Patent ID: 6058011
Filing Date: 2000-05-02
Classification: G06F,H05K

Abstract:
A computer system comprising:a chassis (100) for housing electronic components, the chassis (100) including a front region and a rear region;a removable module (400) configured to be housed in the rear region of the chassis (100), the removable module including:an interior side (405) and an exterior side, the removable module (400) further including an airflow passage portion (450) between the interior side (405) and the exterior side and a component housing portion for housing electronic components;a panel (320) integrated with the exterior side of the removable module (400), the panel including perforations (335);an air circulator means (460) for causing air to flow through the airflow passage portion of the removable module (400) and through the perforations (335) included in the panel (320);a plate (420) secured to the removable module and engaging the interior side (405) of the removable module (400), the plate (420) including perforations (510) for allowing passage of air that flows from the perforations (335) included in the panel (320); anda removable baffle for directing airflow.