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Cisco ASR 14000 Series Router 8-Slot Line Card Chassis Installation Guide
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Chapter 3 Installing and Removing Air Circulation Components
How to Install or Remove Air Circulation Components
Required Tools and Equipment
You need the following tools and part to perform this task:
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ESD-preventive wrist strap
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Medium flat-blade screwdriver
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Air filter (Cisco product number ASR14K-8-PWR-FILTER=)
Steps
To install a power module air filter, follow these steps:
Step 1
Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and connect its leash to one of the ESD connection
sockets on the front (PLIM) side of the chassis or a bare metal surface on the chassis.
Step 2
Place the screwdriver under the edge of the air filter clip-on holder.
Step 3
Gently pry the holder loose with the screwdriver; it should pop off easily.
Step 4
Place the air filter in position on the front of the power module.
Step 5
Place the holder in position on the front of the power module over the air filter.
Step 6
Press the holder firmly but gently until it snaps into place.
What to Do Next
After performing this task, replace the front cover plates.
Removing a Power Module Air Filter
This section describes how to remove a power module air filter. For further information, see the
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 ASR14000 Series
Aggregation Services Router
.
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