Ventilation and Cooling
Learn about the ventilation and cooling requirements for Oracle Cloud at Customer.
Oracle Cloud at Customer systems have been designed to function while mounted in a natural convection air flow. The following requirements must be followed to meet the environmental specification:
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Allow a minimum clearance of 914 mm (36 inches) at the front of the server, and 914 mm (36 inches) at the rear of the server for ventilation.
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Ensure there is adequate air flow through the server.
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Ensure the server has front-to-back cooling. The air inlet is at the front of the server, and the air is let out the rear.
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Use perforated floor tiles that provide approximately 400 CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) of air, in front of the rack for cold air intake: three perforated floor tiles for a Control Plane subscription, and four for other configurations.
The following figure shows an installation of the floor tiles for Oracle Cloud at Customer.
Figure 2-2 Typical Data Center Configuration for Perforated Floor Tiles
![Illustration of an Oracle Cloud Machine with four floor ventilation tiles for cooling. Illustration of an Oracle Cloud Machine with four floor ventilation tiles for cooling.](img/ventilation-tiles.png)
See Data Center Environmental Requirements for more information about cooling and airflow maximum and typical requirements for Oracle Cloud at Customer.