Hi Folks,
I currently have a small rack with 16 channel DVR, Router, Printer, 2x PoE network switches, UPS, Fusebox, and a Gas & Electric Meter, all located under the stairs. will share a photo later.
I am looking to also relocate my server, housed in an Antec 1200 case, with 13 HDD drives, utilising 8 Fans, + 1 in Corsair PSU, + 1 for i5 CPU.
I have already installed an air vent as high as possible, with 2 fans, pushing the warm air out, controlled by a thermostat set to 21°C, which is constantly running.
I do not want to relocate my server at the moment, at the setpoint temperature isn't ever achieved, and don't want to introduce another heat source.
I am planning to add an additional air vent with 2 fans to pull cool air in from the bottom, also wired into the thermostat as the other 2.
I am unsure if this is sufficient, and will probably be able to decipher once the setpoint temperature is achieved.
I am welcome to any ideas and thoughts, please note, I am trying to spend as little as possible, so would rather not go down the air con route.