Brocade VDX 8770-8 Hardware Reference Manual - Manual (Page 96)

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Fan removal and replacement
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Fan removal and replacement
Use this procedure to remove and replace a fan.
NOTE
The Brocade VDX 8770-8 can continue operating during the fan replacement
Time and items required
The replacement procedure for each fan takes less than 5 minutes. The following items are
required for the fan replacement:
• Replacement fan
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
Removing a fan
For the following procedure refer to Figure 25 .
Complete the following steps to remove a fan from the chassis.
1. Before removing a fan, verify that the other fans are functioning properly. The power LEDs
should be steady green.
NOTE
Be careful not to insert your fingers into the fan while removing it from the device. The fan may
still be spinning at high speed.
2. Use the screwdriver to loosen the four captive screws at the top and bottom of the fan.
3. Grasp the handle and pull, sliding the fan from the chassis and supporting the fan from
beneath as you remove it.