Abstract: Information handling system thermal management of processing components, such as CPU, GPU and/or memory, by a liquid cooling system is protected by a leak detection enclosure having a leak detection sensor disposed in an interior. The leak detection enclosure has a frame coupled to a cold plate that encloses the leak detection sensor and cooling fluid hose fittings so that leaked fluid is trapped within the enclosure for detection by the leak detection sensor. A planar cover couples to the frame upper side over the leak detection circuit and the cooling fluid hose fittings to provide ready assembly and an inexpensive adaptable form factor.

Abstract: Securing a riser cage and/or electronic components coupled thereto within an information handling system can be accomplished using a riser cage apparatus. The riser cage may be configured to removably secure the electronic components to a surface of the information handling system using one or more fasteners configured to couple the riser cage to a surface of a chassis. The one or more fasteners may comprise a protrusion configured to engage a pin coupled to the surface. The protrusion of the one or more fasteners may be movable relative to the riser cage between a first locked position in which the pin coupled to the surface is engaged by the protrusion and a second unlocked position in which the pin coupled to the surface is not engaged by the protrusion.

Abstract: A lock assembly is disclosed that includes a base formed from a magnetic flux conducting material, the base secure to a chassis. A pin slidably disposed in the base and configured to move from a first open position to a second closed position. A magnet, disposed on a surface of a riser and configured to create a force on the pin that causes the pin to move from the open position to the closed position when the riser is disposed with the chassis.

Abstract: An information processing system includes a processor, a memory device, and riser card. The riser card includes a riser card cage, a circuit card, and a baffle. The circuit card is installed into the riser card cage and includes a card edge and a connector affixed to the circuit card. The card edge is configured to be installed into another connector on an information handling system in a first orientation. The connector is configured to receive a card edge of an add-in card in a second orientation perpendicular to the first orientation. The baffle is integrated with the riser card cage. The baffle is configured to divert a first air flow from the processor away from the riser card cage, and to channel a second air flow from the memory device into the riser card cage.

Abstract: An information processing system includes a processor, a memory device, and riser card. The riser card includes a riser card cage, a circuit card, and a baffle. The circuit card is installed into the riser card cage and includes a card edge and a connector affixed to the circuit card. The card edge is configured to be installed into another connector on an information handling system in a first orientation. The connector is configured to receive a card edge of an add-in card in a second orientation perpendicular to the first orientation. The baffle is integrated with the riser card cage. The baffle is configured to divert a first air flow from the processor away from the riser card cage, and to channel a second air flow from the memory device into the riser card cage.

Abstract: An assembly is disclosed that includes a planar surface, a reconfigurable housing disposed on the planar surface, a hinge assembly coupled to the reconfigurable housing, a door coupled to the hinge assembly, the door having a latch that is configured to secure the door in a closed position against the reconfigurable housing and a seal configured to reduce airflow through the reconfigurable housing.

Abstract: A chassis includes a housing of an expansion card receiver adapted to house an expansion card and limit removal of the expansion card to a removal path; and a card holder of the expansion card. The card holder, while a retention member of the card holder is disposed in the removal path, receives a translation force directed away from the expansion card along the removal path; in response to receiving the translation force: translates the retention member along the removal path away from the expansion card until the retention member reaches a translation limiter to transition the retention member from a translatable state to a rotatable state, while the retention member is in the rotatable state and not in the translatable state: receives a rotation force directed out of the removal path; and in response to receiving the rotation force, rotate the retention member out of the removal path.

Abstract: A lock assembly comprising a base formed from a magnetic flux conducting material, the base secure to a chassis. A pin slidably disposed in the base and configured to move from a first open position to a second closed position. A magnet, disposed on a surface of a riser and configured to create a force on the pin that causes the pin to move from the open position to the closed position when the riser is disposed with the chassis.

Abstract: An assembly is disclosed that includes a planar surface, a reconfigurable housing disposed on the planar surface, a hinge assembly coupled to the reconfigurable housing, a door coupled to the hinge assembly, the door having a latch that is configured to secure the door in a closed position against the reconfigurable housing and a seal configured to reduce airflow through the reconfigurable housing.

Abstract: A handle for a computer component, such as a motherboard, of an information handling system may have an adjustable size. By allowing the handle to change size, the advantages of a large handle, such as easy handling and reduced damage to nearby components, are gained, and the advantages of a small handle, such as reduced size and improved airflow, are gained. The handle may be affixed to a computer component by any fastener such as a screw, pin, clip, or plastic connector. The handle may change size by increasing in height from a collapsed position to an expanded position, or change size by decreasing in height from an expanded position to a collapsed position. The handle may be moved into the expanded position for handling during assembly or repairs of a computer system, and then moved in to the collapsed position for normal operation of the computer system.

Abstract: A foam sealing block is provided for sealing a cable channel by which one or more cables traverse into an air-cooled compartment. The foam sealing block may folded around the cables and positioned within the cable channel. The insertion of the folded foam sealing block prevents the transfer of air from the air-cooled compartment via the cable channel, while still allowing the cables to traverse the cable channel. The top surface of the foam sealing block may formed from offset rows of protrusions, such as hemispherical shaped protrusions. The dimensions and shape of the protrusions may be selected based on the physical characteristics of the cables traversing the cable channel. The bottom surface of the foam sealing block may be formed from a perforated, rigid bracket that allows the foam sealing block to fit securely within the cable channel.

Abstract: An apparatus may include a connector configured to receive an information handling resource, and a riser configured to provide mechanical support to the information handling resource when the information handling resource is received in the connector, wherein the riser is configured to accept a first type of information handling resource having a first length along a selected direction, and a second type of information handling resource having a second length along the selected direction, the second length being greater than the first length. The riser may include a fixed portion, and a rear portion rotatably coupled to the fixed portion, the rear portion including a slidable member configured to slide from a first position to a second position along the selected direction, the first position allowing the riser to accept the first type, and the second position allowing the riser to accept the second type of information handling resource.

Abstract: An information handling system routes cables from a chassis interior to a chassis exterior through a cable channel defined in the housing and having airflow managed by a blocking element biased to a closed position. As cable configurations change, the blocking element adapts to fit cables through the cable channel in a compact manner that minimizes cooling airflow escape through the cable channel. Automated adjustments to a cooling fan profile based upon a predicted cable configuration and associated airflow help to ensure adequate cooling as airflow characteristics change due to the presence of cables and an expected position of the blocking element.

Abstract: A foam sealing block is provided for sealing a cable channel by which one or more cables traverse into an air-cooled compartment. The foam sealing block may folded around the cables and positioned within the cable channel. The insertion of the folded foam sealing block prevents the transfer of air from the air-cooled compartment via the cable channel, while still allowing the cables to traverse the cable channel. The top surface of the foam sealing block may formed from offset rows of protrusions, such as hemispherical shaped protrusions. The dimensions and shape of the protrusions may be selected based on the physical characteristics of the cables traversing the cable channel. The bottom surface of the foam sealing block may be formed from a perforated, rigid bracket that allows the foam sealing block to fit securely within the cable channel.

Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a latch may include a pivoting member and a leaf-spring member. The pivoting member may be configured to rotatably couple the latch to a chassis such that the latch may rotate between a first position and a second position relative to the chassis. The leaf-spring feature may be shaped and arranged in order to, as the latch is rotated between the first position and the second position, apply a mechanical force to a first circuit board to mate a first connector of the first circuit board to a second connector of a second circuit board.

Abstract: A latch and release mechanism for a computer component may allow release of the component with reduced force and easier access through a cam lever that rotates around a pivot point, such as a pin, to translate rotational motion into a force to unlock the drive from a bay of a chassis. Additionally, the cam lever may be configured to provide a force that ejects the drive from the bay nearly simultaneously with the unlocking of the drive. Thus, a user can remove a drive from a bay with a small application of a single type of force to the cam lever of a latch and release mechanism.

Abstract: A handle for a computer component, such as a motherboard, of an information handling system may have an adjustable size. By allowing the handle to change size, the advantages of a large handle, such as easy handling and reduced damage to nearby components, are gained, and the advantages of a small handle, such as reduced size and improved airflow, are gained. The handle may be affixed to a computer component by any fastener such as a screw, pin, clip, or plastic connector. The handle may change size by increasing in height from a collapsed position to an expanded position, or change size by decreasing in height from an expanded position to a collapsed position. The handle may be moved into the expanded position for handling during assembly or repairs of a computer system, and then moved in to the collapsed position for normal operation of the computer system.

Abstract: A latch and release mechanism for a computer component may allow release of the component with reduced force and easier access through a cam lever that rotates around a pivot point, such as a pin, to translate rotational motion into a force to unlock the drive from a bay of a chassis. Additionally, the cam lever may be configured to provide a force that ejects the drive from the bay nearly simultaneously with the unlocking of the drive. Thus, a user can remove a drive from a bay with a small application of a single type of force to the cam lever of a latch and release mechanism.

Abstract: Systems and apparatuses for ensuring proper heat sink installation in an information handling system are disclosed. The information handling system may include a first receiving mechanism configured to receive a first component and to be coupled with a first heat sink for cooling the first component. The information handling system may further include a second receiving mechanism configured to receive a second component and to be interchangeably coupled with one of the first heat sink and a second heat sink for cooling the second component. The information handling system may further include a bracket associated with the first receiving mechanism, the bracket having a key configured to allow the first receiving mechanism to be coupled with the first heat sink and to prevent the first receiving mechanism from being coupled with the second heat sink.

Abstract: An air baffle for directing air within an information handling system is disclosed. The air baffle includes an open region configured to permit passage of an airflow, a closed region configured to obstruct passage of the airflow, and a variable region between the open region and the closed region. The air baffle further includes an adjustable tab configured to obstruct passage of the airflow. The variable region is configured to permit and obstruct passage of the airflow based on a position of the adjustable tab with respect to the variable region.