Computer rack mounting system
The invention relates to computer systems, and more specifically to a method and apparatus for inserting and storing server units in a rack-mounted computer. In one embodiment, the system includes a cabinet comprising a plurality of rails. The system also includes a rack that is coupled to the rails for receiving the server units. A mounting latch is pivotally coupled to the server unit, the mounting latch including a fastener that is securable to the rails.
1 . A system for mounting a server unit comprising:
a cabinet comprising a plurality of rails;
a rack for receiving the server unit, the rack couplable to the rails; and
a mounting latch pivotally couplable to the server unit, the mounting latch comprising a fastener securable to a rail.
2 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the rack further comprises a plurality of guides for aligning the server unit in the rack.
3 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the mounting latch comprises a spring that biases an end of the mounting latch towards a front surface of the rack, the end acting as a bumper.
4 . The system of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of guides comprise pins.
5 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of rails comprise front and rear rails, wherein the front rails are longitudinally spaced from the rear rails.
6 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the rack further comprises adjustable sidewalls.
7 . The system of claim 1 , wherein a curved surface of the mounting latch engages a pin disposed on a front surface of the rack.
8 . The system of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of guides comprise a horizontal plate disposed between sidewalls of the rack.
9 . A mounting clip for securing a component into a rail comprising:
a body;
a first, second, and third spring extending longitudinally from the body, the first, second, and third spring each comprising a curved portion;
the first spring oriented in a first direction relative to the body,
the second spring oriented in a second direction relative to the body; and
the third spring oriented in a third direction relative to the body, wherein the mounting clip when secured to the rail prevents motion of the component horizontally and vertically.
10 . A mounting latch for fastening a server unit to a cabinet rail comprising:
a body pivotally couplable to a server unit, wherein the body comprises a fastener engageable with the cabinet rail.
11 . The mounting latch of claim 10 , wherein the body further comprises a curved surface rotatably engageable with a rack, the rack couplable to the cabinet rail.
12 . The mounting latch of claim 10 , wherein the fastener comprises a threaded portion for engaging the cabinet rail.
13 . The mounting latch of claim 10 , wherein the fastener comprises a slotted head for receiving a tool.
14 . The mounting latch of claim 10 , wherein the body further comprises a pivoting member and a bracket couplable to the server unit.
15 . The mounting latch of claim 14 , wherein the body further comprises a locking member disposed between the pivoting member and the bracket to prevent the pivoting member from rotating relative to the server unit.
16 . The mounting latch of claim 15 , wherein the locking member comprises a protrusion disposed on the pivoting member for mating with a groove disposed in the bracket.
17 . The mounting latch of claim 15 , wherein the locking member comprises a groove disposed in the pivoting member for mating with a protrusion disposed on the bracket.
18 . The mounting latch of claim 10 further comprising a spring to bias an end of the mounting latch towards a front surface of a rack, the end of the mounting latch acting as a bumper.