Mass storage device for computer applications has a modular design with couplings for simple expansion by addition of similar storage devices, with said mechanical couplings also serving as data transfer connections

摘要

Mass storage device (7) has a number of storage unit (1) that are linked together by a data ring. The storage units are contained in housings to form a storage device (6, 7), with coupling elements (4, 8) linking storage device housing walls together. The coupling elements also serve as data connections.