While others have vented shelves, we have integrated fans in our shelves! Not only are the shelves extremely sturdy, they also feature built-in fans with different configuration options as well as wire management features. The 2RU shelf features a 2-fan assembly in each side and two optional 2-fan assemblies in the bottom of the shelf. The 3RU shelf features a 4-fan assembly in each side and two optional 2-fan assemblies in the bottom of the shelf. The 4RU shelf offers extreme cooling and features two 4-fan assemblies in each side and two optional 2-fan assemblies in the bottom of the shelf.
Each shelf comes with the fan assemblies for the sides and the fans for the bottom are purchased separately. The fans can be configured to blow air onto a component, away from the component, or create a cross flow of air. Beyond the concept of integrated cooling and solid construction, these shelves are a tremendous value when considering the cooling products which are already built-in. Additional value is created when adding the optional bottom fan assemblies since only fan assemblies are required, not complete units.