Abstract: An expansion slot interface may include a low-profile interface card to engage with an expansion slot, a linking device fixed to the interface card, and an expansion component connector to operably engage with an expansion component. The expansion component may be disposed apart from the interface card. The low-profile interface card may fit underneath a doublewide expansion component that is engaged with an adjacently disposed expansion slot, and the linking device may operably engage the interface card with the expansion component connector.

Abstract: An air duct is described herein. The air duct includes a duct housing having a first end and a second end and at least one vent disposed between the first end and the second end. The air duct also includes a plurality of dividers disposed between the first end and the second end and a plurality of channels. The plurality of channels are disposed between the first end and the second end and are derived from the plurality of dividers. The plurality of channels are to cool a first component and a second component of a computing device, wherein the duct housing is to encompass the first component and the second component. The duct housing is positioned with the first component located upstream of an air flow and the second component disposed downstream of the air flow.

Abstract: A computing system for housing a number of storage devices includes a number of device cages, and a backplane coupled to each of the device cages to electrically couple a number of the storage devices to the computing system. The backplane includes a number of device combination signal and power interfaces located on a first side of the backplane to couple a number of the storage devices to the backplane. The backplane further includes a number of combination signal and power interfaces located on a second side of the backplane to couple the backplane to the computing system. The backplane further includes a number of signal connectors to couple the backplane to the computing system.

Abstract: An interconnect assembly includes a housing, multiple signal connectors provided on the housing, a power bus having one or more bus elements, and a combination connector. The multiple signal connectors include a first signal connector and a second signal connector, and each signal connector includes a plurality of signal elements. The combination connector is provided on the housing and includes a plurality of connection elements, including a first set of connection elements which route within the housing to the plurality of signal elements of the first signal connector, a second set of connection elements which route within the housing to the plurality of signal elements of the second signal connector, and a third set of connection elements which route within the housing to the one or more bus elements of the power bus.

Abstract: An interconnect assembly includes a housing, multiple signal connectors provided on the housing, a power bus having one or more bus elements, and a combination connector. The multiple signal connectors include a first signal connector and a second signal connector, and each signal connector includes a plurality of signal elements. The combination connector is provided on the housing and includes a plurality of connection elements, including a first set of connection elements which route within the housing to the plurality of signal elements of the first signal connector, a second set of connection elements which route within the housing to the plurality of signal elements of the second signal connector, and a third set of connection elements which route within the housing to the one or more bus elements of the power bus.

Abstract: An interconnect assembly and system are disclosed herein. An example of the interconnect assembly includes a first signal connector and a second signal connector. The example also includes a combination connector coupled to the first signal connector and the second signal connector. The example further includes a power bus coupled to the combination connector to supply power to the combination connector. Other elements, components, and features of the interconnect assembly are disclosed herein as are alternative examples of interconnect assemblies. Elements, components, and features of the system are also disclosed herein as are alternative examples of the system.

Abstract: A daughterboard can include an airflow path or opening.

Abstract: Examples disclose a removable air guide assembly with a processor air cooler to direct air over a processor on a circuit board, the processor air cooler is not directly aligned over the processor. Further, the examples provide the removable airflow guide assembly with memory bank coolers to direct air over memory banks also positioned on the circuit board. Additionally, the examples also disclose the removable airflow guide assembly with a connector socket to align with the circuit board and provide power to the processor air cooler and the memory bank coolers.

Abstract: A daughterboard can include an airflow path or opening.

Abstract: Examples disclose a removable air guide assembly with a processor air cooler to direct air over a processor on a circuit board, the processor air cooler is not directly aligned over the processor. Further, the examples provide the removable airflow guide assembly with memory bank coolers to direct air over memory banks also positioned on the circuit board. Additionally, the examples also disclose the removable airflow guide assembly with a connector socket to align with the circuit board and provide power to the processor air cooler and the memory bank coolers.

Abstract: In at least some embodiments, an expansion card guide for a computer system includes a frame having lanes for receiving expansion cards and a plurality of chassis attachment features provided on at least one side of said frame for tool-less attachment of the expansion card guide to a chassis of the computer system. The expansion card guide also includes a set of cable management features provided on at least one side of said frame for tool-less management of auxiliary expansion card cables.

Abstract: An adapter for mounting a device in a computer enclosure is disclosed herein. A computer storage device adapter includes an adapter chassis configured to be installed in at least one drive bay of a computer, and to house a storage device. The adapter further includes a bezel attached to the chassis. The bezel has a color, texture, and relief pattern matching a color, texture, and relief pattern of a portion of a front panel of the computer directly adjacent to the at least one drive bay in which the adapter is to be installed.

Abstract: An mechanism for retaining devices in a computer system is disclosed herein. A computer storage device enclosure includes an chassis configured to house a computer storage device. The chassis includes a storage device retention mechanism. The storage device retention mechanism includes a flexible retention member disposed along and connected to an outer side wall of the chassis. The flexible retention member is configured to retain a rear corner of the storage device installed in the chassis by contacting a side, rear and upper surface of the storage device at the rear corner.

Abstract: In accordance with at least some embodiments, a computer system include a chassis and a main airflow channel within the chassis. The computer system also includes multiple processors and multiple memory banks positioned in the main airflow channel. The computer system also includes a removable airflow guide assembly installed in the main airflow channel, wherein the removable airflow guide assembly divides the main airflow channel into a processor-side airflow channel and a memory-side airflow channel.

Abstract: A connector frame is provided. The connector frame can be a generally rectangular member having a bore formed therethrough. The rectangular member can be at least partially formed by a first wall, and a second wall, connected by two side walls. The first, second and side walls can form at least a portion of an interior surface and an exterior surface. At least a portion of the interior surface can include a plurality of raised features adapted to detachably attach to a cable connector. A plurality of projections adapted to provide a grip for one or more fingers on each of the two side walls can be disposed on the exterior surface of the two side walls.

Abstract: A system for attaching liquid cooling apparatus includes a fan, a chassis and a grill. The chassis is configured to house electronic components in an interior volume and has an air flow opening large enough to receive the fan. The grill is configured to be fastened to the fan and to the chassis such that, when the grill is so fastened, the fan is disposed at least partially in the interior volume and the grill substantially covers the air flow opening. At least one recess is formed either in the chassis or the grill such that a coolant conduit may be inserted into the recess when the grill is not fastened to the chassis and the coolant conduit is confined within the recess when the grill is fastened to the chassis.

Abstract: In accordance with at least some embodiments, a computer system include a chassis and a main airflow channel within the chassis. The computer system also includes multiple processors and multiple memory banks positioned in the main airflow channel. The computer system also includes a removable airflow guide assembly installed in the main airflow channel, wherein the removable airflow guide assembly divides the main airflow channel into a processor-side airflow channel and a memory-side airflow channel.

Abstract: In at least some embodiments, an expansion card guide for a computer system includes a frame having lanes for receiving expansion cards and a plurality of chassis attachment features provided on at least one side of said frame for tool-less attachment of the expansion card guide to a chassis of the computer system. The expansion card guide also includes a set of cable management features provided on at least one side of said frame for tool-less management of auxiliary expansion card cables.

Abstract: Apparatus for retaining a plurality of circuit boards includes a chassis that defines an array of mounting surfaces. Each mounting surface is configured to receive a bracket attached to one of the plural circuit boards. A retention bar is hingingly attached to the chassis at a first axis oriented transversely to the array. A lever is configured to rotate the bar about the first axis from an open position in which the brackets may be engaged with the mounting surfaces, to a closed position in which the bar retains the brackets against the mounting surfaces. An arm is configured to hinge at a second axis and to actuate the lever as the arm is rotated about the second axis.

Abstract: An adapter for mounting a device in a computer enclosure is disclosed herein. A computer storage device adapter includes an adapter chassis configured to be installed in at least one drive bay of a computer, and to house a storage device. The adapter further includes a bezel attached to the chassis. The bezel has a color, texture, and relief pattern matching a color, texture, and relief pattern of a portion of a front panel of the computer directly adjacent to the at least one drive bay in which the adapter is to be installed.