Patent ID: 6553458
Filing Date: 2003-04-22
Classification: G06F,G11B

Abstract:
A selectively redundant storage device, comprising:a first storage device having a first form factor including a first height, a first length and a first width; a second storage device having a second form factor including a second height, a second length, and a second width, the second form factor being substantially identical to the first form factor, the second storage device being arranged adjacent to the first storage device in a stack, such that the first and second storage device are positioned in parallel planes of the stack; and a controller for selectively storing data on the first storage device and the second storage device, the controller being horizontally oriented and positioned in a parallel plane adjacent the first and second storage devices in the stack, wherein a length and width of the controller are co-extensive with the fist and second lengths and first and second widths of the fist and second storage devices in the stack; wherein the first and second storage devices and the controller are arranged to fit within a standard cage of a computer.