[f-nsp] MLXe-8 cooling

[Eldon Koyle]

We have some 2U blowers from APC that pull from the front and push down
the side of our MLXe-8's (ACF201BLK or ACF202BLK, depending on your
voltage).

http://www.apc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=107

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Eldon Koyle
Information Technology
Utah State University
-- 
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On  Mar 18 11:00+0100, Mathias Wolkert wrote:
> 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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