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Re: Rack rails on network equipment


From: ic <lists () benappy com>
Date: Sat, 25 Sep 2021 09:44:56 -0400

Hi,

On 24 Sep 2021, at 12:37, Andrey Khomyakov <khomyakov.andrey () gmail com> wrote:

(you know, where most of your server ports are…)

Port side intake (switch at the front of the rack) is generally better for cooling the optical modules. The extra 
cabling difficulty is worth it.

Also, as others said, choosing an arguably inferior product only because it’s easier to rack sounds like a bad idea.

BR, ic


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