How to replace a Power Supply in a Brocade 48000 Fiber Channel Switch/Director

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Update Date:	2013-10-17
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Solution 1513508.1 : How to replace a Power Supply in a Brocade 48000 Fiber Channel Switch/Director

Applies to:

Brocade 48000 Director - Version All Versions to All Versions [Release All Releases]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

How to replace a Power Supply in a Brocade 48000 Fiber Channel Switch/Director

Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS
WHAT SKILLS DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED?: Field Engineer/Administrator will want to be familiar with Brocade Director Switches.
TIME ESTIMATE: 5 minutes

NOTE: The replacement procedure for each power supply takes less than 5 minutes.

   TASK COMPLEXITY: 0

FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR INSTRUCTIONS:
   PROBLEM OVERVIEW: A power supply has failed or is suspected faulty and needs replacement.
   WHAT STATE SHOULD THE SYSTEM BE IN TO BE READY TO PERFORM THE RESOLUTION ACTIVITY?:

Identify the power supply that requires replacement:

All power supplies are on the right side when viewing the switch from the port side of the director switch.

• Power supply #1 is on the bottom.
• Power supply #2 is second from the bottom.
• Power supply #3 is second from the top.
• Power supply #4 is on the top.

WHAT ACTION DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED TO TAKE?:

1. Remove the chassis door
2. Perform the appropriate following action based on whether the director is operating:

• If the director is not operating during the replacement procedure, skip to step 3.
• If the director is operating and will to continue to operate during the replacement, check the power LEDs to verify that the minimum number of power supplies is functioning. A fully populated director requires a minimum of one power supply slot at all times to ensure
power to the director. (The director can continue operating during the replacement if at least one power supply continues operating. To protect against AC failure on the director, Brocade recommends a minimum of two power supplies.)

3. Push the locking tab toward the power supply and pull the handle out and down.
4. Support the power supply from beneath. Use the handle to remove the power supply out of the chassis.
6. Orient the power supply with the handle toward the front of the chassis and the LEDs on the left.
7. Unlock the handle by pressing the locking tab.
8. Insert the power supply into the slot and push the handle up. Verify that the power supply is seated by gently pulling on the handle.

OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE
WHAT ACTION DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED TO TAKE TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO AN OPERATIONAL STATE?:

Verify that the power LED on the power supply displays a steady green light. If it does not, ensure that both AC power connector cables are plugged

PARTS NOTE: None

REFERENCE INFORMATION: https://support.oracle.com/handbook_partner/STK/48000/48000.html

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