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Dell PowerEdge VRTX Acoustics and Thermals
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Contents
Executive summary ............................................................................................................................................... 3
Acoustical choices ................................................................................................................................................ 3
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
Configuration and utilization guidance ......................................................................................................... 4
Enhanced Acoustics option............................................................................................................................. 6
Cooling choices .................................................................................................................................................... 6
Enhanced Cooling Mode (ECM) ..................................................................................................................... 6
Fan offset options .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Other system and fan attributes ...................................................................................................................... 7
Conclusion ............................................................................................................................................................. 8
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