Quick-disconnect assembly for a fluid line in a server

A server comprising:

• a chassis configured to receive electronic modules;
• an internal fluid circulation system configured to circulate a fluid that cools the electronic modules;
• and
• a quick-disconnect (QD) connector including
• a first manifold;
• a second manifold that is removably connected to the first manifold, the fluid being flowable within the internal fluid circulation system of the server in response to the first manifold and the second manifold being in a connected state;
• and
• a mating actuator including a handle and a buckle attached to the handle, the handle being movably coupled to the first manifold so as to be movable from a first position to a second position, the buckle configured to engage the second manifold and to move the first and second manifolds into the connected state in response to the handle being moved from the first position to the second position.

A method of connecting first and second manifolds of a quick-disconnect (QD) connector that provides fluid to a server having electronic modules, the method comprising:

• initially engaging a first channel portion of the first manifold with a second channel portion of the second manifold;
• moving a buckle into engagement with a portion of the second manifold, the buckle being coupled to a handle, the handle being in a first position when the buckle is moved into engagement with the second manifold;
• and
• moving the handle from the first position to a second position so as to cause the first and second manifolds to be moved together and placed in a connected state.