Question
A technician is installing a variety of servers in a rack. Which of the following is the BEST course of action for the technician to take while loading the rack?
- A. Alternate the direction of the airflow
- B. Install the heaviest server at the bottom of the rack Correct
- C. Place a UPS at the top of the rack
- D. Leave 1U of space between each server
Explanation
Loading the heaviest equipment at the bottom of the rack keeps the centre of gravity low, so the rack stays stable and is far less likely to tip when servers are slid out on rails. Alternating airflow direction mixes hot and cold air and defeats hot-aisle/cold-aisle cooling. A heavy UPS belongs at the bottom, not the top, and leaving 1U gaps wastes space and can disturb airflow unless blanking panels are used.
