System and method for providing access to the keyboard and display assembly of rack mounted computing systems when the rack door remains closed

Abstract

A small door or window within the front door of a computer system rack through which a shelf or drawer can slide in and out of the rack while the door remains closed and locked. A keyboard, display, and pointing device may be mounted on a tray which is mounted on the shelf or drawer. The small door or window may be closed by a panel which folds up and down on hinges or a panel which slides up and down within the main front door. The door or window may be locked with a key that is the same as the key to the main front door of the rack or by a key which is different, which thereby affords additional levels of security.

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