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Airflow Sleeve and Airflow Vent
Cisco Nexus 2000 and 3000 series
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P hysical
T emperature
O ptimizations
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Example
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What You Will Learn
The purpose of this note is to explain two airflow optimization solutions for the Cisco Nexus 2000 and 3000 series.
In situations where the Nexus 2000 and 3000 Series ports are aligned with server ports, proper air sealing at the
front of the chassis may be required to achieve optimal airflow.
This document provides an explanation for the airflow sleeve and airflow vent optimization solutions.
© 2011 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information.
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
What You Will Learn The purpose of this note is to explain two airflow optimization solutions for the Cisco Nexus 2000 and 3000 series. In situations where the Nexus 2000 and 3000 Series ports are aligned with server ports, proper air sealing at the front of the chassis may be required to achieve optimal airflow. -
Page 2: Data Centre Physical Deployments Nexus 2000/3000 Series
Optimizing airflow for standard front to back airflow deployments (power side intake) In Data Centre Deployments, the Cisco Nexus 2000 Fabric Extender (FEX) is typically installed on top of rack. As it’s designed for Data Centre deployments, the ports are on the rear panel of its chassis, facing the server ports. -
Page 3: Data Centre Physical Temperature Optimizations Nexus 2000/3000 Series
Optimization for standard airflow (front-to-back, power supply side intake) with the Airflow Sleeve (NXA- AIRFLOW-SLV) Optimization for reversed airflow (back-to-front, port side intake) with the Airflow Vent (NXA-ACC-KIT- BAV=) © 2011 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 3 of 7... - Page 4 The Airflow Vent can be very easily placed on top of the exhaust and direct the cold air appropriately in the Nexus 3000 / Nexus 2000 FEX. Figure 8. Airflow Optimization with Airflow Vent © 2011 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 4 of 7...
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Page 5: Installation Of The Airflow Sleeve
The cold air can enter the FEX chassis more efficiently. The part number for the Airflow Vent kit is NXA-ACC-KIT-BAV and contains an accessory kit (mounting rails with snap on © 2011 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 5 of 7... -
Page 6: Example Of Airflow Optimization
Figure 11. Nexus 2000 Temperature without the Airflow Sleeve (as shown on Figure 4) Figure 12. Nexus 2000 Temperature with the Airflow Sleeve (as shown on Figure 6) © 2011 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 6 of 7... -
Page 7: Conclusion
For More Information http://www.cisco.com/go/nexus2000 Printed in USA C11-670244-00 05/11 © 2011 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 7 of 7...