IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0438150
(2003-05-14)
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발명자
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- Post, Christian H.
- Megason, George D.
- Roscoe, Brett D.
- Santeler, Paul
- MacLaren, John M.
- Larson, John E.
- Galloway, Jeffery
- Tavallaei, Siamak
- Majni, Tim W.
- Lester, Robert Allan
- Anand, Anisha
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출원인 / 주소 |
- Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
3 인용 특허 :
12 |
초록
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A processor-based device having a plurality of memory cartridges secured within a chassis by a lever system. The processor-based device comprises an indication system to indicate memory system operating conditions. Each memory cartridge has a protective assembly to protect memory elements within the
A processor-based device having a plurality of memory cartridges secured within a chassis by a lever system. The processor-based device comprises an indication system to indicate memory system operating conditions. Each memory cartridge has a protective assembly to protect memory elements within the memory cartridge when the memory cartridge is removed from the processor-based device. The processor-based device is operable such that at least one memory cartridge may be removed from the processor-based device without affecting operation of the processor-based device.
대표청구항
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1. An electrical device, comprising:a chassis;a plurality of memory cartridges removable from the chassis, each memory cartridge being adapted to house at least one memory module; anda plurality of gear systems, each of the plurality of gear systems being operable to install or remove a memory cartr
1. An electrical device, comprising:a chassis;a plurality of memory cartridges removable from the chassis, each memory cartridge being adapted to house at least one memory module; anda plurality of gear systems, each of the plurality of gear systems being operable to install or remove a memory cartridge from the front of the device, wherein each of the plurality of gear systems is at least partially coupled to one of the plurality of memory cartridges.2. The device as recited in claim 1, wherein each gear system comprises:a gear member mounted to a memory cartridge; anda gear member reception portion mounted to the chassis, wherein as the gear member and the gear member reception portion are engaged and rotated with respect to each other, the gear member may be moved to a retained position at which linear movement is restricted in all directions.3. The device as recited in claim 2, further comprising a handle connected to the gear member to pivot the gear member between a retain position and a release position.4. The device as recited in claim 3, wherein the gear member comprises a pinion gear having at least one tooth.5. The device as recited in claim 4 wherein the pinion gear is pivotably mounted to the memory cartridge about a pivot axis.6. The device as recited in claim 1, further comprising a memory system, the memory system comprising a plurality of memory modules, a plurality of memory controllers and at least one host controller.7. The device as recited in claim 6, wherein the memory system stores data redundantly so that no data is lost when a memory cartridge is removed from the chassis.8. The device as recited in claim 6, wherein each memory module is an industry standard dual inline memory module (DIMM).9. The device as recited in claim 6, further comprising an indication system to inform an operator of a memory system operating condition.10. The device as recited in claim 9, wherein the indication system is operable to indicate an error condition associated with a specific memory module.11. The device as recited in claim 10, wherein the indication system is operable to continue to provide the indication of an error condition associated with a specific memory module after the specific memory cartridge housing the specific memory module is removed from the chassis.12. The device as recited in claim 11, wherein the indicator system comprises a visual indicator disposed on the chassis.13. The device as recited in claim 9, wherein the indication system is operable to indicate the memory cartridge is operating normally.14. The device as recited in claim 9, wherein the indication system is operable to indicate a memory cartridge is offline from the memory system.15. The device as recited in claim 9, wherein the indication system is operable to indicate the device is performing a memory rebuild of a memory cartridge.16. The device as recited in claim 9, wherein the indication system is operable to indicate there is a fault in power within a memory cartridge.17. The device as recited in claim 9, wherein the indication system is operable to indicate an error in data transferred between a memory module and a memory controller.18. The device as recited in claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of memory cartridges comprise:a protective housing;a plurality of memory module holders, each memory module holder being configured to secure a respective memory module to the protective housing; anda memory controller.19. The device as recited in claim 18, wherein each of the plurality of memory module holders are configured to secure a memory module to the protective housing at an acute angle.20. The device as recited in claim 18, wherein the protective housing comprises a base and a pivotable cover.21. The device as recited in claim 1, further comprising a locking mechanism to prevent the removal of a memory cartridge.22. The device as recited in claim 1, further comprising an interlock, wherein the interlock prevents a memory cartridge from being removed from the chassis unless conditions for removal are satisfied.23. The electrical device as recited in claim 1, each memory cartridge including an electrical connector configured for engagement with a corresponding electrical connector coupled to the chassis.24. The electrical device as recited in claim 23, comprising a processor, wherein the processor electrically communicates with the memory module when the memory cartridge is installed with respect to the chassis.25. The electrical device as recited in claim 1, wherein each gear system of the plurality of gear systems comprises a lever having a longitudinal axis, wherein actuation of the lever pivots the longitudinal axis.26. The electrical device as recited in claim 1, wherein the at least one memory module remains stationary during operation.27. An electrical device, comprising:a chassis;a plurality of memory cartridges removable from the chassis, each memory cartridge being adapted to house at least one memory module;a plurality of lever and gear systems, each of the plurality of lever and gear systems being operable to secure a memory cartridge to and release the memory cartridge from the device; andan indication system, wherein the indication system is operable to indicate that a memory cartridge is installed within a chassis but not secured within the chassis.28. A server, comprising:a chassis;a plurality of memory cartridges securable to the chassis and electrically coupleable together to form a memory system, wherein each of the plurality of memory cartridges comprise:a protective housing; andat least one memory module holder configured to secure a memory module to the protective housing; anda lever and gear system adapted to displace the memory cartridge relative to the chassis by pivoting the lever.29. The device as recited in claim 28, wherein each gear system comprises:a gear member mounted to a memory cartridge; anda gear member reception portion mounted to the chassis, wherein as the gear member and the gear member reception portion are engaged and rotated with respect to each other, the gear member may be moved to a retained position at which linear movement is restricted in all directions.30. The device as recited in claim 29, wherein the lever is connected to the gear member to pivot the gear member between a securing position and a releasing position.31. The device as recited in claim 29, wherein the gear member comprises a pinion gear having at least one tooth.32. The device as recited in claim 31, wherein the pinion gear is pivotably mounted to the memory cartridge about a pivot axis.33. The device as recited in claim 28, further comprising an interlock, wherein the interlock prevents the lever from pivoting to prevent the memory cartridge from being removed from the chassis unless conditions for removal are satisfied.34. The server as recited in claim 28, comprising a processor, wherein the plurality of memory cartridges is electrically coupleable to the processor.35. The server as recited in claim 28, wherein the lever and gear system comprises a lever having a longitudinal axis, wherein actuation of the lever pivots the longitudinal axis.
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