Vertiv Geist SwitchAir - cooling for rackmount network switches
Network switches, load management systems and routers are typically installed at the top and rear of the rack, away from the cold air aisle. This location makes it difficult for cold air from the front of the rack to flow into the network switch inlets, increasing the risk of failures over the long term. SwitchAir prevents malfunctions by directing cold air from the front of the rack to the network equipment inlets - regardless of where it is mounted. The figure on the left shows a thermal view of a cold aisle in a DC, with Top of the rack network switches installed.
Benefits
- Reduces the possibility of overheating network switches by directing cold air directly to the equipment inlet of the cabinet.
- Reduces the likelihood of premature equipment failure caused by high inlet temperatures.
- Increases device efficiency by providing the same air temperature for network devices as a cold aisle for the rest of the equipment in the rack.
- Prevents air recirculation from hot to cold aisles caused by the absence of blanking panels.
- Standard 3-year warranty, extendable to 5 years if product is registered.
Properties
- Guarantees the flow of cooled air into the inlet of network switches and other devices with air inlet from the rear (opposite side of the port), from the front (port side), with single or double inlet.
- Forms a barrier, effectively preventing hot exhaust air from returning to the equipment inlets.
- Easy and fast installation in all standard server cabinets or enclosures.
Illustration of air circulation in a rack,
after using the Vertiv Geist SwitchAir solution.
See how it works
In just 90 seconds you will learn the principle of Vertiv Geist SwitchAir. Apply the solution and say "Goodbye" to overheating network devices!
Configure
Use the Vertiv configurator to match Geist SwitchAir to your devices. Solutions are suggested for individual switches based on manufacturer specifications and user recommendations.
Product card
Download and analyze, at your convenience, the technical specifications of the Vertiv Geist SwitchAir. In this material you will learn the details of the device.
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