Ventilation holes above the network rack
Installing blanking panels is a common best practice to seal open U spaces within the rack. While less common but just as important, installing air dam kits such as our HotLok® Rack Airflow Management (RAM) kit addresses the gaps between the sides of cabinets and server rails. After all, sealing these gaps (both within and along the sides of cabinets) often provides the greatest return on investment of any airflow management effort, both. Two of these overlooked "holes" are inside the rack and one exists under the rack. In this Guide to Airflow Management we look at what Airflow Management is, why it is important, and how it can be improved.
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