Installing A Chassis Air Filter (Optional) - HP 12500 Series Installation Manual

Installing a chassis air filter (optional)

Chassis air filters are installed at the air intake vents to prevent dust from entering the chassis. Chassis air
filters of the 12500 switches are optional. You can order them as needed.
If you have ordered chassis air filters, HP recommends you to install the air filters before mounting the
switch to the rack.
12508—A chassis air filter is available at both front and rear of the switch. For the installation
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procedures, see
12518—The air filter is located at the rear of the chassis. For the installation procedures, see
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Installing an air filter on a 12508
To install the front air filter on a 12508:
Holding the notches of the front plastic panel at the bottom part of the chassis, and gently pull the
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plastic panel out.
Unpack the air filter and attach it to rear of the plastic panel, making sure the installation holes on
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the air filter align with the screw holes on the plastic panel. Then attach the air filter to the plastic
panel with screws.
Attach the plastic panel back to the chassis.
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Figure 24 Installing the front air filter
To install the rear air filter on a 12508:
Loosen the captive screws on the ventilation panel and remove it.
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Unpack the air filter and attach it to where the ventilation panel was located, and then fasten the
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captive screws on the air filter.
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