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3 Installing a Brocade
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When installing
Installing NIBI-16-FAN-EXH-A fan assemblies
NOTE
You can remove and replace fan assemblies and switch fabric modules while the Brocade MLX
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
•A small
•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.
FIGURE 128 High-speed fan assemblies for Brocade MLX 16-slot routers
Perform these steps to replace standard rear fan assemblies with high-speed rear fan assemblies in a 16-slot router.
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