IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis Airborne Contaminant... User manual

IBM®Flex System Enterprise Chassis Airborne Contaminant
Filter
The airborne contaminant filter is designed to filter out contaminants that can affect the operation of a
chassis. The option includes the parts that are required to install the filter on your chassis in either a
low-profile or extended-profile configuration.
The following parts are included in the airborne contaminant filter option:
vFilter assembly that is used for the low-profile and the extended-profile configurations. It consists of
the following parts:
– Filter assembly bezel
– Filter
– Filter retainer
vExtended-profile collar that is used for the extended-profile configuration
vLow-profile mounting brackets that are used for the low-profile configuration
Note: In addition to the listed parts, a size P2 crosshead (Phillips) screwdriver is required for the
installation.
Figure 1. Airborne contaminant filter option parts

Installing the airborne contaminant filter
Consider the following information about the airborne contaminant filter before you install it:
vYou can use a rack door with the low-profile configuration; however, cables cannot be routed through
the filter assembly.
vYou can route cables through the sides of the extended-profile collar in the extended-profile
configuration; however, the extended-profile configuration might not support the use of a rack door.
You can install the airborne contaminant filter in a low-profile or extended-profile configuration. Use the
following instructions to install the airborne contaminant filter in a low-profile or extended-profile
configuration.
Installing the low-profile filter
The low-profile filter configuration does not allow cables to be routed through it; however, it does allow
a rack door to be closed. Complete the following steps to install the low-profile filter configuration:
1. Remove the left and right screw-cover bezels from the front of the chassis and store them for future
use.
2. Remove the eight screws that secure the chassis to the rack.
3. Align the left mounting bracket captive screws with the four empty screw holes on the left side of the
chassis bezel. Tighten the four captive screws into the left mounting bracket to secure the mounting
bracket to the chassis.
4. Align the right mounting bracket captive screws with the four empty screw holes on the right side of
the chassis bezel. Tighten the four captive screws into the right mounting bracket to secure the bracket
to the chassis.
Figure 2. Removing the left and right screw-cover bezels
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5. Insert the two hooks on the bottom of the filter assembly into the slots on the bottom of the chassis
bezel.
6. Rotate the filter assembly toward the chassis by pushing on the front of the filter assembly until the
slide latches click into place. Check the hooks on the bottom of the filter assembly to make sure that
they are still in the slots on the bottom of the chassis.
Figure 3. Installing the left and right mounting brackets for the low-profile filter configuration
Figure 4. Installing the filter assembly for the low-profile filter
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Installing the extended-profile filter
The extended-profile filter configuration enables you to route cables through the sides of the
extended-profile collar; however, it might not allow a rack door to close completely. Complete the
following steps to install the extended-profile filter configuration:
1. Remove the left and right screw-cover bezels from the front of the chassis and store them for future
use.
2. Remove the eight screws that hold the chassis in the rack.
3. Insert the two hooks on the bottom of the extended-profile collar into the slots on the bottom of the
chassis bezel and rotate the extended-profile collar toward the chassis, aligning the eight captive
screws on the extended-profile collar with the eight empty screw holes on the chassis. Check the
hooks on the bottom of the extended-profile collar to make sure that they are still in the slots on the
bottom of the chassis.
4. Tighten the eight captive screws to secure the extended-profile collar to the rack.
5. Route cables through the openings in the side of the extended-profile collar as needed. Use the
following guidelines when you route cables:
vDo not bend fiber-optic cable beyond its limited specifications.
vDo not run cables in front of other components.
vLabel all cables so that they are clearly distinguishable from each other.
vMake sure that the cables are in the slots on the extended-profile collar and clear of the filter
assembly when you rotate it into place.
6. Insert the two hooks on the bottom of the filter assembly into the slots on the bottom of the
extended-profile collar.
7. Rotate the filter assembly toward the chassis by pushing on the front of the bezel until the blue slide
latches click into place.
8. Check the hooks on the bottom of the filter assembly to make sure that they are still in the slots on
the bottom of the extended-profile collar.
Figure 5. Installing the extended-profile collar for the extended-profile filter
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Figure 6. Installing the filter assembly on the extended-profile collar
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Removing the airborne contaminant filter
Use the following instructions to remove the airborne contaminant filter in the low-profile or
extended-profile configuration.
Removing the low-profile filter
Complete the following steps to remove the low-profile airborne contaminant filter:
1. Push down on the slide latches on both sides of the chassis airborne contaminant filter assembly.
2. Rotate the airborne contaminant filter assembly down and remove the hooks from the slots on the
chassis or extended-profile collar. Store the filter assembly for future use.
3. Loosen the four captive screws on the left mounting bracket, and slide the left mounting bracket out
of the chassis, and store it for future use.
4. Loosen the four captive screws on the right mounting bracket, and slide the right mounting bracket
out of the chassis, and store it for future use.
Figure 7. Removing the filter assembly in the low-profile configuration
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5. Install the left and right screw-cover bezels that you previously removed and stored.
Removing the extended-profile filter
Complete the following steps to remove the extended-profile airborne contaminant filter:
1. Push down on the slide latches on both sides of the chassis airborne contaminant filter assembly.
2. Rotate the chassis airborne contaminant filter assembly down and remove the hooks from the slots on
the chassis or extended-profile collar. Store the filter assembly for future use.
3. Loosen the four captive screws on the left side of the extended-profile collar.
4. Loosen the four captive screws on the right side of the extended-profile collar.
Figure 8. Removing the low-profile mounting brackets
Figure 9. Removing the filter assembly from the extended-profile collar
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5. Rotate the extended-profile collar down and remove the hooks on the bottom of the extended-profile
collar from the slots on the bottom of the chassis. Store the extended-profile collar for future use.
6. Install the left and right screw-cover bezels that you previously removed and stored.
Figure 10. Removing the extended-profile collar
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Replacing the filter media
The filter is a consumable part. It is not covered under the terms of the warranty. Use the following table
as a guide to help you determine when to replace the filter media in the filter assembly.
Table 1. Suggested inspection and replacement intervals
Environment Visually inspect and clean Replace filter
Low dust, low foot traffic 3 months 6 months
Moderate dust, moderate foot traffic 6 weeks 2 months
Heavy dust, heavy foot traffic 2 weeks 4 weeks
Complete the following steps to replace the airborne contaminant filter media in the low-profile or
extended-profile configuration:
1. Push down on the slide latches on both sides of the filter assembly.
2. Rotate the filter assembly down and remove the hooks from the slots.
3. Turn the blue filter retainer clips to the open position and remove the filter retainer and filter.
4. Discard the old filter and place a new filter on the filter assembly.
5. Place the bottom of the filter retainer behind the alignment features on the bottom of the filter bezel.
6. Rotate the filter retainer onto the filter and close the blue filter retainer clips by rotating them down to
secure the filter retainer to the filter assembly bezel.
Figure 11. Removing the filter
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Figure 12. Installing the filter
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Parts listing - Airborne Contaminant Filter
Replaceable components are available for the IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis Airborne Contaminant
Filter. To check for an updated parts listing on the web, go to http://www.ibm.com/supportport.
Replaceable components consist of consumable parts, structural parts, and field replaceable units (FRUs):
vConsumable part: Purchase and replacement of consumable parts (components, such as batteries and
printer cartridges, that have depletable life) is your responsibility. If IBM acquires or installs a
consumable part at your request, you will be charged for the service.
vStructural part: Purchase and replacement of structural parts (components, such as chassis assembly,
top cover, and bezel) is your responsibility. If IBM acquires or installs a structural component at your
request, you will be charged for the service.
vField replaceable unit (FRU): FRUs must be replaced only by a trained service technician, unless they
are classified as customer replaceable units (CRUs):
–Tier 1 customer replaceable unit (CRU): Replacement of Tier 1 CRUs is your responsibility. If IBM
installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request without a service contract, you will be charged for the
installation.
–Tier 2 customer replaceable unit: You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request IBM to install it,
at no additional charge, under the type of warranty service that is designated for your IBM Flex
System Enterprise Chassis.
Table 2. Consumable parts
Description Option part number FRU part number
Airborne contaminant filter assembly 43W9055 81Y2908
Dust filter replacement pack (4 filters) 43W9057
To order consumable and structural parts, complete the following steps:
1. Go to www.ibm.com.
2. From the Products menu, select Upgrades, accessories & parts.
3. Click Obtain maintenance parts; then, follow the instructions to order the part from the retail store.
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First Edition, April 2012
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