Nortel Networks CVX 600 Manuel D’Utilisation
Cooling Requirements
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CVX 600 Hardware Installation Guide
Cooling Requirements
Need for Ventilation
The CVX 600 is a high performance access switch, that produces a significant
amount of heat. Providing sufficient cooling ventilation is very important when
installing the equipment.
amount of heat. Providing sufficient cooling ventilation is very important when
installing the equipment.
Methods of Cooling
The two typical ways of cooling the equipment are:
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General cooling — cool air is supplied by air conditioning the entire
equipment room. Open racks are recommended for general cooling.
equipment room. Open racks are recommended for general cooling.
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Dedicated cooling — cool air is directly fed to a closed cabinet containing the
CVX 600 equipment. If using this method, arrange the cabling so as to
minimize its effect on air flow inside the cabinet. Using a fan to move air
through the cabinet is recommended, especially if several CVX 600 switches
are installed in one cabinet. All cabinet doors should be closed, and all cabinet
panels in place.
CVX 600 equipment. If using this method, arrange the cabling so as to
minimize its effect on air flow inside the cabinet. Using a fan to move air
through the cabinet is recommended, especially if several CVX 600 switches
are installed in one cabinet. All cabinet doors should be closed, and all cabinet
panels in place.
Airflow
Regardless of the method of cooling used, make sure that minium clearance
requirements are met and that airflow at the CVX 600 is at least 200 CFM.
requirements are met and that airflow at the CVX 600 is at least 200 CFM.