Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide

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Installing a Brocade MLX-16 router
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CAUTION
To avoid overheating of the router, remove one fan assembly at a time, and replace it promptly.
Do not remove all fans from the device at once.
To install the high speed fans, you need the following:
• Two high-speed fan assemblies.
• A small flat-blade screwdriver.
• An ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on the router chassis.
DANGER
For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a 1 megohm series resistor.
Perform these steps to replace standard rear fan assemblies with high-speed rear fan assemblies
in a 16-slot router.
1. Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground yourself by inserting the plug into the ESD connector on
the front of the device.
2. Using the flat-blade screwdriver, loosen the four captive screws that secure each fan assembly
to the device.
3. Remove the standard fan assemblies by inserting your fingers underneath each assembly and
pulling it toward you as shown in Figure 54.
DANGER
Be careful not to insert your fingers into the fan while removing it. The fan may still be spinning at
a high speed.
FIGURE 54 Removing a standard fan assembly from the Brocade MLX-16-slot router

Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series Specifications

General

Brand	Brocade Communications Systems
Model	MLX Series
Category	Network Router
Language	English