Blind Mating Connection for 19-inch Electronic Industries Alliance Racks in AEGIS Computing Infrastructure

The overall Technical Objective of Phase II is to further develop a universal Blind Mating Connection [BMC] that allows easy removal, replacement, and upgrading of rack mountable Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) computing system components. The universal BMC must enable development of Computing Infrastructure (CI) solutions that reduce cost and accelerate the development, integration, and installation of CI common components across all Navy surface ships. The challenge is to be compatible with the 19-inch Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) standard server rack and accommodate up to fourteen (14) connection types associated with a variety of COTS computing system components presenting a variety of interfacing geometries. The particular Technical Objectives of the Phase II segments are listed below: Phase II Base: Detailed design and analysis of BMC including generation of a technical data package [TDP]. Build three (3) BMC 1U prototypes. Perform testing at Contractor lab. Update design based on initial testing. Quarterly Progress Reports and a Final Report will be generated and submitted. Phase II Option 1: Build six (6) BMC 1U prototypes. Perform testing at Contractor lab. Quarterly Progress Reports and a Final Report will be generated and submitted.