To replace the fan module in a switch, do the following.
1 Gently pull the tab (labeled Air Out or Air In) on the end of the fan module.
The fan module is held in place by spring clips. As you pull, the clips will disenagage and the fan will
stop.
2 Slide the fan module out of the switch and set it aside.
3 Verify that the airflow direction on the replacement fan module matches that of the installed fan
modules.
Fans with front-to-back airflow have red tabs and are labeled Air Out.
Fans with back-to-front airflow have blue tabs and are labeled Air In.
4 Carefully slide the replacement fan module into the switch.
Push until the fan module snaps into place. The fan will automatically start to operate.
Remove the Switch from the Rack
To remove or reposition a switch after you have mounted it in a rack, follow these steps.
These procedures assume that you have attached the switch to the rack as described in
1 Disconnect the switch from its power source or sources.
2 Remove all cables and transceivers.
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