Periodic Inspection And Cleaning - Cisco 2900 series Installation Manual

Chapter 1 Overview of the Routers

Periodic Inspection and Cleaning

Periodic Inspection and Cleaning
Periodic inspection and cleaning of the external surface of the router is recommended to minimize the
negative impact of environmental dust or debris. The frequency of inspection and cleaning is dependent
upon the severity of the environmental conditions, but a minimum of every six months is recommended.
Cleaning involves vacuuming of router air intake and exhaust vents and replacement of air filters. See
the "Fans, Ventilation, and Airflow" section on page 1-25 and the "Replacing a Fan Tray or Air Filter"
section on page 5-45.
Sites with ambient temperatures consistently above 25°C or 77°F and with potentially high levels of dust
Caution
or debris may require periodic preventative maintenance cleaning.
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