
SmoothAir Rack Cooling — My Quick Hands-On Review
As someone managing small server racks and edge setups, I recently tried the SmoothAir Rack Cooling by Attom Technology — and honestly, it surprised me in the best ways. 🔧 Flexible Designs for Real-World Racks The system comes in three types: T Packaged: Mounts on top of the rack. No U-space taken, plug-and-play, ideal for tight spaces. Bottom Packaged: Sits at the rack base (8U). Air-cooled, no drainage needed — very maintenance-friendly. Rack Split: Higher capacity with the compressor placed outside for low noise. Great for slightly larger setups. No matter your rack setup, there’s a version that fits without forcing layout changes. ❄️ Cooling That Works — and Saves Energy What stood out: Inverter compressor + EC fans: Adjusts speed automatically to match load. Quiet and energy-efficient. Eco refrigerant (R410A): Fast, safe, and green cooling. I ran 2 GPU workstations, and temps dropped below 26°C in minutes. Good airflow: Even in standard racks, it worked smoothly with existing hot/cold aisle arrangements. 📡 Smart Monitoring = Peace of Mind This isn’t a dumb cooler — it’s smart: Supports Web, SNMP, Modbus, BACnet, Email, etc. Easy to monitor remotely or integrate with BMS. Logs 7 days of temp/pressure history. Very helpful for troubleshooting. Custom alarms and dry contacts — feels like an IT-aware device, not just a cooling box. ⚠️ Things to Watch Out For Cold environment? Below -15°C needs an optional kit. Max power: 12.8kW. If you're running dense AI racks, look at their Rear Door Cooling option instead. Lots of protocols = a slight learning curve if you’re new to integration. ✅ Final Thoughts If you're running a small-to-mid rack, care about energy efficiency, and need remote control, SmoothAir is a smart choice. It’s compact, smart, quiet, and reliable.https://attom.tech/smoothair-... I’ll likely upgrade my other racks soon. It’s the kind of system you install — and forget, because it just works
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