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NOTE: In QFX Series device model names, AFI, or airflow in, describes
FRU-side-to-port-side airflow. AFO, or airflow out, describes
port-side-to-FRU-side airflow.
NOTE: The front panel of the device where the power supplies, fan trays, and
management boards are located is the FRU -side of the device.
Table 11: Airflow Direction in QFX3500 Device Models
Direction of Airflow Model
FRU-side-to-port-side QFX3500-48S4Q-ACR
FRU-side-to-port-side QFX3500-48S4Q-AFI
Port-side-to-FRU-side QFX3500-48S4Q-AFO
In the QFX3500 device models that have FRU-side-to-port-side airflow, the air intake
to cool the chassis is located on the front panel of the chassis, where the FRUs are
installed. Air is pulled into the chassis and pushed away from the fan trays and
management board. Hot air exhausts from the rear of the chassis, where the ports are
located. See
Figure 39 on page 69 .
Figure 39: FRU-Side-to-Port-Side Airflow Through the QFX3500 Chassis
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FRUs Ports
In the QFX3500 device models that have port-side-to-FRU-side airflow, the air intake
to cool the chassis is located on the rear panel of the chassis, the side with access and
uplink ports. Air is pulled into the chassis and pulled through the fan trays and
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