Thermal restrictions
Following table lists the configuration required for efficient cooling:
Table 32. Thermal restriction for efficient cooling
Configuration
Number of
processors
Heatsink
Processor blank
DIMM
blanks
Fresh air
Fan
Eight 2.5 inch
hard drive
system
2
Two heat sinks for CPU <
165W
Not required
12
Yes
eight standard
fans
Two heat sinks for CPU ≥ 165
W
No
4
Four standard heat sinks for
CPU < 165 W
Not required
24
Yes
eight standard
fans
Four heat sinks CPU ≥ 165 W
No
Twenty four 2.5
inch hard drive
system
2
Two standard heat sinks for
CPU < 165W
Not required
12
Yes
eight standard
fans
Two heat sinks for CPU ≥ 165
W
No
4
Four standard heat sinks for
CPU < 165 W
Not required
24
Yes
eight standard
fans
Four heat sinks for CPU ≥ 165
W
No
Table 33. NIC card slot restrictions
Configuration
Slot restriction
Ambient restriction
Eight 2.5-inch hard drive system
Slots 1, 5, and 6 do not support NIC
cards
35°C
Twenty four 2.5-inch hard drive system
Slots 1, 5, and 6 do not support NIC
cards
35°C
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Technical specifications