Transferring Storage Devices Within Storage Device Testing Systems

A storage device testing system comprising:

• an automated transporter;
• at least one rack arranged about the automated transporter for access by the automated transporter;
• multiple test slots housed by each rack, each test slot being configured to receive a storage device for testing;
• a transfer station arranged for access by the automated transporter, the transfer station presenting multiple storage devices for testing;
• and
• a manipulator attached to the automated transporter, the manipulator comprising multiple couplers arranged in at least a one-dimensional array, each coupler being configured to transport a storage device.