Patent ID: 6881078
Filing Date: 2005-04-19
Classification: H01R,H05K

Abstract:
1. An interconnecting device for a data processing system comprising: a first plurality of connection ports for connecting to first components of said data processing system; a second plurality of connection ports for connecting to second components of said data processing system; a cover placed over said first plurality of connection ports to restrict physical access to said first plurality of connection ports; and an adapter coupling to said first plurality of connection ports, said adapter comprising a backboard having a first end and a second end, a plurality of connectors having first conductive elements is coupled to said first end, a plurality of receptacles having second conductive elements is coupled to said second end, and a plurality of conductive lines coupling to said backboard, said plurality of conductive lines electrically connect said first conductive elements to said second conductive elements; wherein said plurality of connectors is coupled to said first plurality of connection ports; and a housing whereupon said first plurality of connection ports and said second plurality of connection ports are located.