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marchen

09-11-2008 07:36 PM

Open rack

I'm planning to buy a small rack for my room and room is around 400 square feet. Do you recommend closed rack or open rack.

Thanks in advance.

mdf	09-12-2008 08:52 AM

That all depends on your cooling; there is no ultimate answer to that.

KenB	09-12-2008 11:36 AM

Like synssans said, there is no right answer for everyone. Your best choice depends on your situation. If you need to control front-to-back airflow, either in this rack or adjacent ones -- now or later -- you should use a closed rack with blanking panels in all unoccupied spaces.

What are your reasons for considering an open rack?

Ken

attagirl

11-30-2008 12:14 AM

I personally think that closed rack is what I would go with, but have been in many companies that have open rack so I think it really depends on the cooling in the room.

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