Engaging test slots
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1. A method comprising:
- using automated machinery to clamp a test slot to inhibit movement of the test slot relative to a chassis supporting the test slot, the inhibited movement being in the direction used to insert or remove a storage device from the test slot, thereby inhibiting transmission of vibration from the test slot to its surroundings; and
while the automated machinery is engaged with the test slot, actuating the automated machinery to;
insert a storage device into the test slot;
orremove the storage device from the test slot.
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Abstract
In general, a test slot is engaged with automated machinery to inhibit movement of the test slot, thereby inhibiting transmission of vibration from the test slot to its surroundings. While the automated machinery is engaged with the test slot, the automated machinery is actuated to insert a storage device into the test slot, or remove the storage device from the test slot.
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1. A method comprising:
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using automated machinery to clamp a test slot to inhibit movement of the test slot relative to a chassis supporting the test slot, the inhibited movement being in the direction used to insert or remove a storage device from the test slot, thereby inhibiting transmission of vibration from the test slot to its surroundings; and while the automated machinery is engaged with the test slot, actuating the automated machinery to; insert a storage device into the test slot;
orremove the storage device from the test slot. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An apparatus comprising:
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at least one engaging element configured to clamp a test slot to inhibit movement of the test slot relative to a chassis supporting the test slot, the inhibited movement being in the direction used to insert or remove a storage device from the test slot, thereby inhibiting transmission of vibration from the test slot to its surroundings; and an automated transporter configured to engage the at least one engaging element and, while the at least one engaging element is engaged with the test slot, configured to; insert a storage device into the test slot;
orremove the storage device from the test slot; wherein the automated transporter comprises a robot that comprises a manipulator for carrying the storage device; and wherein the at least one engaging element is coupled to the robot and/or the manipulator. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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