1 Topic by Manuel (edited by Manuel 2022-07-23 10:43:23)

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Topic: UCX II rack mounting options and ventilation?

I will need to rack-mount a UCX II (once I receive my order) which, as we all know, can get toasty. RME offers two mounting options, RM19-II and Unirack. I have one other piece of half-rack gear that would sit nicely next to the UCX II but I'm worried the UCX might not get adequate ventilation. Which of the two available mounting options would RME recommend? Does the Unirack work as a big heatsink once the UCX is attached with screws (I could add a bunch of heatsink pads to aid heat trasnfer)? Thanks

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Re: UCX II rack mounting options and ventilation?

The unirack theoretically works as a big heatsink, but in reality it is placed among other heating units within the rack, so even the opposite could happen - unless you intentionally leave some space above and below.

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Matthias Carstens
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