Removal And Replacement Of The Blower Assembly; Time And Items Required; Removing A Blower Assembly - Brocade Communications Systems DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Manual

Removal and replacement of the blower assembly

3. Tighten the thumbscrew.
4. Replace the power cord.
5. Turn on the power switch.
6. Verify that the power LED on the power supply displays a steady green light.

Removal and replacement of the blower assembly

This procedure provides instructions for removing and replacing a blower assembly.
ATTENTION
The Brocade DCX-4S can continue operating during the replacement if the second blower assembly is
operating,To ensure continuous adequate cooling, maintain two operating blower assemblies at all
times except for the brief period when replacing a blower assembly.

Time and items required

The replacement procedure for each blower assembly takes less than 5 minutes. The following items
are required for the blower assembly replacement:
• Replacement blower assembly
• #2 Phillips screwdriver

Removing a blower assembly

1. Before removing a blower assembly, verify that the other blower assembly is functioning correctly.
The power LEDs should be steady green.
2. Use the screwdriver to loosen the captive screws at the left and right of the blower assembly
(
3. Grasp the handle and pull, sliding the blower assembly from the chassis and supporting the blower
assembly from beneath as you remove it.
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