Patent ID: 9304557
Filing Date: 2016-04-05
CPC Classification: G06F,H05K

Claim Text:
1. A data storage unit comprising: a base section; a cassette section configured to be removably attached to the base section and having an interface through which solid-state storage modules located within the cassette section are accessible to the base section; and a removable trusted platform module configured to provide security to the solid-state storage modules by authorizing operation of the cassette section and the base section when the cassette section is connected to the base section; wherein a plurality of solid-state storage modules are arranged in a vertical fashion from the front of the cassette section to the back of the cassette section together with a bridge board that electronically connects the interface at the back of the cassette section to one or more components at the front of the cassette section; wherein the cassette section further includes a gap filling material positioned between one or more internal components of the cassette section and an enclosing plate of the cassette section; and wherein the gap filling material is futher configured to reduce vibration within the cassette section.