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Effective cool air delivery for network switches
SwitchAir
Placing network switches into rack enclosures can be
convenient and can simplify network cabling.
For any configuration, SwitchAir ensures your network
switch is able to receive the required cool air from the
cold aisle.
SwitchAir delivers cool air to the switch via the Cool air delivery for top-of-rack
SwitchAir Channels. SwitchAir installs in minutes while switch at rear of enclosure
your network switch continues service. Switch core
temperatures drop within minutes of installation.
Actual Cisco 4948 before and after core temp Stack SwitchAir in consecutive U-spaces.
measurements. Results vary based on air temp
at rack front and switch type. SA2-002 model for side intake switches
shown
SwitchAir 2U Active Switch Cooling SwitchAir 1U Passive Switch Cooling
For switches that require active cool air delivery For switches that perform well pulling air through
additonal pathways
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