ASR 5000 Hardware Platform Overview
before they enter the system. Temperature sensors measure the temperature at various points throughout the
chassis. The system monitors this information, and generates a maintenance alarm, if necessary.
Figure 8: Particulate Air Filter
Important
Upper Fan Tray
The upper fan tray unit contains multiple fans that exhaust air from the upper rear and sides of the chassis.
Figure 9: Upper Fan Tray
Chassis Airflow
Airflow within the chassis complies with Telcordia recommendations to ensure proper vertical convection
cooling of the system.
A replacement air filter is shipped with each chassis. A minimum of one replacement air filter for each
deployed chassis should be kept on site. This allows qualified service personnel to quickly replace the
filter when necessary.
Upper Fan Tray
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