Appendix B System Specifications 175
Reference for Clearance and Service
Access Specifications
Minimum clearances needed for proper cooling are as follows.
Minimum clearances needed for servicing the system are as follows.
Blockage Required Clearance
Front blockage only 3.0 in (7.6 cm)
Rear blockage only 3.5 in (8.9 cm)
Front and rear blockage
Front clearance
Rear clearance
3.5 in (8.9 cm)
4.0 in (10.2 cm)
Area Required Clearance
Front
Deskside system
Rackmounted system
36 in (91 cm)
48 in (122 cm)
Rear 36 in (91 cm)
Right 36 in (91 cm)
Left 36 in (91 cm)