Enhanced fan integration in data storage systems

A data storage system, comprising:

• a chassis including a first end and a second end;
• at least one fan positioned at the first end of the chassis;
• at least one storage media device positioned inside the chassis and behind the at least one fan relative to the first end of the chassis;
• and
• a carrier including a frame coupled to the at least one storage media device, wherein the frame includes an elongated member, which elongated member extends away from the at least one storage media device toward the first end of the chassis and adjacent to a side surface of the at least one fan,
• wherein a front surface of the at least one fan and a portion of the elongated member are at least substantially coplanar and form an electromagnetic interference (EMI) containment surface at the first end of the chassis.

A method of making a data storage system, the method comprising:

• coupling a storage media device to a carrier, the carrier including a frame with an elongated member extending away from the storage media device;
• disposing the carrier with the coupled storage media device in a chassis with an end surface of the elongated member at an end of the chassis;
• and
• positioning a fan at the end of the chassis with the storage media device positioned behind the fan relative to the end of the chassis, and with a side surface of the fan adjacent to a portion of the elongated member, wherein a front surface of the fan is at least substantially coplanar with the end surface of the elongated member to form an electromagnetic interference (EMI) containment surface at the end of the chassis.