Cisco Systems ASR 9001, ASR 9001-S Room air, Air exhaust

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Cisco ASR 9001 and Cisco ASR 9001-S Routers Hardware Installation Guide
Chapter1 Preparing for Installation
Site Requirement Guidelines
Figure1-5 Air Flow Path through the CiscoASR 9001 Router
When selecting a site to install the router, observe these guidelines:
•Dust free area—Site should be as dust free as possible. Dusty environments can clog the power
supply intake vents, reducing the cooling air flow through the router. Clogged filters and vents can
cause an over-temperature condition in the router.
•Unrestricted air flow—Allow sufficient air flow by maintaining a minimum of 6inches (15.24 cm)
of clearance at both the inlet and exhaust openings on the chassis and the power modules. If the air
flow is blocked or restricted, or if the inlet air is too warm, an over-temperature condition can occur
within the router. Under extreme conditions, the environmental monitoring system powers off the
router to protect the components.
See Rack-Mounting and Air Flow Clearance Guidelines, page 1-9 for details on air flow clearance
requirements for installation in an enclosed 4-post rack.
Room air
Air exhaust
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