Cisco XR 12410 User Manual

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Chapter 1 Product Overview

Horizontal Cable Management Bracket

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Cisco XR 12410 and Cisco XR 12810 Router Installation Guide

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The blower module maintains acceptable operating temperatures for internal
components by drawing cool air through a replaceable air filter into the switch
fabric and alarm card cage, and then up through the line card and RP card cage.

Figure 1-18

illustrates the air flow path through the chassis.

Figure 1-18

Cooling Air Flow

To ensure that there is adequate air flow to prevent overheating inside the card
cages, keep the front and back of the router unobstructed. We recommend at least
6 inches (15.24 cm) of clearance.

Caution

You should inspect and clean the air filter one time per month (more often in dusty
environments). Do not operate the router without an air filter installed.

The blower module controller card monitors and controls operation of three
variable-speed fans in the blower module. The variable-speed feature allows
quieter operation by running the fans at below maximum speed, while still
providing adequate cooling to maintain an acceptable operating temperature
inside the card cages.

Air exhaust

Line card and RP card cage

Room air

Air filter

Switch fabric card cage

Blower module

Power supplies

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