SK0-003 · Question #41
Which of the following components channels air flow through a server chassis?
The correct answer is C. Shroud. A server chassis component responsible for channeling and directing airflow to optimize cooling for internal hardware is crucial for maintaining system temperature.
Question
Which of the following components channels air flow through a server chassis?
Options
- AFan
- BHeat sink
- CShroud
- DRadiator
How the community answered
(24 responses)- A4% (1)
- C92% (22)
- D4% (1)
Why each option
A server chassis component responsible for channeling and directing airflow to optimize cooling for internal hardware is crucial for maintaining system temperature.
A fan generates the air movement but does not channel or direct the flow through specific pathways; it merely provides the airflow.
A heat sink absorbs and dissipates heat from a component but does not channel the overall air movement within the chassis.
A shroud is a component, often made of plastic or metal, that surrounds fans or internal components to channel and direct airflow precisely. In a server chassis, shrouds ensure that cool air passes effectively over heat-producing components like CPUs and RAM modules, optimizing cooling efficiency.
A radiator is typically used in liquid cooling systems to dissipate heat from a liquid coolant, not to directly channel air within a server chassis.
Concept tested: Server cooling airflow management
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