IBM DS3500

120 cm (48 in.)
cold aisle width
244 cm (96 in.) between
center lines of hot
and cold aisle
Perforated tiles
or gratings
back
back
T42 racks
T42 racks
T42 racks
Hot aisle
Air
conditioner
back
front
front
front
Airflow
Cold aisle
Figure 13. Example of cold aisle/hot aisle rack configuration
16 System Storage DS3500 and EXP3500: Installation, User’s, and Maintenance Guide