Cisco Nexus 7000 Hardware Installation And Reference Manual page 359

Chapter 10 Installing or Replacing Components
To clean or replace the air filter, follow these steps:
On the left and right side of the existing air filter, loosen the two captive screws so they are no longer
Step 1
attached to the chassis. The air filter can be found covering the air intake area at the bottom of the front
side of the chassis (see
With one hand holding the air filter in place, use the other hand to pull out the spring pin on one side of
Step 2
the air filter. Pull that side of the air filter away from the chassis and release the spring pin when it is
clear of the bracket on the EMI frame.
Switch the hands holding the air filter and use the other hand to pull out the spring pin on the other side
Step 3
of the air filter. Pull the air filter away from the chassis and release the spring pin.
Step 4 If the filter is covered with an oily substance, we recommend that you replace it. If the filter is dusty,
you can take it outside the data center and clean it in one or more of the following ways:
Use a vacuum cleaner over both sides of the filter.
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• Blow compressed air through the exhaust side of the filter.
• Rinse the filter with cold water.
• Immerse the filter in warm, soapy water, and then rinse it.
Note
Align the cleaned or replacement air filter to the EMI frame covering the air intake area.
Step 5
Use one hand on the air filter to hold it in place while you use the other hand to pull out the spring pin
Step 6
on one side of the air filter. Adjust the air filter so that the spring pin will be released into its hole in the
EMI frame bracket.
Step 7 Switch the hands holding the air filter and use the other hand to pull out the other spring pin on the other
side of the air filter. With the spring pin pulled out, position the air filter so that the pin will be released
into its hole on the EMI frame bracket. Release the spring pin and make sure that it holds the air filter
on to the EMI frame.
Screw in and tighten both captive screws, one on each side of the air filter.
Step 8
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If the filter gets wet while you clean it, make sure that it dries before you reinstall it.
Cleaning or Replacing the Air Filter for the Cisco Nexus 7010 Chassis
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