Patent ID: 8976530
Filing Date: 2015-03-10
Classification: G11B,H02G

Abstract:
1. Apparatus for storing data and supplying stored data, said apparatus comprising: a main housing; an electric power supply located within said main housing; a panel located within said main housing, said panel supporting a plurality of electric connectors for connecting said power supply to other component parts of said apparatus; a plurality of units, each said unit comprising a plurality of data storage elements, each said unit being mounted to slide within said main housing such that each one of said units is slidable out from said main housing to provide access to said data storage elements of said unit, and a plurality of cable modules, each cable module comprising a cable having a first connector at a first end configured to connect to one of said units and a second connector at a second end configured to connect with one of said electric connectors supported by said panel, and a moveable rigid structure supporting said second connector and providing a barrier preventing manual access to said panel, said second connector being attached to said rigid structure such that movement of said rigid structure causes said second connector to be disconnected.