Blower assembly removal and replacement, Time and items required, Removing a blower assembly – Brocade DCX 8510-4 Backbone Hardware Reference Manual User Manual

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4. Replace the power cord.
5. Latch the power cord retainer clip.
6. Turn on the power switch.
7. Verify that the power LED on the power supply displays a steady green light.

Blower assembly removal and replacement

Use this procedure to remove and replace a blower assembly.

NOTE

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

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 the 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.

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