Brocade Communications Systems NetIron MLXe Series Hardware Installation Manual page 266

Replacing fan assemblies
Removing a fan assembly from the chassis
To remove a fan assembly from the chassis that is receiving power, complete the following steps:
1. Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground yourself by inserting the plug into the ESD connector on the router.
2. Depending on your router model (Brocade MLX-32 or Brocade MLXe-32) use the appropriate screwdriver to remove the
screws that secure the fan assembly faceplate to the rear of the router.
DANGER
The Brocade NetIron MLX Series 32 fan assembly is heavy and will be off-balance as you remove it. Use both
hands on the handle.
DANGER
Be careful not to accidently insert your fingers into the fan tray while removing it from the chassis. The fan may
still be spinning at a high speed.
CAUTION
Removal of Brocade NetIron MLXe Series 32 rear fan modules allows access to bus bars and backplane. Avoid
contact with these parts. There are hazardous energy levels at these locations.
3. Remove the fan assembly by grasping the handle on the faceplate and pulling the fan assembly toward you. Pulling the fan
assembly unseats the fan connector from the router.
Attaching the upward deflector
The upward deflector is placed between the fan assembly handle and the fan assembly faceplate. To install the upward deflector to each
fan assembly, complete the following steps:
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the fan assembly faceplate by removing the three screws from each side of the fan
assembly. Refer to
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Replacing the fan tray assembly in 4-slot and 8-slot routers on page 259.
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