Configurable air baffle for directing airflow within information handling systems

An information handling system comprising:

• a fan configured to generate an airflow;
• an upstream component configured to be cooled by the airflow;
• a downstream component configured to be cooled by the airflow;
• and
• an air baffle arranged between the upstream and downstream components configured to direct the airflow, the air baffle including:
• an open region configured to permit passage of the airflow;
• a closed region configured to obstruct passage of the airflow;
• a first adjustable tab configured to obstruct passage of the airflow;
• and
• a first variable region between the open region and a first side of the closed region, the first variable region configured to permit and obstruct passage of the airflow based on a position of the first adjustable tab with respect to the first variable region.

A method for directing air within an information handling system, comprising:

• determining a thermal impedance parameter associated with cooling at least one of an upstream area and a downstream area of the information handling system on opposite sides of an air baffle, the air baffle including:
• an open region configured to permit passage of an airflow;
• a closed region configured to obstruct passage of the airflow;
• an adjustable tab configured to obstruct passage of the airflow;
• and
• a variable region between the open region and the closed region, the variable region configured to permit and obstruct passage of the airflow based on a position of the adjustable tab with respect to the variable region;
• and
• adjusting the position of the adjustable tab with respect to the variable region to regulate a thermal impedance between the upstream area and the downstream area to satisfy the thermal impedance parameter.