158 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Replacing cooling system components66. Access the CLI, and enter the show chassis command to verify that the fans are operatingnormally.Replacing the air filters in a BigIron RX Series switchBrocade recommends replacing the air filters in BigIron RX Series switches quarterly. Replacing thefilters regularly prevents the accumulation of dust on module components.You can replace the air filters while the BigIron RX Series chassis is powered and running. Toperform this task, you need the following:• A small Allen wrench• Replacement air filters, which you can order from BrocadeProcedures for replacing the air filters are described in the following sections:• “Replacing the air filters in the BigIron RX-32”• “Replacing the air filter in the BigIron RX-16”• “Replacing the air filter in the BigIron RX-4 or BigIron RX-8”Replacing the air filters in the BigIron RX-32The two air filters in the BigIron RX-32 chassis are located between the upper and lower cardcages. Follow the steps given below to replace the filters.NOTEThe air filter for the BigIron RX-32 chassis is marked with a directional arrow to indicate properalignment for the direction of airflow in the chassis. The upper filter should be inserted with thearrow pointing up, and the lower filter should be inserted with the arrow pointing down
