Method and apparatus to manage airflow in a chassis

Details Method and apparatus to manage airflow in a chassis Method and apparatus to manage airflow in a chassis

2006-12-26

2006-12-26

Norman, Marc (Department: 3744)

Refrigeration

Automatic control

Of external fluid or means

C062S259200, C236S049300, C361S690000, C361S695000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07152418

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus to manage airflow in a chassis includes one or more airflow restrictor assemblies disposed adjacent a slot within the chassis. The airflow restrictor assemblies can be set in a plurality of positions between a minimum airflow position and a maximum airflow position. The position of the airflow restrictor assembly can be set in accordance with characteristics of the module inserted in the slot. The module characteristics may include power dissipation and airflow resistance.

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