F5 Viprion, Platform Manual

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VIPRION Platform Maintenance
Platform Guide: VIPRION
®
5 - 5
Changing the fan tray
The VIPRION platform has a removable fan tray that is designed to
maintain the airflow throughout the chassis. The fans in the fan tray run
constantly while the system is on. Over time, the fans can wear out,
requiring you to replace the fan tray. You can change or replace the fan tray
as part of the routine maintenance of the platform or in the event of a fan
failure.
Replacing the fan tray
You do not need special tools to replace the fan tray. You can perform this
maintenance while the platform is running. You do not need to power down
the platform when replacing the fan tray; however, we highly recommend
that you do not leave the platform operating without a fan tray for longer
than 30 seconds.
WARNING
Operating the platform for longer than 30 seconds without a fan tray can
cause permanent damage to the blades.
To replace the fan tray
1. Standing in front of the platform, locate the fan tray handle.
The fan tray handle is located in the middle of the fan tray, which is
located on the left side of the chassis.
2. Extend the fan tray handle by pressing the top portion of the handle
into the unit.
The handle extends, revealing a ring which you can then use to
extract the fan tray.
3. Remove the fan tray from the unit.
4. Place the new fan tray into the fan tray bay.
5. Push the fan tray into the chassis until it is seated firmly in the fan
tray.
Once seated, the fan tray automatically powers up and begins
circulating air through the chassis.
Note: Use only the fan tray handle to seat the fan tray in the chassis.
Using the edges of the fan tray could result in pinched fingers, as a
fully-seated fan tray is nearly flush with the other chassis
components.