[f-nsp] MLXe-8 cooling

[Mathias Wolkert]

This specific MLXe-8 is located in a fancy APC rack, in a fancy DC, so I
was looking for the fancy one.

Perfect, thanks!

Lets hope its not ER4 priced...

/Tias


On 3/17/14 10:21 PM, Wilbur Smith wrote:
> Good Question!
> 
> Option #1 is to install a mesh side panel if the rack in standalone or on
> the end of a row. 
> 
> Option#2 is to try and dam off some of the front-to-back air and force it
> up the internal side panel of the rack. You can rig a plastic panel to
> create a channel for this. Cut a plastic sheet to fit the contour of the
> side panels of the rack and mount this 1U below the router. This will
> create an air channel and allow the router’s fans to pull air from the
> front 1U opening and up the side of the rack. This is a “cheap” fix of
> you’re a university or school with a wood shop.
> 
> For folks who want something more professional, you can buy a rack “side
> air distribution fan”. Here’s a link to one from APC, but other folks also
> make them:
> 
> http://www.apc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=ACF202BLK
> 
> 
> Wilbur
> 
> 
> Wilbur Smith
> SE Ninja, Brocade 
> wilbur.k.smith at gmail.com
> wsmith at brocade.com
> 
> 
> Disclosure: While I am a Brocade employee, my participation
> in this community is a personal choice and not directed by my employer. And
> information or recommendation I provide are my own and not an official
> recommendation
> from Brocade. Sorry folks, just need to make sure you know I’m ‘doin this
> “off
> the clock”!
> 
> 
> 
> On 3/10/14, 10:00 AM, "Mathias Wolkert" <tias at netnod.se> wrote:
> 
>> Hi
>>
>> I've heard rumors about some way to get better cooling in a rack with
>> front-to-back cooling. MLXe-8 is side-to-back.
>>
>> Any ideas are appreciated.
>>
>> /Tias
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