recommended temperature for server in racks

Question

Hi, is there anny given temperature-range for rooms wherein DELL-racks with DELL-Servers are installed? What happens if the temperature is to high? Thanks very much   Ronald Knapstein

Dev Mgr · Answer

You'd have to check the server specs (under environmental).

As an example the PE2850 lists the operating temperature as "10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)".

Operating equipment outside of the specified operating temperatures (for a prolonger period of time) usually will reduce life expectancy of components. Some systems will even power themselves down automatically when it's too warm, to prevent permanent damage.

aljk · Answer

Does Dell have a recommended temperature for servers in racks?  I know that they list a min/max (50-95F), but I'm looking for their optimal, recommended temp. Thanks for the help.

tr7v8 · Answer

If you are looking at intake temp then I normally suggest people aim for 22 Deg C, this gives some margin for the kit at the top of the rack which could be running slightly higher. It's better to not exceed 25 Deg C as the fans on most servers up their throughput to increase cooling which then exacerbates the heat issue. Also MTBF deteriorates after 25 Deg C.   Jim

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