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Air Flow, Blade Server

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HP Carrier Grade Blade Server bh3710 Overview Air Flow Air Flow Blade Server The Blade Server utilizes a right-side front to left side back cooling scheme. Six fans integrated on a vertical tray cool the system. Refer to Appendix A for System Specifications. Air enters the vent along the right front and side surface of the chassis and passes through the front and rear card cage, then travels out through the left rear and side surface. Figure 1-3 Blade Server Cooling Airflow (Front View) Cooling Fan Airflow (out) PS Airflow (out) PS Airflow (in) Cooling Fan Airflow (in) 10 Chapter 1

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Chapter 1
HP Carrier Grade Blade Server bh3710 Overview
Air Flow
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Air Flow
Blade Server
The Blade Server utilizes a right-side front to left side back cooling scheme. Six fans integrated on a vertical
tray cool the system. Refer to Appendix A for System Specifications. Air enters the vent along the right front
and side surface of the chassis and passes through the front and rear card cage, then travels out through the
left rear and side surface.
Figure 1-3
Blade Server Cooling Airflow (Front View)
Cooling Fan Airflow (in)
Cooling Fan Airflow (out)
PS Airflow (out)
PS Airflow (in)