
Environmental Guidelines
DVN 5000
24-10520-22 Rev. –
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For equipment with front-intake, you can save rackspace by stacking equipment
directly on top of each other as long as the equipment has no vents on the top or
bottom of its chassis.
The following diagrams show this arrangement with passive convection. As with
any passive convection scheme, the more venting up top, the better. Choose racks
that have vents built into the top face for optimum performance, and ensure that a
fully vented top has been installed.
Figure 6: Incorrect Use of Passive Convection with Front Intake on Equipment
Installing a vented rear door in a passive cooling scenario is not required; this is
dependent on the total BTU/Hr. produced within the rack. For clarification, consult
the nomograph on page 38.