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•A System Monitor checks the column’s cooling and power systems.
•A blower unit (accessible from the front of the pedestal) forces air up through the modules to cool the circuit cards.
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Top caps
A top cap is mounted on the top module of each column. It contains:
•Air exhaust grills in the cap that release air from the blowers in the pedestal.
•A heat sensor that monitors the temperature of the column.
Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Installation and Commissioning