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Disk array device

  • US 7,876,557 B2
  • Filed: 06/09/2009
  • Issued: 01/25/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/14/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A disk array device comprising:

  • a plurality of hard disk drive modules each having a disk drive for recording data;

    a controller module having a controller that controls writing/reading data into/from the disk drives;

    a power supply module that supplies power to the plurality of hard disk drive modules and the controller module;

    an operation module;

    a plurality of fan modules having respective fans that cool the plurality of hard disk drive modules, the controller module, and the power supply module; and

    a chassis housing the plurality of hard disk drive modules provided on a front side thereof, and the controller module, the power supply module, and the plurality of fan modules provided on a back side thereof, the controller module and the power supply module being placed between the plurality of fan modules,said operation module including an alarm buzzer stop switch and a power switch, said power switch having an ON-side whereby power is provided to said plurality of hard disk drive modules and an OFF-side whereby power is not provided to said plurality of hard disk drive modules, said alarm buzzer stop switch being disposed on said ON-side of said power switch,said operation module further including a setting switch that is accessible from a space in front of a hard disk drive module that is disposed adjacent to said operation module.

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