3Com Router 6000 Family
Installation Manual
Chapter 6
Maintaining Hardware
3Com Corporation
6-2
Take these steps to remove a PSU, as shown in Figure 6-1:
Step 1: Remove the power cord connected to the PSU and loosen the two captive screws
fastening the module panel.
Step 2: Hold the handle of the PSU and gently pull it out along the guides.
Caution:
If you do not plan to replace the PSU soon, install a blank filler panel to ensure
adequate ventilation and prevent dust.

6.2.2 Installing a PSU

Step 1: Hold the handle of the PSU, gently push it into the chassis along the guides until it well
touches the power backplane inside the power slot.
Step 2: Fasten the two captive screws in the PSU panel.
Step 3: Check that the power switch on the panel is on.
Step 4: Plug one end of the power cord shipped with the router into the socket on the PSU and
the other end to the power source.
Step 5: Power on the router and check that the RUN LED on the RPU2 is ON.

6.3 Removing/Installing the Fan Module

The fan module is hot swappable and hold in a vertical slot on the right side of the chassis.

6.3.1 Removing the Fan Module

Figure 6-2 Remove the fan module
Step 1: Loosen the two captive screws on the fan module.
Step 2: Hold the handle on the fan module with one hand and its bottom with the other
hand. Pull part of the fan module out.