ADM-PCIE-9V5 User Manual
2.3.1 Active VS Passive Thermal Management
The ADM-PCIE-9V5 ships with a small optional blower for active cooling in systems with poor airflow. If the
ADM-PCIE-9V5 will be installed in a server with controlled airflow, the card may be ordered without the additional
fan hardware. The fans have a much shorter mean time between failure (MTBF) than the rest of the assembly, so
passive cards have much longer life expectance before requiring maintenance. The ADM-PCIE-9V5 also
includes a fan speed controller, allowing variable fan speed based on die temperature, and detection of a failed
fan (see section
).
Figure 4 : ADM-PCIE-9V5 Fan
2.4 Customizations
Alpha Data provides extensive customization options to existing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products.
Some options include, but are not limited to: additional networking cages in adjacent slots, enhanced heat sinks,
baffles, and circuit additions.
Please contact [email protected] to get a quote and start your project today.
Figure 5 : ADM-PCIE-9V5 2-slot enhanced heat sink
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