
Environmental Guidelines
DVN 5000
24-10520-22 Rev. –
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If the rack has a vented rear door (bottom-only is proper for top mounted fans), less
rackmount venting is required. Visual approximation is adequate for determining
how many vented rackspaces are required in this situation.
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Figure 12: Sample Rack Fans (Middle Atlantic Products Models Shown)
The overall vented area must not be less than specified in Table 3.
Vented Shelves
Shelves are an important component of the internal airflow planning process. Shelf
surfaces that overhang the internal natural rise of heat should be vented.
Figure 13: Sample Vented Shelf (Middle Atlantic Products Model U317 Shown)
Any obstruction to airflow raises the temperature in the lower portion of the rack,
possibly creating a stratification zone (or heat layer), and should be avoided if
possible.
Table 3: Minimum Number of Vented Rackspaces for Forced Air (Fans)
Fan Qty.
Fan Size (Inches)
Minimum Number of Vented Rackspaces
1
4
2 spaces
2
4
3 spaces
3
4
4 spaces
4
4
5 spaces
1
10
6 spaces
1
H10
8 spaces