Adjustable E3.S Cage Divider for 1T and 2T Module Insertion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current server designs require separate mechanical designs for E3.S 1T and E3.S 2T modules due to their different thicknesses, increasing manufacturing complexity and part supply needs.
Innovation Solution
A cage divider assembly with adjustable accessories that can accommodate either E3.S 1T or E3.S 2T modules by positioning an adjustable accessory to block improper insertion and align with specific backplane connectors, allowing a single divider type to support both module thicknesses.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate mechanical designs are provided for E3.S 1T and E3.S 2T modules, then proper accommodation of each module type is achieved, but manufacturing complexity and part supply needs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The cage divider is designed with a universal structure that can accommodate both E3.S 1T and E3.S 2T modules using the same divider type. The divider includes a body with a first slot for the single-width module and a second slot for the double-width module, allowing one divider design to serve multiple module form factors, thereby reducing manufacturing complexity and part variety.
2Device complexity
If a single divider type is used for both E3.S 1T and E3.S 2T modules, then manufacturing complexity is reduced, but the ability to prevent improper insertion is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The cage divider incorporates registration features with different geometries at different locations to match the specific registration features of E3.S 1T and E3.S 2T modules. The first registration feature has a geometry that prevents improper insertion of E3.S 1T modules, while the second registration feature has a different geometry for E3.S 2T modules, allowing the same divider to provide foolproof insertion guidance for both module types through location-specific geometric variations.
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AI summary
A cage divider that is adaptable for different E3.S modules for insertion in a slot of a computing device is disclosed. The cage divider is one of a pair of cage dividers that define a cage enclosure for insertion of the E3.S modules. Each of the cage dividers includes a first side component plate attachable to the backplane of the cage enclosure. Each of the dividers includes a second side component parallel to the first side component and attached to the first side component. Each of the dividers includes an adjustable accessory held between the first side component and the second side component. The adjustable accessory is configured to be attached in a first position allowing accommodation of a first E3.S module or a second position allowing accommodation of a second E3.S module.