Extreme Networks Consolidated ExtremeXOS Hardware Installation Guide
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16 Replacing a BlackDiamond 12804 or 8800
Series Fan Tray
This chapter describes how to remove and replace a fan tray in the following BlackDiamond switches:
● BlackDiamond 8810 switch
● BlackDiamond 8806 switch
● BlackDiamond 12804 switch
This chapter includes the following sections:
● Pre-Installation Requirements on page 217
● Removing the Fan Tray on page 217
● Installing the BlackDiamond 8810 Spare Fan Tray on page 219
Pre-Installation Requirements
You need the following tools and equipment to remove and replace a fan tray in a BlackDiamond 12804
or 8800 series switch:
● ESD-preventive wrist strap
● #2 Phillips screwdriver
● BlackDiamond spare fan tray
To avoid long periods of operation without forced air cooling, make sure you have the replacement fan tray ready
before you start the replacement procedure.
Removing the Fan Tray
To remove a fan tray from the BlackDiamond 12804 or 8800 series switch:
1 Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and connect the metal end to the ground
receptacle on the top-left corner of the switch chassis.
2 Locate the captive screws at the top and bottom of the fan tray.
3 Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, turn each captive screw counter-clockwise to loosen the screws as
shown in Figure 143 and Figure 144.