Hi Patrick better airflow vs. nice/easy cabling
better airflow = less HW issues
= less impact
= equip. lives longer
= saves finally money
nice/easy cabling = nice to see
= less cable problems
= faster changes/troubleshooting on HW-side
So my vote is clear for better airflow.
Cheers,
Günti
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> Subject: ***Signed_Message*** Re: [swinog] Rack mounting Switch/Routers
> in Cold and Hot Isle DC
>
> Hi
>
> Thanks for all the input.
>
> Unfortunately, my questions seems not to be clear enough.
>
> I know, how to solve the issue.
>
> I just wanted to know, if anybody is strictly following the best
> practice for the airflow or if some ignore the best practice in place
> for a proper cabling (and perhaps just leaves an additional U free for
> airflow)?
>
> Or in other words, which option count more (better airflow vs. nice/easy
> cabling).
>
> Kind regards
>
> Patrick Studer
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> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
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> Im Auftrag von Gregor Riepl
> Gesendet: Donnerstag, 4. August 2016 23:16
> An: [email protected]
> Betreff: Re: [swinog] Rack mounting Switch/Routers in Cold and Hot Isle
> DC
>
> > How to you solve this issue?
>
> The easiest solution, if there is no fancy (i.e. software controlled)
> way to reverse fan flow:
>
> Just open the switch, unscrew the fans, turn them around and remount
> them.
>
> Our network engineer did that countless times, and it always works.
>
> No need to spend heaps of $$$ on hardware with the "correct" flow
> direction.
>
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