Remove the dust filter
Follow instructions in this section to remove the dust filter from the shipping bracket of an enclosure or the security bezel of a node sleeve.
About this task
Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to make sure that you work safely.
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.
- For a node sleeve, the dust filer is located in the security bezel, if applicable.
For the removal or installation of a shipping bracketor security bezel from or to an enclosure or node sleeve, see Configuration guide.
- 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.
Remove the dust filter from the shipping bracket of an enclosure
Depending on the specific configuration, the node, enclosure, or rails might look different from the illustrations in this section.
For details of the rail options for the rack installation, see Rail Installation Guides.
Procedure
- Remove the dust filter from the shipping bracket.Figure 1. Removal of the dust filter from the shipping bracket
After this task is completed
- Install a replacement unit (see Install a dust filter).
- If you are instructed to return the component, follow all of the packaging instructions and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
Remove the dust filter from the security bezel of a node sleeve
Depending on the specific configuration, the node or security bezel might look different from the illustrations in this section.
Procedure
- Press the latch of the dust filter holder as shown; then, remove the dust filter holder from the security bezel.Figure 2. Removal of the dust filter holder
- Remove the dust filter from the security bezel.Figure 3. Removal of the dust filter from the security bezel
After this task is completed
- Install a replacement unit (see Install a dust filter).
For information about removing or installing the node sleeve from or to the DIN-rail mount or wall mount/ceiling mount, see DIN-rail mount configuration or Wall mount/ceiling mount configuration.
If you are instructed to return the component, follow all of the packaging instructions and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.