Enhanced rack design to improve component and cable access

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9681575
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14532473

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A method and apparatus for implementing enhanced rack design to improve component and cable access in a computer system. A server rack includes a side rack cable access area. An elongated bracket member includes multiple openings for receiving cable ties. The cables ties are used to secure predefined cables. The elongated bracket member is unlatched from an inside wall of the rack. The elongated bracket member together with the secured system cables is pivoted away from customer cables routing area.

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  • INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bharucha, Meher A Rochester, US 2 1
Schaefer, Paul W Rochester, US 16 72
Shirk/Heath, Sandra J Rochester, US 42 71

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