Multi-directional fans in an electronic chassis supporting extended range temperature operation

摘要

Systems and methods for providing airflow in an electronic chassis supporting operation in an extended temperature range for components therein include providing airflow in a first configuration in high-temperature operation; and providing airflow in a second configuration, different from the first configuration, in low-temperature operation, wherein the airflow in the second configuration is directed to provide preheated air to one or more components in the electronic chassis which support operation in a limited temperature range, to enable operation of the one or more components in the extended temperature range.

主权项

1. A method of providing airflow in an electronic chassis supporting operation in an extended temperature range for components therein, the method comprising:
providing airflow in a first configuration in high-temperature operation; and providing airflow in a second configuration, different from the first configuration, in low-temperature operation, wherein the airflow in the second configuration is directed to provide preheated air to one or more components in the electronic chassis that operate in a limited temperature range, to enable operation of the one or more components in the extended temperature range; wherein the limited temperature range is a smaller range than the extended temperature range, and wherein the second configuration extends the operation of the one or more components from the limited temperature range to the extended temperature range.