Brocade Communications Systems 53-1002373-02 manual Installing NIBI-16-FAN-EXH-A fan assemblies

3 Installing a Brocade MLX-16 router

This message is displayed at bootup, or when the NI-MLX-1Gx48-T-A module is inserted in the router.

When installing NI-MLX-1Gx48-T-A modules, you must upgrade the software on all installed interface modules and management modules to the appropriate software release. For more information refer to the Multi-Service IronWare Software Release 05.2.00 for Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron Family. For more information on upgrading the software, refer to the Multi-Service IronWare Software Upgrade Guide.

Installing NIBI-16-FAN-EXH-A fan assemblies

NOTE

You can remove and replace fan assemblies and switch fabric modules while the Brocade MLX 16-slot router is powered on and running.

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, as shown in Figure 128.

•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.

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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