APC Adds NetworkAIR Rack-Mount Air-Distribution Unit

American Power Conversion (APC, West Kingston, RI) announced the addition of a new compact air-distribution unit that gives IT, telecom and facility managers the ability to increase airflow inside racks and enclosures. APC's NetworkAIR RM Air-Distribution Unit works with the existing precision air-conditioning system to pull air from beneath the raised floor directly into the rack enclosure before it can mix with room air. The dual fan unit works to eliminate dangerous hot spots by boosting the conditioned air volume within the rack itself and improving air delivery in poor static pressure areas.

The NetworkAIR RM unit helps ensure continuous availability by providing redundancy through dual blower fans and A-B power input feeds. The rack-mounted solution prevents conditioned air from mixing with warmer room air before it reaches equipment and provides greater air volume than traditional perforated floor tiles. Filtration of air before distribution into the enclosure provides additional protection against particulate contamination in sensitive equipment.

The APC NetworkAIR RM Series Distribution Unit is currently available in North America, and will carry an estimated reseller price of $699.95.