Cisco Systems OL-6256-17 manual Installing a Power Module Air Filter

Chapter 3 Installing and Removing Air Circulation Components

How to Install or Remove Air Circulation Components

Installing a Power Module Air Filter

This section describes how to install a power module air filter for the Cisco CRS 8-slot line card chassis. For further information, see the “About Line Card Chassis Airflow” section on page 3-1. For complete information on regulatory compliance and safety, see Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco CRS Carrier Routing System.

Each power module has a serviceable air filter that is attached to the front of the power module and is held in place by an air filter clip-on holder. The power module air filter faces outward from the front of the chassis (see Figure 3-6).

Figure 3-6 Power Module Air Filter

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		TMP		FLT POWER
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Power module air filter

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Air filter clip-on holder

Prerequisites

Before performing this task, you must first remove any front cover plates.

Caution Never operate the Cisco CRS 8-slot line card chassis without an air filter. Doing so can damage the hardware.

Required Tools and Equipment

You need the following tools and part to perform this task:

•ESD-preventive wrist strap

•Medium flat-blade screwdriver

•Air filter (Cisco product number CRS-8-PWR-FILTER=)

Cisco CRS Carrier Routing System 8-Slot Line Card Chassis Installation Guide

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