To replace the fan module in a switch, do the following:
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Completely loosen the captive retaining screws on
the fan module.
On most switch models, the fan module has two retaining
screws at the bottom corners of the module, as shown in Removing a Fan Module.
On some switch models, the fan module has a single
retaining screw at the top right corner of the module.
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Slide the fan module out of the switch and set it
aside.
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Verify that the airflow direction on the
replacement fan module matches that of the installed fan modules.
Fans with front-to-back airflow are labeled Air Out.
Fans with back-to-front airflow are labeled Air In.
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Carefully slide the replacement fan module into
the switch.
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Align and fully tighten the captive retaining
screws.
Removing a Fan Module
