11 Replacing BlackDiamond 8800 Series Chassis

Components

This chapter provides instructions for replacing components in the BlackDiamond 8800 series switches and includes the following sections:

Replacing the Fan Tray on page 137

Replacing the PSU/Fan Controller on page 140

This chapter describes how to remove and replace a fan tray or a PSU/fan controller in the following BlackDiamond switches:

BlackDiamond 8810 switch

BlackDiamond 8806 switch

Replacing the Fan Tray

The BlackDiamond 12804 switch has one fan tray that is accessible from the front of the switch.

NOTE

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.

Pre-Installation Requirements

You need the following tools and equipment to remove and replace a fan tray in a BlackDiamond 8800 series switch:

ESD-preventive wrist strap

#2 Phillips screwdriver

Replacement BlackDiamond 8800 series fan tray

Removing the Fan Tray

To remove a fan tray from the BlackDiamond 8800 series switch:

1Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap to your bare wrist and connect the metal end to the ground receptacle on the top left corner of the switch chassis.

2Locate the captive screws at the top and bottom of the fan tray.

3Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, loosen each captive screw (see Figure 91 and Figure 92).

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8800 Series specifications

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