Cisco 10008 Hardware Installation Manual page 36

Site Planning
The Cisco 10008 chassis draws cooling air in through the intake vent in the front and moves the air
across the internal components and out the exhaust vents on the top rear of the chassis, as illustrated in
Figure
Figure 2-1
4
1
Blower module (fans)
2 Top
3 Front
4
Ambient air intake
Keep the front and top of the Cisco10008 chassis clear to ensure proper airflow and prevent overheating
inside the chassis. Allow at least 3 inches of clearance between the top of the chassis and the equipment
above to ensure proper airflow.
Cisco 10008 Router Hardware Installation Guide
2-10
2-1.
Cisco 10008 Chassis Airflow
1
2
3
5
6
8
7
5
Bottom
6 Air filter assembly
7 Rear
8
Exhaust air
Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation
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