Patent attributes
A cooling system for a computer server is disclosed. The system includes a flow divider within the server enclosure interior constructed to create a continuous flow path. At least one fan is positioned within the flow path. An inlet air valve is positioned to regulate airflow across the server input air vent. Likewise an outlet air valve is positioned to regulated airflow across the server output air vent. A controller is connected to the fan and the systems has two configurations. A closed loop configuration wherein (1) the inlet air valve is closed preventing airflow across the input air vent; (2) the outlet air valve is closed preventing airflow across the output air vent; and (3) the at least one fan is actuated to propel air, thereby circulating air through the continuous flow path; and an open loop configuration wherein (1) the inlet air valve is opened allowing airflow across the input air vent; and (2) the outlet air valve is opened allowing airflow across the output air vent, thereby drawing air through the input air vent and propelling air out the output air vent.
