Airflow Requirements
In order to cool the system properly, ensure that adequate airflow travels through
the racks.
 | Caution -
Do not restrict the movement of cool air from the air conditioner to the rack,
or the movement of hot air out of the rear of the rack.
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Observe these requirements:
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Allow a minimum clearance of 48.5 inches (1232 mm) at the front of the rack, and 36 inches (914 mm) at the rear of the rack for ventilation. There is no airflow requirement for the left and right sides, or the top of the rack.
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If the rack is not completely filled with components, cover the empty
sections with filler panels.
Figure 1 Direction of Airflow Is Front to Back
Table 27 SuperCluster M8 Airflow
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Single compute server with 3 storage servers
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Maximum
Typical
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2,082
1,658
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Single compute server with 11 storage servers
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Maximum
Typical
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2,852
2,252
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Dual compute server with 6 storage servers
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Maximum
Typical
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3,773
2,965
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Table 28 SuperCluster M7 Airflow
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Single compute server with 3 storage servers
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Maximum
Typical
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2,010
1,400
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Single compute server with 11 storage servers
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Maximum
Typical
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2,642
2,141
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Dual compute server with 3 storage servers
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Maximum
Typical
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3,369
2,865
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Dual compute server with 6 storage servers
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Maximum
Typical
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3,605
3,014
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Table 29 Expansion Rack Airflow
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Expansion rack, EF quarter rack
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Maximum
Typical
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572
401
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Expansion rack, HC quarter rack
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Maximum
Typical
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533
373
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Individual EF storage server
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Maximum
Typical
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94
66
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Individual HC storage server
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Maximum
Typical
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85
59
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