Connector for adjacent devices

摘要: An apparatus and method for connecting servers within a rack-mounted server system. In one embodiment, plurality of are positioned in respective bays rack. The generally constrain adjacent fixed spacing face-to-face alignment. A first is moved its bay relative to second until connector on the aligned with mating server. Alignment two connectors detected by position sensor, such as an LED-photodiode pair. signal from sensor causes or at least allows be toward another, either using motor hand-actuated mechanism, provide power data communication between servers. Once connection established, optionally transmitted via optical sensor.