Installation Guide

264 Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Installation Guide
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Replacing fan assemblies
FIGURE 157 Replacing a rear fan assembly from a MLX or XMR 16-slot router
4. Insert the new fan assembly into the slot and push the assembly in until the faceplate is flush with the device. Pushing the
assembly in seats the fan connector with the device connector.
5. Secure the fan assembly to the device by tightening the four captive screws.
6. Access the CLI, and enter the show chassis command to verify that both fans are operating normally.
Front fan assembly replacement steps
Perform the following steps to replace a fan assembly.
1. Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground yourself by inserting the plug into the ESD connector located on the front of the router.
2. Using the flat-blade screwdriver, loosen the four captive screws that secure the fan assembly to the front of the router.
3. Grasp the handle on the fan assembly and pull it toward you as shown in Figure 158. Pulling the fan assembly unseats the
assembly connector from the router connector.
Be careful not to accidently insert your fingers into the fan while removing it. The fan may still be spinning
at a high speed.