Compaq ProLiant ML350 Tower-to-Rack Conversion Guide

2-6 Compaq ProLiant ML350 Tower-to-Rack Conversion Guide
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Airflow Requirements
The ProLiant ML350 server draws cool air in through the front of the chassis
and exhausts warm air out through the rear of the chassis. Therefore, the front
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.
CAUTION: If a third-party rack is used, observe the following minimum
requirements to ensure adequate airflow and to prevent damage to the
equipment:
■ Front: The rack door should have approximately 288 square cm (120
square in) of holes evenly distributed from top to bottom to permit
adequate airflow.
■ Side: The clearance between the installed module and the side panels of
the rack should be a minimum of 6.9 cm (2.75 in).
■ Rear: The clearance between the back of the rack and the wall should be a
minimum of 76.2 cm (30 in), and the equipment should be operating
without a rear door.
CAUTION: If not all of the vertical space in the rack is filled by components, the
gaps left can cause a change in airflow through the rack and across the
components. These gaps must be covered with blanking panels.