Install a dust filter

Follow instructions in this section to install a dust filter into the shipping bracket of an enclosure or the security bezel of a node sleeve.

About this task

Attention

Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to make sure that you work safely.
Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the node; then, remove it from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.
Depending on the mounting option, the node can stand alone in desktop mount or be installed in an enclosure or a node sleeve.
- For an enclosure, the dust filter is located in the shipping bracket.
  - See Install a dust filter into the shipping bracket of an enclosure.
- For a node sleeve, the dust filer is located in the security bezel, if applicable.
  - See Install a dust filter into the security bezel of a node sleeve.
- For the removal or installation of a shipping bracketor security bezel from or to an enclosure or node sleeve, see Configuration guide.

Important

Depending on the environment, check the status of the dust filter at least every 3 months to make sure it is functional.
It is recommended to have a dust filter installed when the server is in operation.

Install a dust filter into the shipping bracket of an enclosure

Note

Depending on the specific configuration, the node, enclosure, or rails might look different from the illustrations in this section.

Procedure

Make preparations for this task.
1. Remove the shipping bracket from the enclosure (see Remove a node from a rack).
Align the dust filter with the slot in the shipping bracket; then, insert the dust filter into place.
Figure 1. Installation of the dust filter into the shipping bracket

After this task is completed

Install the shipping bracket back to the enclosure (see Install a node to the rack).

Note

Depending on the specific configuration, the node or security bezel might look different from the illustrations in this section.

Procedure

Make preparations for this task.
1. Remove the security bezel from the node sleeve (see Remove the node from the DIN rail or Remove the node from the wall or the ceiling).
Align the dust filter with the slot in the security bezel; then, insert the filter into place.
　
Figure 2. Installation of a dust filter to the security bezel
Install the dust filter holder onto the security bezel.
1. Insert one side of the dust filter holder into the slot.
2. Pivot the dust filter holder inward and press the other side of the holder into place.
  　
  Figure 3. Installation of a dust filter holder

After this task is completed

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