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Replacing fan assemblies
4. Insert the new fan assembly into the slot and push the assembly in until the faceplate is flush
5. Secure the fan assembly to the device by tightening the four captive screws.
6. Access the CLI, and enter the show chassis command to verify that both fans are operating
Front fan assembly replacement steps
Perform 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
2. Using the flat-blade screwdriver, loosen the four captive screws that secure the fan assembly
3. Grasp the handle on the fan assembly and pull it toward you as shown in
DANGER
Be careful not to accidently insert your fingers into the fan while removing it. The fan may still be
spinning at a high speed.
FIGURE 234
4. Insert the new fan assembly into the slot and push the assembly in until the faceplate is flush
5. Tighten the four captive screws to secure the fan to the device.
6. Access the CLI, and enter the show chassis command to verify that the fans are operating
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with the device. Pushing the assembly in seats the fan connector with the device connector.
normally.
located on the front of the router.
to the front of the router.
the fan assembly unseats the assembly connector from the router connector.
Replacing a front fan assembly from an MLX or XMR 16-slot router
with the device. Pushing the assembly in seats the fan connector with the device connector.
normally.
Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide
Figure 234. Pulling
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