The objective of this white paper is to provide the information and tools required to design effective thermal management for different types of AV systems. This white paper addresses 3 key considerations when designing an effective AV system, read more to learn about them!

- The components, and how they breathe (front intake, rear intake, side intake)
- The equipment enclosure, and how air flows (which is sometimes a piece of furniture, or mounted in a plenum or a wall)
- The room, and the considerations that must be made to ensure that the room can provide the correct temperature air and exhaust the heated air.

The concepts provided in this guide provide the information and tools needed to calculate and understand when to vent an equipment enclosure using natural convection, and when it is appropriate to force the air (using fans). From this understanding, you will be able to provide the necessary information for the HVAC system to support the AV equipment installed.