Vertiv Exhaust Chimney FAN Tray 2260 CFM - GL-ECHFFT48

Vertiv GL-ECHFFT48 Exhaust Chimney Fan Tray

Overview

The Vertiv GL-ECHFFT48 is a rack-mounted exhaust chimney fan tray rated at 2710 CFM nominal airflow (4604 CFM peak), designed to actively extract hot exhaust air from the top of a rack enclosure and direct it into overhead return air plenums or hot-aisle containment systems. With a nominal thermal capacity of 51,100 Btuh (15 kW), the GL-ECHFFT48 is sized for high-density compute and networking racks where passive convection or in-row cooling alone cannot keep pace with heat load. The integrated R-32 refrigerant circuit contributes to lower global warming potential compared to legacy refrigerants — a relevant consideration for organizations with environmental reporting requirements. Vertiv's intelligent controls support remote monitoring, giving facilities teams real-time thermal visibility and the ability to respond to hot spots before they trigger equipment shutdowns.

Compatibility

The GL-ECHFFT48 is designed for deployment within Vertiv rack enclosure and precision cooling ecosystems — specifically configurations that support chimney-style exhaust integration at the 48U form factor (612 mm). It pairs with Vertiv's in-row and overhead cooling architectures where hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment is in use. Confirm rack rail compatibility, plenum clearance, and controller interface version against your specific Vertiv enclosure series before ordering — chimney fan trays are not universally interchangeable across rack depths or frame generations.

Installation Notes

Single-panel service access reduces maintenance downtime — technicians can reach internal components without disassembling adjacent rack infrastructure. Models support optional add-on configurations including electric reheat, humidification, smoke sensors, and locking disconnects; verify which options are factory-configured on the GL-ECHFFT48 SKU versus field-installable. Confirm plenum height and structural load capacity of the overhead infrastructure before mounting — 2710 CFM fan assemblies carry meaningful weight and vibration loads at sustained operation.