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CiscoASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide
Chapter5 Replacing Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router Components
Replacing the Chassis Air Filter

Powering Off the Router

Caution Do not turn off the switch on the power tray to remove individual power modules. Power modules
support OIR, so they can be removed and replaced with the power on and the system operating.
If it becomes necessary to turn all power off to the router, follow these steps:
Step1 Set the power switch on each power tray to the off (0) position.
Step2 Power off all circuit breakers for the source power lines connected to the power trays.
Step3 Verify that the Pwr OK indicator on each power module is off.
Step4 Verify that the OK indicator on the fan tray is off.
Replacing the Chassis Air Filter
The Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers are equipped with user-replaceable air filters that help prevent dust
from being drawn into the router. One time per month (or more often in dusty environments), examine
the air filters for damage and cleanliness.
Note In the Cisco ASR 9010 Router, Cisco ASR 9006 Router, and CiscoASR 9904 Router, the chassis air
filter is not serviceable. We recommend that you replace the filter at regular maintenance intervals. The
interval may vary between 3 and 12 months depending on the environment.
Note In the Cisco ASR 9922 Router and Cisco ASR 9912 Router, the three air filters (left, center, and right)
contain foam media which filters the air going into the chassis. The three air filters can be removed from
the chassis so that the foam media (Cisco PIDs 9922-CEN-FLTRMED= and 9922-LR-FLTRMED=) can
be replaced on a regular maintenance interval. The interval may vary between 3 and 12 months
depending on the environment.
Caution Damage to the air filter can restrict the airflow, cause overheating in the router, and degrade
electromagnetic interference (EMI) compliance. Be careful when cleaning and replacing the filter.
Table 5 -1 describes the air filter locations for the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers.