Appendix F: Maintenance and Field Replacement Fabric and Fan Module (Fabric Module)
Quick Start Guide: 7500N Series Modular Switches 75
Step 2 Unscrew the blank from the power supply slot you are going to populate.
You may want to save the blank for future use as needed. The blank is needed for the switch to operate
normally if a power supply slot is not populated.
F.1.4 Installing AC Power Supply
You must make space for installing the power supply by removing an existing one (Removing AC Power
Supply, Removing DC Power Supply) or removing a blank (Removing Power Supply Blank) from a
power supply slot available on the switch. Perform the following steps to install an AC power supply.
Step 1 Put on a grounded, anti-static ESD strap.
Step 2 Unpack the new power supply.
Step 3 Insert the new power supply into the empty power supply slot.
Step 4 After you insert the power supply, push gently on the power supply until the power supply is
fully seated.
Step 5 Pull up on the handle on the power supply to lock the power supply in place.
Step 6 Connect the power cord to the power supply.
Step 7 Fasten the spring-release clip to the power cord.
Step 8 Connect to the power source.
Step 9 Verify normal operation using the LED indicators for your switch Table A-6 on page 47.
F.1.5 Installing DC Power Supply
You must make space for installing the power supply by removing an existing one (Removing AC Power
Supply, Removing DC Power Supply) or removing a blank (Removing Power Supply Blank) from a
power supply slot available on the switch. Perform the following steps to install a DC power supply.
Step 1 Put on a grounded ESD strap.
Step 2 Unbox the new power supply.
Step 3 Insert the new power supply into the empty power supply slot.
Step 4 After you insert the power supply, push gently on the power supply until the power supply is
fully seated.
Step 5 Pull up on the handle on the power supply to lock the power supply in place.
Step 6 Connect the cables for your power supply as explained in the guide (Section 4.4).
F.2 Fabric and Fan Module (Fabric Module)
Note For NEBS-compliant Service Provider installations, refer to Removing Service Provider 7500N Series
Fan and Safety Guard. Contact your Arista representative if needed.
The fabric and fan modules are hot-swappable. They are accessible from the rear of the switch
(Appendix D). You must take into account that the module you are inserting is compatible with the
switch and the module that you are replacing. Perform the following steps to remove and replace a
fabric and fan module, or a fan-only module, if your switch supports one.
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