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A modularized computer chassis for housing multiple computer modules, such as a processor module, media storage module, an I/O module, and power supplies includes a housing divided generally into four regions, with each region configured for receiving one of the modules or power supplies. A single c

A modularized computer chassis for housing multiple computer modules, such as a processor module, media storage module, an I/O module, and power supplies includes a housing divided generally into four regions, with each region configured for receiving one of the modules or power supplies. A single center pluggable midplane board is positioned in the middle of the housing such that each of the modules and power supplies can be interconnected through the single midplane board. The single center pluggable midplane board includes direct pluggable connectors which correspond to connectors on each of the modules and power supplies, such that each of the modules and power supplies are directly connected to the single pluggable midplane board, and no ribbon signal and power cables are needed for the connection. The direct connection between the single center pluggable midplane board and the modules and power supplies helps to minimize the height of the chassis, thereby saving valuable rack space.

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1. A processor-based device, comprising:a housing; at least one circuit board connected to the housing, the at least one circuit board having a plurality of pluggable connectors; a processor unit having a processor unit connector; a drive unit having a drive unit connector; and a power supply unit h

1. A processor-based device, comprising:a housing; at least one circuit board connected to the housing, the at least one circuit board having a plurality of pluggable connectors; a processor unit having a processor unit connector; a drive unit having a drive unit connector; and a power supply unit having a power supply unit connector, wherein the processor unit, the drive unit and the power supply unit may be selectively plugged and unplugged from corresponding connectors of the plurality of pluggable connectors via the processor unit connector, the drive unit connector and the power supply unit connector, respectively.