That's 520U of space or just over 12 server racks.
The network switch is further capable of being mounted vertically on a server rack.
Designed as a rack-mount server, the Altix 350 was 2U, meaning it occupied two slots vertically in a standard server rack.
Server casings are usually flat and wide (typically measured in "rack units"), adapted to store many devices next to each other in a server rack.
To get around this problem there may be vents to the outside added to the server racks to get rid of some of the unneeded heat.
This can reduce data center server-to-network, and server-to-storage cabling within a single server rack by more than 70 percent, which equates to reduced cost, complexity, and power requirements.
See the fish, the new server rack, the polarizing film, the treasure chest, etc.
"Cyberspace" is an abstract notion; a building full of server racks and network switches is its reality.
Alex Trebek exploring the depths of Watson's server racks during the IBM Challenge episode of Jeopardy.
Apple issued a transitional guide for those looking for something to fill the empty server rack in their hearts.