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Chapter 1 Preparing for Installation

Site Requirement Guidelines

Figure 1-5 Air Flow Path through the Cisco ASR 9001 Router

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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 6 inches (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 1-9for details on air flow clearance requirements for installation in an enclosed 4-post rack.

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