Maintaining the Air Filter on the SRX5600 Services Gateway

Purpose

For optimum cooling, verify the condition of the air filters.

Action

• Regularly inspect the air filter. A dirty air filter restricts airflow in the unit, impeding the ventilation of the chassis. The filter degrades over time. Periodically replace the filter in use, as well as spares. We recommend that you replace the filter every six months. Discard used filters, do not attempt to clean and reuse them.

  Caution: Always keep the air filter in place while the services gateway is operating. Because the fans are very powerful, they could pull small bits of wire or other materials into the services gateway through the unfiltered air intake. This could damage the services gateway components.

• Use spare filters within one year of manufacture. Check the date of manufacture printed on the filter. Store spare air filters in a dark, cool, and dry place. Storing air filters at higher temperatures, or where they can be exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, hydrocarbon emissions, or vapors from solvents, can significantly reduce their life.

Related Documentation

• Replacing the SRX5600 Services Gateway Air Filter
• Routine Maintenance Procedures for the SRX5600 Services Gateway
• Maintaining the Fan Tray on the SRX5600 Services Gateway
• Maintaining the SRX5600 Services Gateway Host Subsystem and SCBs
• Maintaining SPCs, IOCs, and Flex IOCs on the SRX5600 Services Gateway
• Maintaining Port Modules on the SRX5600 Services Gateway
• Maintaining SRX5600 Services Gateway Network Cables
• Maintaining SRX5600 Services Gateway Power Supplies