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Module filler panel removal and replacement
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Time and items required
The replacement procedure for the air filter takes less than 5 minutes. Be sure to have the
following items available:
• New air filter
• A #2 Phillips screwdriver
Removing an air filter
Complete the following steps to remove a front air filter from the chassis.
1. While holding the air filter in place, unscrew the four captive mounting screws using the #2
Phillips screwdriver.
2. Carefully remove the air filter from the chassis.
To avoid having captured particulates drawn into the chassis, remove the filter in a fashion that
maintains the orientation of the filter relative to the system until the filter is 12 inches away
from the intake.
Replacing an air filter
Complete the following steps to mount the new front air filter on the chassis.
1. Orient the new filter over the four mounting holes using the screws as guides.
Be sure the side marked BOTTOM is on the bottom.
2. Using the #2 Phillips screwdriver, initiate the threads, two turns per screw, until all four are
started.
3. Tighten all four screws, one at a time.
Do not overtighten the screws as this will compromise the frame, admitting unfiltered air.
Module filler panel removal and replacement
This section describes how to remove and replace module filler panels. Each removable module in
the chassis (except the fans) has a matching filler panel that must be in place if no module is
installed in a slot. This includes management modules, switch fabric modules, line cards, and
power supplies. There are no filler panels for the fans because all fans must be installed on the
chassis.
Removing a filler panel
Complete the following steps to remove a filler panel from the chassis.
ATTENTION
A filler panel should be removed only when being replaced with a new module or another filler panel.
Any slot that is not occupied by a module should be occupied by a filler panel to ensure proper
cooling of the chassis and protection from dust.