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Installing the Fan Tray

Guidelines for Removing and Installing a Fan Tray, on page 1

Removing a Fan Tray, on page 1

Installing a Fan Tray, on page 8

Verifying Fan Tray Installation, on page 11

Guidelines for Removing and Installing a Fan Tray

Before removing or installing a fan tray ensure you read and follow the guidelines and safety warnings listed
here.

When removing the fan tray, keep your hands and fingers away from the spinning fan blades. Let the fan
blades completely stop before you remove the fan tray.

Statement 258

Warning

Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.

Statement

1030

Warning

No user-serviceable parts inside. Do not open.

Statement 1073

Warning

Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.

Statement 1074

Warning

Removing a Fan Tray

The following sections explain the steps to remove a fan tray in a Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series switches.

Installing the Fan Tray

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Summary of Contents for Catalyst 9600 Series

Page 1: ...our hands and fingers away from the spinning fan blades Let the fan blades completely stop before you remove the fan tray Statement 258 Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install replace or service this equipment Statement 1030 Warning No user serviceable parts inside Do not open Statement 1073 Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national...

Page 2: ...y including the connector is removed Removal and replacement from the front is suited to situations where access to the rear of the system is restricted For instance where the installation is in a closet Removal and replacement from the rear is suited to situations where input and output cables are routed across the front panel limiting access to the front panel of the fan tray Follow the correspo...

Page 3: ...n Ensure that you have the following tools and accessories available Phillips head screwdriver Anti static mat Procedure Step 1 Keep the replacement fan tray ready for installation When you remove and replace the fan tray in a system that is powered on there is a time constraint The system can safely run without a fan tray only for 2 minutes So it is important to complete this first step and its s...

Page 4: ... installed from the front The connector can be scrapped or stored for future use c Place the replacement fan tray on an anti static mat and within arm s reach Step 2 Proceed with removing the fan tray from the chassis Loosen the two captive installation screws on the front panel of the fan tray the side with the fan STATUS LED Installing the Fan Tray 4 Installing the Fan Tray Removing the Fan Tray...

Page 5: ...other hand underneath to support the bottom of the fan tray and then remove the fan tray completely Only the fan tray is removed from the chassis excluding the connector What to do next Set the removed fan tray aside and proceed with installing the replacement or spare fan tray Removing the Fan Tray from the Rear of the Chassis When you remove the fan tray from the rear the fan tray assembly is re...

Page 6: ...nt fan tray ready by removing it from the shipping packaging Place it on an anti static mat and within arm s reach Do not detach the connector module When you remove and replace the fan tray in a system that is powered on there is a time constraint The system can safely run without a fan tray only for 2 minutes So it is important to complete this first step before you remove the fan tray from the ...

Page 7: ...the connector 1 Step 2 Proceed with removing the fan tray from the chassis Loosen the two captive installation screws on the rear panel of the fan tray Installing the Fan Tray 7 Installing the Fan Tray Removing the Fan Tray from the Rear of the Chassis ...

Page 8: ...tep 4 Wait for the fan blades to stop spinning place your other hand underneath to support the bottom of the fan tray and then remove the fan tray assembly completely What to do next Set the removed fan tray aside and proceed with installing the replacement or spare fan tray Installing a Fan Tray The following sections provide information about installing a fan tray in Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series s...

Page 9: ...o the right Step 2 Place the fan tray into the fan tray slot so it rests on the chassis and then lift the fan tray up slightly aligning the top and bottom guides Figure 5 Inserting the Fan Tray from the Front of the Chassis Fan tray without the connector 2 Front side of the fan tray 1 Step 3 Slide the fan tray into the chassis until the two captive installation screws make contact with the chassis...

Page 10: ...hat you have the following tools and accessories available Phillips head screwdriver Anti static mat Procedure Step 1 On the replacement fan tray assembly ensure that the two screws securing the fantray to the connector on the side with the fan STATUS LEDs are tight Be careful not to overtighten the screws Step 2 Hold the fan tray assembly such that the side with the STATUS LED is inserted first F...

Page 11: ... fan tray is installed correctly and is operating properly follow these steps Before you begin To check the operation of the fans you should have powered up the chassis Procedure Step 1 Listen for the fans you should immediately hear them operating If you do not hear them ensure a That the fan tray is inserted completely in the chassis b That the faceplate is flush with the chassis panel c That th...

Page 12: ...Installing the Fan Tray 12 Installing the Fan Tray Verifying Fan Tray Installation ...

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