Patent ID: 8964361
Filing Date: 2015-02-24
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
1. A method, comprising: loading at least a first storage device into a first open end of a first slot of a storage device transfer station; wherein the storage device transfer station comprises a plurality of slots; wherein the first slot comprises the first open end and a second open end; wherein the first open end is accessible for loading at least the first storage device into the first slot and for unloading at least the first storage device from the first slot; wherein the second open end is accessible by automated machinery; actuating the automated machinery to access the second open end to transfer at least the first storage device between (i) the first slot of the storage device transfer station, and (ii) at least one slot of a storage device testing system; and unloading at least a second storage device from at least a second slot of the storage device transfer station; wherein the first slot and the second slot are arranged in at least one field between two parallel planes; wherein the first open end is accessible at a first plane of the two parallel planes; wherein the second open end is accessible at a second plane of the two parallel planes; and wherein the storage device transfer station is a component of the storage device testing system, with the storage device transfer station being in proximity to one or more racks of the storage device testing system, with the storage device transfer station differing from a rack.