NE-04 Lab: Server Room Setup

Airflow:

Selected Slot

Click an empty slot to place a device, or click a placed device to manage it.

Rack Summary

Total slots: 42U
Used: 0U
Free: 42U
Devices placed: 0 / 9 required

Best Practices

- UPS at bottom (U38-42) — heaviest
- Servers in mid-rack (U15-30)
- Patch panel near switch (+/- 2U)
- Cable mgmt between PP and switch
- PDU adjacent to UPS

Temperature Monitor

95 85 75 65 55
68 F
Inlet temp
Status: Normal
deg F
deg F

Humidity Monitor

Current Level 45%
0%Ideal: 40-60%100%
Target range: 40-60% RH. Too low causes static discharge; too high risks condensation.
%
%

Fire Suppression

Select the suppression type appropriate for an active server room environment.

UPS Status — APC Smart-UPS 3000VA

82%
Capacity 3000 VA / 2700 W
Current Load 0 W (0%)
Est. Runtime -- min
Status Online

Runtime Calculation

Each server draws 500 W. The UPS is rated at 3000 VA with a power factor of 0.9 (2700 W usable). With 3 servers running, how many minutes can the UPS sustain load?

Hint: Runtime (min) = (Watt-hours x 60) / Load (W). Assume 1 kWh battery capacity at 82% charge.
minutes

Server Power Redundancy

Toggle each server between single and dual power supply (dual recommended for production).
Place servers in the rack first.

Configuration Verification

Submit your rack configuration for evaluation. All 10 checks must pass to complete the lab. Ensure you have placed all required devices, configured environmental thresholds, set power redundancy, and selected the correct fire suppression type.

0/10
Checks Passed
Place Device — Slot
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