Appendix C Maintaining the Cisco ADE 2130 and 2140 Appliance
Maintaining Your Site Environment
General Exterior Cleaning and Inspection
This section details the cleaning requirements for exterior surfaces of the appliance and the inspection of cables and adapter cards.
Caution Never spray cleaning solution on the surfaces of the appliance. Overspray can penetrate into the appliance and cause electrical problems and corrosion.
Appliance
Use a
Immediately wipe off any water or liquid from the appliance.
Dust and Particles
A clean operating environment can greatly reduce the negative effects of dust and other particles, which act as insulators and interfere with the operation of an appliance’s mechanical components. In addition to regular cleaning, you should follow these guidelines to deter contamination of the appliance:
•Do not permit smoking anywhere near the appliance.
•Do not permit food or drink near the appliance.
Cables and Connectors
Inspect cables and connectors to and from your appliance periodically to see if they are worn out or loose.
Adapter Cards
Check the connections on the adapter cards. Be sure they are secured to the appliance and have not been jarred loose or mechanically damaged.
Corrosion
The oil from a person’s fingers or prolonged exposure to high temperature or humidity can corrode the
To prevent corrosion, you should avoid touching contacts on adapter cards. Protecting the appliance from corrosive elements is especially important in moist and salty environments, which tend to promote corrosion. Also, as a further deterrent to corrosion, the appliance should not be used in extreme temperatures, as explained in the “Temperature” section on page
Cisco Application Deployment Engine (ADE) 2130 and 2140 Series Appliance Hardware Installation Guide
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