Chassis and Power Supplies Mounting the Switch
OmniSwitch 6860 Hardware Users Guide May 2014 page 3-23
Blank Cover Panels
Blank cover panels are provided with your switch and are used to cover empty slots. These cover panels
play an important role in chassis airflow and temperature management. If your switch is not fully
populated and blank cover panels are not installed over empty slot locations, airflow is adversely affected.
When blank cover panels are missing, air does not take the direct route from the air intake vents. As a
result, normal airflow is disrupted and an extra task is placed on the power supply fans to cool the chassis.
Cover panels also provide protection for module processor boards and other sensitive internal switch
components by closing off a chassis that is not fully populated.
Note. Because they regulate airflow and help protect internal chassis components, blank cover panels
should be installed over empty module slots and power supply bays at all times.
Installing Blank Cover Panels
1 When installing blank cover panels over power supply slots, orient the cover panels with the arrows
pointing up.
2 Insert the blank cover panel in the empty chassis slot and secure using attachment screws (provided).
Face arrow up
when installing.
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