chassis includes an opening, a base ridge comprising a first section and a second section, an L-shaped cutout disposed along the first section of the base ridge, and a T-shaped cutout disposed along the second section of the base ridge. The T-shaped cutout includes a front recess and a rear recess.

Abstract: In one example in accordance with the present disclosure an electro-magnetic interference (EMI) containment device is described. The EMI containment device includes a number of spring devices to maintain contact between an electronic module and an enclosure. The spring device includes a spring portion to contact an electronic module disposed in the enclosure. A guide device of the spring device controls movement of the spring portion and an alignment mechanism maintains alignment of the spring portion.

Abstract: Example implementations relate to a fan module assembly. One example fan module assembly includes a basepan housed in a chassis of a computing device. The basepan includes a distal end. The fan module assembly also includes a plurality of pins extending from the basepan. The plurality of pins includes a first pin and a second pin. The first pin and the second pin are staggered with respect to a plane defined by the distal end. The fan module assembly further includes a fan module attached to the basepan via the first pin and the second pin.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising: a drive carrier assembly (DCA) including; an energy storage device having at least a portion thereof encased by a housing; and a printed circuit assembly to detect a power failure of a host computing device, wherein the printed circuit assembly has a first portion coupled to the energy storage device and a second portion coupled to a backplane of the host computing device

Abstract: A convertible chassis system for receiving a plurality of storage drives includes a chassis that includes a plurality of bays for receiving the storage drives. The convertible chassis also includes a reversible key that is removably affixed to the chassis body in either a first orientation or a second orientation. Each orientation provides a different key guide within the plurality of bays that either allows the storage drives to be received into or rejected from the bays of the chassis.

Abstract: A system, comprising: a slot to accept an option card, wherein the slot includes: a connector to receive the option card; and guide rails to guide the option card into the slot, wherein at least one of the guide rails includes a latch and a button, wherein when the option card is not inserted into the slot and the button is: in a locked position, the latch prevents insertion of the option card into the slot; in an unlocked position, the latch allows insertion of the option card into the slot.

Abstract: Example techniques for securing an expansion card in a computing device are disclosed. An example method includes securing a mounting bracket within the computing device. An adjustable retention clip is installed in a preferred location at the mounting bracket. An expansion card is then installed in a space created by the adjustable retention clip and the mounting bracket, and the expansion card is secured to the adjustable retention clip.

Abstract: A convertible chassis system for receiving a plurality of storage drives includes a chassis that includes a plurality of bays for receiving the storage drives. The convertible chassis also includes a reversible key that is removably affixed to the chassis body in either a first orientation or a second orientation. Each orientation provides a different key guide within the plurality of bays that either allows the storage drives to be received into or rejected from the bays of the chassis.

Abstract: Example implementations relate to a fan guard device. One example fan guard device includes a frame to receive a fan. The example fan guard device includes a plurality of snaps extending in a first direction from the frame. The snaps engage the fan. The fan guard device includes at least one flexible member extending in the first direction from the frame to engage a flange of the fan. The flexible member may compress and remain in contact with the flange. The amount of compression of the at least one flexible member may accommodate a range of flange thicknesses of the fan.