Install the Front Door and its Components on the PTX10016 Router
The PTX10016 supports two types of front doors:
- The door with the part number JNP10016-FRNT-PNL that supports side EMI deflectors. We ship the front door kit that includes this door and the side EMI deflectors attached to the door by default.
- The door with the part number JNP10016-FRPNL1 that supports an air filter. You must order the front door kit that includes this door and air filter separately.
Install the Front Door on the PTX10016 Router
The front door is required on the PTX10016 routers to protect fiber-optic cabling and to provide additional protection from electromagnetic interference (EMI). You can install the front door with or without the optional cable management system.
Before you install the front door, ensure that you have the following tools and parts:
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A Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2
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Front door with the side EMI deflectors attached (provided in the front door kit)
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Right base bracket (provided in the front door kit)
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Left base bracket (provided in the front door kit)
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Two interchangeable latch brackets (provided in the front door kit)
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Eight Phillips flat-head mounting screws (provided in the front door kit)
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An Electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap (provided in the accessory kit)
To install the front door:
Remove the Front Door from the PTX10016 Router
Before you remove the front door, ensure that you have the following tools and parts:
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An Electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap (provided in the accessory kit)
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An antistatic mat or an antistatic bag to keep the door
To remove the front door:
Install the Side EMI Deflectors on the JNP10016-FRNT-PNL Front Door
SUMMARY The JNP10016-FRNT-PNL front door supports optional side EMI deflectors that prevent EMI emissions from coming out through the openings on either sides of the front door. We recommend that you install the side EMI deflectors on the front door.

1 — Side EMI deflectors | 2 — Front door |
Before you install the side EMI deflectors on the front door:
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Ensure that you have followed all safety warnings and cautions.
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Ensure you understand how to prevent ESD damage. See Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge Damage.
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Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:
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An ESD grounding strap (provided in the accessory kit)
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Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2
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To install a side EMI deflector on the JNP10016-FRNT-PNL front door:
After you install both the side EMI deflectors, the width of the chassis increases from 17.7 in. (44.95 cm) to 23.7 in. (60.22 cm)

Remove the Side EMI Deflectors from the JNP10016-FRNT-PNL Front Door
Before you remove the side EMI deflectors on the front door:
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Ensure that you have followed all safety warnings and cautions.
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Ensure you understand how to prevent ESD damage. See Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge Damage.
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Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:
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An ESD grounding strap (provided in the accessory kit)
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Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2
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An antistatic mat or an antistatic bag
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To remove a side EMI deflector from the JNP10016-FRNT-PNL front door:
- Loosen the captive screws on the side EMI deflector by using the screwdriver.
- Gently pull the side EMI deflector away from the door and place it on an antistatic mat or in an antistatic bag.
Install the Air Filter in the JNP10016-FRPNL1 Front Door
SUMMARY The JNP10016-FRPNL1 front door has an optional air filter (part number: JNP10016-FLTR) to keep the dust away from the chassis. You must replace the air filter every 6 months.
The maximum supported temperature for normal operation must be lower by 3° C when the air filter is new and lower by 6° C when the air filter is at the end of its life.
Before you install the air filter on the front door:
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Ensure that you have followed all safety warnings and cautions.
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Ensure you understand how to prevent ESD damage. See Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge Damage.
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Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:
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An ESD grounding strap (provided in the accessory kit)
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Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2
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To install the air filter in the JNP10016-FRPNL1 front door:
Remove the Air Filter from the JNP10016-FRPNL1 Front Door
Before you remove the air filter from the front door:
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Ensure that you have followed all safety warnings and cautions.
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Ensure you understand how to prevent ESD damage. See Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge Damage.
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Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:
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An ESD grounding strap (provided in the accessory kit)
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Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2
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To remove the air filter from the JNP10016-FRPNL1 front door: