Computer system layout and cooling configuration

Details Computer system layout and cooling configuration Computer system layout and cooling configuration

2006-04-25

2006-04-25

Lea-Edmonds, Lisa (Department: 2835)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Computer power control

C713S322000, C361S689000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07036027

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are novel methods and apparatus for provision of efficient, effective, and/or flexible computer system layout and/or cooling configuration. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a method of cooling a computer system is disclosed. The computer system may include a plurality of heat generating electrical components that require cooling. The method includes: providing at least two cooling fans arranged front to back of the computer system to create a push (inlet) and pull (outlet) airflow to cool the computer system and providing a plurality of temperature sensors located at various locations within the computer system to sense a local temperature.

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