Table Of Contents
Cisco 12404 Internet Router
Air Filter Replacement InstructionsPreventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage
Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter
Obtaining Technical Assistance
Contacting TAC by Using the Cisco TAC Website
Cisco 12404 Internet Router
Air Filter Replacement Instructions
Product Number: ACS-GSR04-FLTR=
Document Order Number: DOC-7813621=This publication provides instructions for removing and replacing an air filter in the Cisco 12404 Internet Router.
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Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage
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Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter
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Obtaining Technical Assistance
Safety Guidelines
Before you begin the replacement procedure, review the safety guidelines in this section to avoid injuring yourself or damaging the equipment.
In addition, before installing, configuring, or maintaining the Cisco 12404 Internet Router, review the safety warnings listed in the document Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco 12000 Gigabit Switch Router Series (Document Number 78-4347-09) that accompanied your router.
Safety Warnings
Safety warnings appear throughout this publication in procedures that, if performed incorrectly, may harm you. A warning symbol precedes each warning statement. The following paragraph is an example of a safety warning. It identifies the warning symbol and associates it with a bodily injury hazard. The remaining paragraphs in this section are translations of the initial safety warning.
Safety with Equipment
The following guidelines will help ensure your safety and protect the equipment. This list is not inclusive of all potentially hazardous situations, so be alert.
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Always disconnect all power cords and interface cables before moving the system.
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Never assume that power is disconnected from a circuit; always check.
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Keep tools and assembly components away from walk areas.
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Do not work alone if potentially hazardous conditions exist.
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Do not perform any action that creates a potential hazard to people or makes the equipment unsafe.
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Carefully examine your work area for possible hazards such as moist floors, ungrounded power extension cables, and missing safety grounds.
Safety with Electricity
Follow these basic guidelines when working with any electrical equipment:
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Before beginning any procedures requiring access to the interior of the router, locate the emergency power-off switch for the room in which you are working.
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Disconnect all power and external cables before installing or removing a router.
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Never assume that power has been disconnected from a circuit; always check.
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Do not perform any action that creates a potential hazard to people or makes the equipment unsafe.
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Never install equipment that appears damaged.
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Carefully examine your work area for possible hazards such as moist floors, ungrounded power extension cables, and missing safety grounds.
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If an electrical accident does occur, proceed as follows:
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Use caution; do not become a victim yourself. Disconnect power to the router.
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If possible, send another person to get medical aid; otherwise, assess the condition of the victim and then call for help.
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Determine if the person needs rescue breathing or external cardiac compressions; then take appropriate action.
In addition, observe the following guidelines when working with any equipment that is disconnected from a power source but still connected to telephone or network wiring:
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Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
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Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
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Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to circuit boards can occur if they are handled improperly. Such mishandling can result in intermittent or complete failures of the board.
When handling circuit boards, observe the following guidelines to prevent ESD damage.
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Always use an ESD-preventive ankle or wrist strap and ensure that the strap makes adequate contact with your skin.
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Attach an ESD-preventive strap to your wrist or ankle and to the chassis; or to a bare metal surface. See Figure 1.
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The ankle or wrist strap protects equipment from ESD voltages on the body only; ESD voltages on clothing can still cause damage to electronic components.
Figure 1 Attach ESD-Preventive Strap to Cisco 12404 Internet Router Chassis
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CautionPeriodically check the resistance value of the antistatic ankle or wrist strap. The resistance measurement should be between 1 and 10 megohms.
Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter
The Cisco 12404 Internet Router has a serviceable, hot-swappable air filter. Facing the rear of the chassis, the air filter is housed on the left side of the chassis. The air filter location is shown in Figure 2. Air flow through the air filter is shown in Figure 3.
The air filter removes dust from the room air drawn into the router by the cooling fans. Once a month (or more often industy environments), you should examine the air filter. If the filter appears dirty, you can either vacuum or replace it. If the filter appears worn or torn, dispose of it in a responsible manner and install a replacement air filter.
Cleaning and replacing the air filter is presented in the following sections:
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You can perform these procedures with the router power On.
Tools and Equipment
You will need these tools and equipment to change an air filter:
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ESD-preventive strap and leash
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Vacuum cleaner
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Replacement air filter, Part Number: ACS-GSR04-FLTR=
Remove the Air Filter
The procedure to remove and clean an air filter is presented in the following steps.
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Do not damage the air filter. Damage to the air filter can restrict the airflow and cause an overtemperature condition in the router.
Figure 2 Cisco 12404 Internet Router Air Filter Location
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Step 1
Attach an ESD-preventive strap to your wrist or ankle; and attach the ESD clip to the chassis or to a bare metal surface.
Step 2
Grasp the small tab on the edge of the air filter and pull the tab to remove the air filter from the housing.
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Tip
If you are unable to lift the tab on the edge of the air filter, use a 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver to lift the tab, then grasp it.
Step 3
Pull the air filter out of the chassis housing.
Figure 3 Cisco 12404 Internet Router Air Filter Direction of Air Flow
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Step 4
Visually check the condition of the air filter.
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CautionWhen cleaning or replacing the air filter keep it away from the RP and line card cage so that any dislodged dust will not be drawn into the cage. Do not vacuum the air filter while it is installed in the housing.
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If the filter appears dirty, you can either vacuum or replace it.
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If the filter appears worn or torn, dispose of it in a responsible manner and install a replacement air filter.
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CautionNever wash an air filter and immediately reinstall it in the chassis, because moisture drawn inside the chassis can damage the components. Allow the air filter to become completely dry.
Install the Air Filter
Instructions for installing the air filter in the air filter housing, at the left rear side of the chassis, are presented in the following steps. Use Figure 2 as a reference for installing the air filter.
Step 1
Attach an ESD-preventive strap to your wrist or ankle; and attach the ESD clip to the chassis or to a bare metal surface.
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Timesaver
The arrows on the top edge of the air filter note the direction of air flow. Insert the air filter into its housing with the arrows pointing toward the card cage.
Step 2
Slide the air filter completely into the air filter housing.
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CautionDo not damage the air filter. Damage to the air filter can restrict the airflow, cause an overtemperature condition in the router and degrade EMI performance.
Obtaining Documentation
Sources for obtaining documentation from Cisco Systems and providing feedback are presented in the following sections.
World Wide Web
You can access the most current Cisco documentation on the World Wide Web at the following sites:
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http://www.cisco.com
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http://www-china.cisco.com
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http://www-europe.cisco.com
Documentation CD-ROM
Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in a CD-ROM package, which ships with your product. The Documentation CD-ROM is updated monthly and may be more current than printed documentation. The CD-ROM package is available as a single unit or as an annual subscription.
Ordering Documentation
Cisco documentation is available in the following ways:
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Registered Cisco Direct Customers can order Cisco Product documentation from the Networking Products MarketPlace:
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/order/order_root.pl
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Registered Cisco.com users can order the Documentation CD-ROM through the online Subscription Store:
http://www.cisco.com/go/subscription
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Nonregistered Cisco.com users can order documentation through a local account representative by calling Cisco corporate headquarters (California, USA) at 408 526-7208 or, in North America, by calling 800 553-NETS(6387).
Documentation Feedback
If you are reading Cisco product documentation on the World Wide Web, you can submit technical comments electronically. Click Feedback in the toolbar and select Documentation. After you complete the form, click Submit to send it to Cisco.
You can e-mail your comments to bug-doc@cisco.com.
To submit your comments by mail, use the response card behind the front cover of your document, or write to the following address:
Attn Document Resource Connection
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Obtaining Technical Assistance
Cisco provides Cisco.com as a starting point for all technical assistance. Customers and partners can obtain documentation, troubleshooting tips, and sample configurations from online tools. For Cisco.com registered users, additional troubleshooting tools are available from the TAC website.
Cisco.com
Cisco.com is the foundation of a suite of interactive, networked services that provides immediate, open access to Cisco information and resources at anytime, from anywhere in the world. This highly integrated Internet application is a powerful, easy-to-use tool for doing business with Cisco.
Cisco.com provides a broad range of features and services to help customers and partners streamline business processes and improve productivity. Through Cisco.com, you can find information about Cisco and our networking solutions, services, and programs. In addition, you can resolve technical issues with online technical support, download and test software packages, and order Cisco learning materials and merchandise. Valuable online skill assessment, training, and certification programs are also available.
Customers and partners can self-register on Cisco.com to obtain additional personalized information and services. Registered users can order products, check on the status of an order, access technical support, and view benefits specific to their relationships with Cisco.
To access Cisco.com, go to the following website:
http://www.cisco.com
Technical Assistance Center
The Cisco TAC website is available to all customers who need technical assistance with a Cisco product or technology that is under warranty or covered by a maintenance contract.
Contacting TAC by Using the Cisco TAC Website
If you have a priority level 3 (P3) or priority level 4 (P4) problem, contact TAC by going to the TAC website:
http://www.cisco.com/tac
P3 and P4 level problems are defined as follows:
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P3—Your network performance is degraded. Network functionality is noticeably impaired, but most business operations continue.
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P4—You need information or assistance on Cisco product capabilities, product installation, or basic product configuration.
In each of the above cases, use the Cisco TAC website to quickly find answers to your questions.
To register for Cisco.com, go to the following website:
http://www.cisco.com/register/
If you cannot resolve your technical issue by using the TAC online resources, Cisco.com registered users can open a case online by using the TAC Case Open tool at the following website:
http://www.cisco.com/tac/caseopen
Contacting TAC by Telephone
If you have a priority level 1 (P1) or priority level 2 (P2) problem, contact TAC by telephone and immediately open a case. To obtain a directory of toll-free numbers for your country, go to the following website:
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml
P1 and P2 level problems are defined as follows:
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P1—Your production network is down, causing a critical impact to business operations if service is not restored quickly. No workaround is available.
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P2—Your production network is severely degraded, affecting significant aspects of your business operations. No workaround is available.
This document is to be used in conjunction with the Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide, Part Number: DOC-7813511=.
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