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Maintaining the CSACS-1121, Cisco 
SNS-3400 Series, and Cisco SNS-3500 
series Appliances

The CSACS-1121, Cisco SNS-3415, and Cisco SNS-3495 Series appliances are configured to order and is ready for 
installation when it leaves the factory. After you install and configure your appliance, you may have to perform specific 
maintenance procedures and operations to ensure that the appliance is operating properly. 

These preventive procedures will maintain your appliance in good operating condition and minimize the need for costly, 
time-consuming service procedures.

Caution: 

To help prevent problems, before performing any procedures in this chapter, review 

Safety Warnings, 

page 7

 and the 

Safety Guidelines, page 1

 sections.

The following sections discuss various environmental factors that can adversely affect appliance performance and 
longevity. This section includes:

Maintaining the CSACS-1121 Series Appliance, page 1

Maintaining Cisco the SNS-3415/3495 Appliance, page 5

Maintaining the CSACS-1121 Series Appliance

Maintaining Your Site Environment

Good preventive maintenance includes regular visual inspections of the appliance, including exterior cleaning and 
inspection. 

This chapter contains:

General Exterior Cleaning and Inspection, page 2

Cooling, page 2

Temperature, page 3

Humidity, page 3

Altitude, page 4

Electrostatic Discharge, page 4

Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference, page 4

Magnetism, page 4

Power Source Interruptions, page 5

Summary of Contents for SNS-3400 Series

Page 1: ...orming any procedures in this chapter review Safety Warnings page 7 and the Safety Guidelines page 1 sections The following sections discuss various environmental factors that can adversely affect appliance performance and longevity This section includes Maintaining the CSACS 1121 Series Appliance page 1 Maintaining Cisco the SNS 3415 3495 Appliance page 5 Maintaining the CSACS 1121 Series Applian...

Page 2: ... if they are worn out or loose Adapter Cards Check the connections on the adapter cards Ensure that they are secured to the appliance and have not been jarred loose or mechanically damaged Corrosion The oil from a person s fingers or prolonged exposure to high temperature or humidity can corrode the gold plated edge connectors and pin connectors on adapter cards in the appliance This corrosion on ...

Page 3: ...ally the fan vents on the back of the appliance Clean the appliance at regular intervals to avoid any buildup of dust and debris which can cause the appliance to overheat If the appliance has been exposed to abnormally cold temperatures allow a 2 hour warm up period to bring it up to normal operating temperature before turning it on Failure to do so may cause damage to internal components particul...

Page 4: ...ge Keep components in their anti static packaging until they are installed Avoid wearing clothing made of wool or synthetic materials Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference Electromagnetic interference EMI and radio frequency interference RFI from an appliance can adversely affect devices such as radio and television receivers operating near the appliance Radio frequencies emanating from...

Page 5: ...eatest threats to an appliance s power supply are surges or blackouts caused by electrical storms If a blackout occurs even a temporary one while the appliance is turned on turn off the appliance immediately and disconnect it from the electrical outlet Leaving the appliance on may cause problems when the power is restored Maintaining Cisco the SNS 3415 3495 Appliance Caution To help prevent proble...

Page 6: ...6 Maintaining the CSACS 1121 Cisco SNS 3400 Series and Cisco SNS 3500 series Appliances Maintaining Cisco the SNS 3515 3595 Appliance ...

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