Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series User Manual

Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide 183
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Installing a Brocade MLX-16 router
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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 129.
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 129 Removing a standard fan assembly from the Brocade MLX-16-slot router
4. Insert the high-speed fan assembly into the fan slot and push the assembly in until the
connection plate is flush with the device. Pushing the assembly in seats the fan connector with
the device connector. Refer to Figure 130.
1 Power connector 2 Fan assembly 3 Captive screws

Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series Specifications

General

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