Follow these clearance requirements:
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Allow at least 6 in. (15.2 cm) of clearance on the side between devices that have fans
or blowers installed. Allow 2.8 in. (7 cm) between the side of the chassis and any
non-heat-producing surface such asa wall. For the cooling system to function properly,
the airflow around the chassis must be unrestricted.
Figure 13 on page 51 shows airflow in a front-to-back airflow model.
Figure 13: Front-to-Back Airflow Through the EX3300 Switch Chassis
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Chassis rear
Chassis front
Fan
Fan
Air intake
Fan air
exhaust
Air intake
Air exhaust
Figure 14 on page 52 shows airflow through a back-to-front airflow model.
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Chapter 5: Mounting and Clearance Requirements