Patent ID: 8025534
Filing Date: 2011-09-27
Classification: G06F,H01R

Abstract:
1. A method for coupling a LTO HH tape drive device having a Serial Attached SCSI connector to a SAS-Cable comprising: attaching said LTO HH tape drive device having a Serial Attached SCSI connector to a SAS-Cable with an adaptor, said adapter having a structure featuring an offset between the centerlines of a LTO side and a SAS-Cable side, said LTO side of said adapter including data and power connectors which interface the LTO HH tape drive device; reducing a overmold structure of said adapter on said SAS Cable Side of said adapter to prevent interference from excess structure contained on the connector during the insertion of the SAS Cable; enhancing a overmold structure of said adapter on said LTO drive side of said adapter to facilitate a secure grip on said adapter; incorporating a conductive material on an outer surface of the enhanced overmold structure; grounding said conductive material incorporated on said outer surface of the enhanced overmold structure; offsetting the centerlines of the LTO side and the SAS-Cable side to enhance the applicability of said adapter to a range of SAS-Cables; guiding the insertion of the adapter into the LTO HH tape drive via insertion guide pins to prevent the damage to adapter pins on the LTO drive side of said adapter.