Chapter 2 Environmental and Electrical Specifications 2-9
2.3.2 Airflow and Heat Dissipation
Since the SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Server is designed to be cooled by forced
air convection, sufficient airflow throughout the entire system must be generated. To
satisfy the requirements listed below, the installation space requirements listed in
Section 1.2.2, “System Installation (Space)” on page 1-12 must be observed.
Any other equipment installed around the system must not block any of the service
areas, or intake and exhaust air vents.
■ The SPARC Enterprise M8000 Server uses internal fans to generate a total airflow
of 94 cubic meters per minute (3320 cubic feet per minute [cfm]) under normal
operating conditions.
TABLE 2-7 Specifications (Cooling and Air-Conditioning Requirements)
Name
Heat
dissipation
[kJ/h]
Exhaust
airflow
[m
3
/min.]
Cooling
method
Air-conditioning
type
Noise level
[dBA]
SPARC Enterprise M8000 Server 37800
1
1 This value represents the heat dissipation after 4CMU/4IOU installation.
94 Overfloor/
underfloor
Forced air
cooling
67
SPARC Enterprise M9000 Server
(base cabinet)
76680
2
2 This value represents the heat dissipation after 8CMU/8IOU installation
102 Overfloor/
underfloor
Forced air
cooling
68
SPARC Enterprise M9000 Server
(base cabinet + expansion
cabinet)
153360
3
3 This value represents the heat dissipation after 16CMU/16IOU installation
205 Underfloor Forced air
cooling
68
Rack-mountable Dual Power
Feed
-
4
-
4
Overfloor/
underfloor
Forced air
cooling
-
4
4 The heat dissipation, exhaust airflow and acoustic noise value of the Power Cabinet is included in the value for the SPARC En-
terprise M8000 Server or SPARC Enterprise M9000 Server.
Power Cabinet (SPARC
Enterprise M8000 Server)
-
4
-
4
Overfloor/
underfloor
Forced air
cooling
-
4
Power Cabinet (for SPARC
Enterprise M9000 Server base
cabinet)
-
4
-
4
Overfloor/
underfloor
Forced air
cooling
-
4
Power Cabinet (for SPARC
Enterprise M9000 Server base
cabinet + expansion cabinet)
-
4
-
4
Underfloor Forced air
cooling
-
4
