Figure 29: Fan Module Latches - Mellanox Technologies SX1012 User Manual

2.10.1.2 Fan
The system can operate indefinitely with less than a full compliment of fans in the fan modules,
so long as the ambient temperature is below 45° Celsius.
Operation without a fan unit should not exceed two minutes.
During fan hot-swap, if the LED indicator is OFF, the fan unit is disconnected.
Make sure that the fans have the air flow that matches the model number. An air flow
opposite to the system design will cause the system to operate at a higher (less than
optimal) temperature.
For power supply unit air flow direction, refer to Section 2.2 on page 18
 To extract a fan unit:
For a fan unit composed of two fans: using two fingers, push both latch releases towards
Step 1.
each other simultaneously while pulling the fan module out of the system. As the fan
unseats, the Fan Status LED will turn off.
For a single fan unit: grasping the handle with your right hand, push the latch release with
your thumb while pulling the handle outward. As the fan unit unseats, the fan unit status
LEDs will turn off.
Remove the fan unit.
Step 2.
 To insert a fan unit:
Make sure the mating connector of the new unit is free of any dirt and/or obstacles.
Step 1.
Insert the fan unit by sliding it into the opening until slight resistance is felt. Continue press-
Step 2.
ing the fan unit until it seats completely
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Figure 29: Fan Module Latches

Push Here
These two latches must be pushed towards each other at the
same time while the module is pulled out.
The green Fan Status LED should light. If not, extract the fan unit and reinsert it. After
two unsuccessful attempts to install the fan unit, power off the
ing any system debug.
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system
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