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. Ensure that there is adequate circulation in the installation location. In J2320 and J2350 routers, allow at least 6 in. (15.2  cm) of clearance between the left and right sides of the chassis and adjacent equipment. In J4350 and J6350 routers, allow at least 6 in. (15.2  cm) of clearance between the front and back of the chassis and adjacent equipment.
• 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.