General Site Guidelines

The following precautions help you plan an acceptable operating environment for your Services Router and avoid environmentally caused equipment failures:

• For the cooling system to function properly, the airflow around the chassis must be unrestricted. Allow at least 6 in. (15.2  cm) of clearance between the front and back of the chassis and adjacent equipment. Ensure that there is adequate circulation in the installation location.
• Follow ESD procedures described in Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage, to avoid damaging equipment. Static discharge can cause components to fail completely or intermittently over time.
• Install blank PIM panels in empty slots, to prevent any interruption or reduction in the flow of air across internal components.