Enclosures
High Density Switch (HDS)
Overview
The AFCO High-Density Network System (HDS) Enclosure is engineered specifically to address the cooling and cable management challenges inherent to the Cisco 6509™ switch. HDS is Kool-IT™ enabled with N+1 on-board local Thermal Management Module™ (TMM), with monitoring ratings up to 8kW. HDS also integrates seamlessly with the K3 Resource Manager for remote management of power and cooling resources. AFCO’s unique design makes the HDS enclosure equally suited for single- or multiple-enclosure applications in both datacenters and networking closets.
HDS dimensions and clearances are designed for optimal clearances and airflow requirements to meet Cisco’s rigorous airflow pattern specifications. The built-in side barrier disrupts the negative cascading heat patterns, providing an optimal operating environment. HDS with Kool-IT™ ensures optimal inlet temperature and optimum heat dissipation. HDS is designed to work in both raised-floor and overhead environments. The HDS system offers an economy of space-saving advantages over traditional racks, with a compact footprint, the capability to house two switches in a single enclosure and the ability to gang multiple enclosures in a row.
Additionally, HDS delivers sophisticated built-in cable management capacity. Cabling is run into the cable management “sidecar,” a separate compartment from where the servers are mounted. Fiber and copper patch panels may also be mounted (vertically) in the sidecar compartment. In addition to management and space savings, moving cabling components out of the equipment mounting space also enhances airflow for improved heat dissipation.
The enclosure features vertical cable management fences, which provide full- height, pass-through areas on both sides of the cabinet. Optional cable stack spools can be added to manage cable length and maintain optimal cable bend radius.
The enclosure is also perfect for use as a patching/cabling cabinet. It provides easy access for cable routing through doors that are hinged to open either left or right.
