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

Power supply removal and replacement

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Time and items required

The replacement procedure for each power supply takes less than five minutes. A power supply 
unit or filler panel is required for the power supply replacement.

Identifying power supplies

 shows the location and identification of the power supplies.

FIGURE 24

Power supply identification

Removing a power supply

For the following procedure, refer to 

To remove a power supply, complete the following steps.

1. Perform the appropriate following action based on whether the Brocade DCX 8510-4 is 

operating:

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If the Brocade DCX 8510-4 is not operating during the replacement procedure, go to step 
2.

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If the Brocade DCX 8510-4 is operating and will continue to operate during the 
replacement, check the power LEDs to verify that the minimum number of power supplies 
is functioning. See Providing power to the Brocade DCX 8510-4 in the Installation chapter 
of your Hardware Reference Manual to check your power requirements.

2. Turn off the power switch.

3. Unlatch the power cord retainer clip.

4. Remove the power cord.

5. Loosen the thumbscrew.

6. Grasp the handle and pull, sliding the power supply from the chassis and supporting the power 

supply from beneath as you remove it.

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Power supply 1 (PS1)

2

Power supply 2 (PS2))