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38 Brocade VDX 6720 Hardware Reference Manual
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Replacing a power supply FRU in a Brocade VDX 6720-60
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You need the following items to replace a power supply in a Brocade VDX 6720-60:
• A new power supply (must have the same part number and the same airflow label as the power
supply being replaced; refer to Figure 4 on page 6 for the location of the airflow label)
• A #1 Phillips screwdriver
Replacing a power supply
Complete the following steps to replace a power supply in a Brocade VDX 6720-60.
1. To leave the Brocade VDX 6720-60 in service while replacing a power supply, verify that the
other power supply (the one not being replaced) has been powered on for at least four seconds
and has a steady green status LED.
2. Ensure that the replacement power supply has the same part number and airflow label as the
power supply being replaced.
3. Unplug the power cord from the power supply that is being replaced.
4. Using the Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the two captive screws on the power supply.
5. Remove the power supply from the chassis by pulling the handle on the power supply out and
away from the chassis.
6. Install the new power supply in the chassis:
a. Orient the power supply with the status LED on the left, as shown in Figure 17.
CAUTION
Do not force the installation. If the power supply does not slide in easily, ensure that the power
supply is correctly oriented before continuing.
b. Gently push the power supply into the chassis until it is firmly seated.
c. Secure the power supply to the chassis by tightening the two captive screws using the
Phillips screwdriver.