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| − | In older computers, a '''mounting box''' is a metal enclosure (often sized to fit into a standard rack, such as a 19" rack) which is designed to hold a number of the [[printed circuit board]]s which are part of a computer | + | In older computers, a '''mounting box''' (sometimes called an '''expansion box''') is a metal enclosure (often sized to fit into a standard rack, such as a 19" rack) which is designed to hold a number of the [[printed circuit board]]s which are part of a computer - either the [[Central Processing Unit|CPU]], [[main memory]], or [[peripheral]]s. |
The mounting box often includes a [[backplane]], for the boards to plug into, and may also include a [[power supply]], although those are often mounted externally. | The mounting box often includes a [[backplane]], for the boards to plug into, and may also include a [[power supply]], although those are often mounted externally. | ||
Revision as of 13:12, 6 July 2022
In older computers, a mounting box (sometimes called an expansion box) is a metal enclosure (often sized to fit into a standard rack, such as a 19" rack) which is designed to hold a number of the printed circuit boards which are part of a computer - either the CPU, main memory, or peripherals.
The mounting box often includes a backplane, for the boards to plug into, and may also include a power supply, although those are often mounted externally.
