Compaq Hot Plug Drive Carrier Enhancements

First Edition (August 1999)
Document Number 0225-0699-A

Introduction

High-speed, high-performance disk drives require robust mechanical mountings that allow the drives to operate within specifications for heat and rotational vibration. To satisfy these demanding requirements, as well as requirements for future drive interfaces, Compaq engineers have redesigned the Compaq Hot Plug Drive Carrier. The new carrier allows single-handed addition or removal of hard drives without having to shut down the system or risk data loss. New features include increased cooling capacity and better damping of rotational vibration. The new, innovative carrier design was recently named a winner of the 1999 Gold IDEA (Industrial Design Excellence Award) by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) and Business Week magazine. The purpose of this document is to introduce the new Hot Plug Drive Carrier, detailing its benefits and features, as well as the innovation behind the design.

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