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SK0-003 · Question #125

Which of the following ensures that air is passed through a server chassis correctly?

The correct answer is C. Baffles. Baffles are internal components within a server chassis designed to direct and optimize airflow, ensuring proper cooling of components by channeling air correctly.

Server hardware installation and management

Question

Which of the following ensures that air is passed through a server chassis correctly?

Options

  • AU-size templates
  • BPhase changers
  • CBaffles
  • DMolex connectors

How the community answered

(27 responses)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • C
    89% (24)
  • D
    7% (2)

Why each option

Baffles are internal components within a server chassis designed to direct and optimize airflow, ensuring proper cooling of components by channeling air correctly.

AU-size templates

U-size templates refer to the standardized rack unit measurements for equipment, not internal airflow management.

BPhase changers

Phase changers are advanced cooling technologies that involve a material changing phase (e.g., liquid to gas) to absorb heat, which is different from passive airflow direction within a chassis.

CBafflesCorrect

Baffles are physical barriers or plates strategically placed inside a server chassis to channel air over specific components, preventing hot spots and ensuring efficient heat dissipation. This directed airflow is crucial for maintaining optimal operating temperatures and the longevity of server hardware.

DMolex connectors

Molex connectors are types of electrical connectors used for power in computer systems, not for airflow management.

Concept tested: Server chassis airflow management

Topics

#Server cooling#Airflow management#Chassis design

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