Abstract: A rack console assembly comprises a rack console and a computer console slidably disposed within the rack console. The computer console is connected to the rack console in such a manner so as to enable the computer console to be collapsably disposed inside of the rack console when in its non-operating mode and so as to enable the computer console to be positioned outside of the rack console when in its operating mode. The computer console comprises a frame which is connected to the rack console, a computer monitor mounted on the frame and a computer keyboard mounted on the frame. The frame is connected to the rack console in such a manner so as to enable the frame to be vertically and horizontally displaced relative to the rack console. The computer monitor is mounted on a support member which is fixedly mounted on a bracket arm pivotally mounted on the frame. The computer monitor is capable of both pivotal displacement relative to the frame and vertical displacement along the support member.

Abstract: A hard disk assembly including a disk drive assembly, and a carrier board is disclosed. The disk drive assembly includes a connector having a form factor corresponding to a particular interface specification, drive control electronics, and a disk drive unit. Additionally, the hard disk assembly may include an adapter to provide a mechanical and electrical interface between the connector associated with the disk drive assembly and a corresponding connector on a midplane of a disk storage subsystem. The disk drive assembly may be disposed in one of at least first and second predetermined locations on the carrier board. The adapter is employed to provide the appropriate mechanical and electrical interface between the connector of the disk drive assembly and the midplane connector of the disk storage subsystem.