The "NetworkAIR Air Distribution Unit" is a unique 2U rack-mounted fan tray product that works with an existing precision air conditioning system to deliver cool air to the equipment contained in a rack enclosure. The Air Distribution Unit connects into the raised floor and pulls supply air directly into the enclosure thereby preventing the conditioned air from mixing with warmer room air before it reaches the equipment. In environments without raised floors, the Air Distribution Unit pulls supply air from around the bottom of the enclosure where the air is the coolest. With dual fans, the unit works to eliminate dangerous hot spots by boosting airflow within the enclosure and improves air delivery in poor static pressure areas, solving many of the heat issues today's data center manager faces.
Summary
Air distribution for networking equipment with side to side airflow.
At a Glance
Air turning vane - Directs air up or down the side of the rack, supplying cool air to the inlet of side-to-side airflow equipment.
|Dual fans - Provides fault tolerance in the event of a fan failure.
|Fan control switches - Users can turn one or both fans on and off depending on the heat load.
|Fan guards - A safety measure that provides protection from the fan opening by covering the inlet.
|Mounting rails - Adjustable depth allows the unit to fit APC NetShelter enclosures or other 19" EIA-310-D enclosures.
|Resettable circuit breakers - Enables a quick recovery from overload events.
Overview
Housing equipment with side to side airflow creates many challenges for IT and facility managers, particularly in regards to cooling. Because most enclosures are designed for a front to back airflow pattern, it is difficult to maintain ideal operating temperatures on side to side airflow equipment. The Rack Side Air Distribution Unit is a 2U rack mountable air distribution product for networking equipment or servers with side to side airflow. It pulls in conditioned air from the front of the rack and distributes it to the side air intake of the networking equipment.