Hi Guys, Thanks for the feedback - looks like it's still 6 of one, half a dozen of the other.
See you all at AUSNOG James On Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 9:38 AM, Robert Hudson <[email protected]> wrote: > When installing new switches into server racks in datacentres, I've tended > to use reverse-flow switches mounted in the back of the rack, so they were > close to the NIC ports on the servers/other kit. > > When installing new switches into racks with patch panels leading to other > areas (other racks, desks, etc), I mounted switches in the front of the > rack, along with the patch panels. > > When installing existing switches - correct airflow trumps ease of cabling. > > If you're buying new, and your switch vendor doesn't do reversible flow > (either as a specific model, or simply be switching fan modules), ask them > why not - their competitors certainly do it. > > Regards, > > Robert > > On 29 August 2017 at 09:02, James Cunningham <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hi Guys, >> >> This is an age old discussion that I have had with many people over the >> years, but am keen to find out what other people think about installing >> switches into data centre racks. >> >> Say for example you have 4 network switches to install into a rack >> (standard 600mm rack), along with 20-30 1RU and 2RU servers. >> >> Would you install the switches facing forwards, or install the switches >> facing backwards? >> >> The way I see it, there are various pros and cons of each approach: >> >> *FORWARD FACING * >> PROS >> Easy to install and remove the switch from the front of the rack, as >> power cords are not in the way >> Most switches expect this installation for air flow, but some switches do >> have reversible fans. >> >> CONS >> You must route the cables from the front of the rack, to the back of the >> rack where the server network ports are, leading to cable clutter within >> the rack. >> >> *REAR FACING* >> PROS >> Cable distance and cable mess going from the switches to the servers is >> alot less. >> >> CONS >> When it comes to removing the switch, it's very difficult with a fully >> loaded rack, as the power cables tend to get in the way from the vertical >> PDUs at the back. >> >> Has anyone else had some detailed thoughts about the best way to rack >> mount data centre network switches? >> >> Thanks in advance. >> >> James >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> AusNOG mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://lists.ausnog.net/mailman/listinfo/ausnog >> >> >
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