Patent attributes
A testing apparatus for Data Storage Devices (DSDs) includes a chassis and at least one interface module configured to be removably inserted into the chassis and house a plurality of interface boards. Each interface board includes a DSD connector for connecting a DSD to the interface board and a backplane connector for connecting to a backplane for communicating with a respective computing unit. In one aspect, the at least one interface module includes a housing and a plurality of openings in a side of the housing with each opening configured to receive a respective interface board. A plurality of guide member pairs is positioned to guide respective interface boards when inserted into respective openings such that the backplane connector is located at a respective predetermined location for connecting to the backplane. In another aspect, the interface boards are removable from the interface module.
