Datasheet

Intel® Entry Server Chassis SC5250-E System Cooling
Revision 1.02
Intel order number C32881-001
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The server chassis SC5250-E cooling subsystem is dependent upon proper airflow. The
designated cooling vents on both the front and back of the chassis must be left open and must
not be blocked by improperly installed devices. All internal cables must be routed in a manner
that does not impede airflow.
The active processor cooling solution validated with this chassis is called a Processor Wind
Tunnel (PWT), and is provided with the boxed Intel
®
Xeon processors. To ensure proper
cooling, only processors with active heatsinks should be used unless otherwise indicated in the
server board manuals.
Active heatsinks incorporate a fan to provide cooling. This thermal solution is included with
boxed Intel
®
Xeon™ processors. Proper installation of the processor wind tunnel and fan places
the fan portion of the PWT towards the front edge of the chassis, blowing air toward the rear of
the chassis (toward I/O connectors).
Figure 8. Processor Wind Tunnel Illustration with Intel® Xeon™ Processor with 400MHz System
Bus Speed