Brocade Communications Systems Brocade Backbone DCX 8510-4 Manual De Usuario

Blower assembly removal and replacement

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ATTENTION
The Brocade DCX 8510-4 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 

For the following procedure, refer to 

Complete the following steps to remove a blower assembly from the chassis.

1. Before removing a blower assembly, verify that the other blower assemblies are functioning 

correctly. The power LEDs should be steady green.

2. Use the screwdriver to loosen the captive screws at the ends of 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.