Temperature: The temperature, in which the server operates when installed in an equipment
CAUTION
rack, must not go below 5°C (41°F) or rise above 40°C (104°F). Extreme fluctuations in
temperature can cause a variety of problems in your server.
Ventilation: The equipment rack must provide sufficient airflow to the front of the server to
maintain proper cooling. The rack must also include ventilation sufficient to exhaust a
maximum of 1023 BTUs per hour for the server. The rack selected and the ventilation
provided must be suitable to the environment in which the server will be used.
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