Juniper Networks, Inc.
Apparatus, system, and method for dissipating heat emitted by individual communication modules via ganged heat exchangers

Abstract:

The disclosed apparatus may include (1) a plurality of individual heatsink bases designed to interface with a plurality of removable communication modules installed on a telecommunications device, (2) a plurality of heat pipes that are thermally coupled to the individual heatsink bases, and (3) a ganged heat exchanger that is (A) mechanically coupled to the telecommunications device and (B) thermally coupled to the heat pipes. Various other apparatuses, systems, and methods are also disclosed.