Patent ID: 6392892
Filing Date: 2002-05-21
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A network attached storage device comprising:an enclosure having a front side, a rear side that is substantially parallel to said front side, a first lateral side, a second lateral side that is substantially parallel to said first lateral side, a top side, and a bottom side that is substantially parallel to said top side; wherein said first lateral side is separated from said second lateral side by approximately 450 mm; wherein said top side is separated from said bottom side by no more than approximately 88.9 mm; at least four mounting bays that are located in a single row extending between said first lateral side and said second lateral side, with each of said at least four mounting bays capable of supporting a data storage device; wherein each of said four mounting bays are accessible from said front side of said enclosure; and an interface for connecting the device to a network and a supply of power.