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Fan Location ....................... 9 Figure 5 Fan Bottom Side Screw Locations ................10 Figure 6 Fan Top Side Screw Locations ................. 10 Figure 7 Main Board Removal ....................11 Figure 8 Main Board Screws ....................12 Mellanox Technologies Confidential 3 of 12...
Intended Audience This manual is intended for technicians who dismantle the switch systems as a reference for WEEE recyclers. Mellanox Technologies emphasizes the importance of carefully following all procedures described in this guide to prevent personal injury. Switch OPNs This document is valid for all of the switch OPNs listed in Table 2.
Mellanox Technologies is committed, therefore, to meeting the requirements of the European Union’s WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment) directive.
The pictures displayed in the following pages provide visual guidance explaining how to remove the modules from the mechanical base. Cover Unscrew the rear-side screws, and slide the cover to the back for opening it. Mellanox Technologies Confidential 6 of 12...
Remove the Cover Extracting the Power Supply Unit The power supply unit is located on the rear side of the switch unit. Disassemble the 4 screws attaching the Power Supply to its mechanical base. Mellanox Technologies Confidential 7 of 12...
Dismantling Guide Rev. 1.0 Figure 2 PSU Location Figure 3 PSU Screw Locations Power Supply Schema Screws for disassembling the PS from the base Mellanox Technologies Confidential 8 of 12...
The Fan unit is located in the middle of the system. Figure 4 Fan Location 1. Disconnect the harnesses from the fan unit to the board. 2. Disassemble the 3 screws attaching the Fan wall to the bottom of the mechanical enclosure base. Mellanox Technologies Confidential 9 of 12...
3. Disassemble the 2 screws attaching the Fan wall to the sides of the mechanical base. Figure 6 Fan Top Side Screw Locations 4. Remove the fan unit. 5. Disconnect harness tie downs and remove harnesses from the base. Mellanox Technologies Confidential 10 of 12...
Dismantling Guide Rev. 1.0 Extracting the Board 1. Unscrew the heat-sink screws to remove the heat-sink. 2. Unscrew the Philips screws and remove spacers to remove the main board. Figure 7 Main Board Removal Mellanox Technologies Confidential 11 of 12...