Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series Hardware Installation Manual page 293

CAUTION
To avoid overheating of the router, remove one fan assembly at a time, and replace it promptly.
Wait for the LED on the fan assembly being replaced to turn green before replacing another fan
assembly. Do not remove all fans from the device at once.
Before replacing a fan assembly, have the following items available:
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DANGER
For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a 1 megohm series resistor.
Use the following steps to replace a fan assembly.
1. Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground yourself by inserting the plug into the ESD connector on
2. Using the screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the fan assembly faceplate to the rear of
3. Remove the fan assembly by grasping the handle on the faceplate and pulling the assembly
DANGER
The 32-slot router fan assembly is heavy and will be off-balance as you remove it. Use both
hands on the handle.
DANGER
Be careful not to insert your fingers into the fan while removing it from the device. The fan may
still be spinning at a high speed.
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A new fan assembly, which you can order from Brocade
A small flat-blade screwdriver
An ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on the front of the device.
the router.
the router.
toward you as shown in Figure
the device.
32-slot router fan assemblies
157. Pulling the fan assembly unseats the fan connector from
Replacing fan assemblies
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