Replace a Fan Module

Pre-Installation Requirements

You need a 1/4-inch flat-blade screwdriver to replace a fan module.

Caution

Be sure to finish the replacement procedure promptly. The switch could overheat if left without cooling for an extended period.

Remove a Fan Module

Use the following instructions to remove a fan module.

1. Push the latching tab toward the fan module handle and pull outward on the handle to disengage the fan module internal connectors, as shown in .

   

   Removing a Fan Module

   

2. Carefully slide the fan module the rest of the way out of the switch.
   

   Note

   If you are not installing a replacement fan module, install a cover over the unoccupied fan module slot. Unoccupied slots must always be covered to maintain proper system ventilation.

Install a Fan Module

Use the following instructions to install a fan module.

1. Verify that the airflow direction on the replacement fan module matches that of the installed fan modules.

   Fan modules labeled Air Out provide front-to-back airflow.

2. Carefully slide the replacement fan module all the way into the fan module slot, as shown in .

   

   Installing a Fan Module

   

3. Push the fan module in until the latch snaps into place.
   

   Caution

   Do not slam the fan module into the switch.