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Physical cable seating confirmation for network cables

  • US 10,044,140 B1
  • Filed: 12/28/2015
  • Issued: 08/07/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/28/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system comprising:

  • an appliance comprising a computer server or a network hardware component, the appliance comprising a socket;

    a plug configured to be releasably received in the socket into a seated configuration;

    a locking mechanism comprising a first locking feature attached to the socket and a second locking feature attached to the plug, the first and second locking features configured to engage one another to secure the plug in the socket in the seated configuration;

    a handle coupled with the locking mechanism and operable, in response to a disengagement force exerted on the handle, to disengage the first and second locking features from one another so as to facilitate removal of the plug from the socket; and

    a tab detachably coupled with the handle, the tab configured to not detach from the handle in response to the plug being received in the socket, the tab configured to detach from the handle in response to a detachment force exerted on the tab, the detachment force being less than the disengagement force, whereby exertion of the detachment force on the tab while the locking features are engaged will cause the tab to detach from the handle so as to provide a visible indication that the locking features are engaged and securing the plug in the socket in the seated configuration.

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