Air Flow; Dust Filters - Supermicro 5038K-i User Manual

5038K-i User's Manual

Air Flow

Make sure cables do not obstruct the cooling airfl ow.

Dust Filters

The chassis features a dust fi lter in front of the front fans, and two magnetic dust
fi lters, one on top of the chassis and one on the bottom. They can be lifted off and
cleaned to improve system air fl ow circulation.
Top Magnetic
Dust Filter
Bottom Magnetic
Dust Filter
Cleaning the Front Dust Filter
1. Disengage the fi lter by pushing on the top edge center. The top pops loose.
2. Rotate the fi lter top downward to release it from the hinge points on the
bottom.
3. Clean the fi lter.
4. Replace the fi lter by aligning it in the bottom hinge points, then pushing the
top edge back into place. Push the top center until it clicks in.
The top and bottom magnetic fi lters can be simply lifted off for cleaning.
Figure 6-12. Dust Filters
Hinge Point
6-10
Front Dust
Filter
Filter Release
Point
Hinge Point