Airflow Requirements - Compaq ProLiant 3000 Setup And Installation Manual

3-6 Rack-Mountable Server Installation

Airflow Requirements

Compaq ProLiant rack-mountable servers draw cool air in through the front
door and exhaust warm air out the rear door of the server. Therefore, the front
door of the rack must be adequately ventilated to allow ambient room air to
enter the cabinet, and the rear door must be adequately ventilated to allow the
warm air to escape from the cabinet. Do not block the ventilation apertures.
NOTE: If all of the vertical space in the rack is not filled by components, the
gaps that are left cause a change in airflow through the rack and across the
components. These gaps should be covered with blanking panels.
For use with 350-MHz or greater Intel processor-based servers only
Writer: Cheri Stewart Project: Compaq ProLiant 3000 Servers Setup and Installation Guide Comments: 179776-002
CAUTION: If a third-party rack is used, the following minimum
requirements should be observed to ensure adequate airflow and
to prevent damage to the equipment:
Front: The front must have a minimum of 25 inches of
unrestricted ventilation.
Side: The clearance between the installed module and the side
panels of the rack should be a minimum of 2.75 inches.
Rear: The clearance between the back of the rack and the wall
should be a minimum of 30 inches. The equipment should
be operating without a rear door.
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