Cooling and noise-reduction apparatus

摘要

A cooling and noise-reduction apparatus for a computing device disposable within a structure having a central air conditioning system is provided. The computing device includes a heat generating component, an enclosure having first and second inlets, a fan configured to drive coolant from the first inlet to the heat generating component, a vent operably interposed between the second inlet and the heat generating component and a controller coupled to the fan and the vent to respectively control operations thereof. The cooling and noise-reduction apparatus includes a ducting element configured to flexibly and fluidly couple the second inlet with the central air conditioning system.

主权项

1. A cooling and noise-reduction method for use with a computing device disposable within a structure having a central air conditioning system, the computing device comprising:
a heat generating component; an enclosure having first and second inlets; a fan configured to drive coolant from the first inlet to the heat generating component; a vent operably interposed between the second inlet and the heat generating component; and a controller coupled to the fan and the vent to respectively control operations thereof, the method comprising: maintaining the fan and the vent in on and open conditions, respectively, during a startup state; maintaining the fan and the vent in off and open conditions, respectively, during an active condition; and maintaining the fan in the on condition during a vent fail condition.