How to replace a Fan (Blower assembly) in a Brocade 48000 Fiber Channel Switch/Director

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Update Date:	2013-05-20
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Solution 1514246.1 : How to replace a Fan (Blower assembly) 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 Fan (Blower assembly) 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 Switches.
   TIME ESTIMATE: 5 minutes
   TASK COMPLEXITY: 0

FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR INSTRUCTIONS:
   PROBLEM OVERVIEW: A fan (blower assembly) has failed or is suspected faulty and needs replacement.
   WHAT STATE SHOULD THE SYSTEM BE IN TO BE READY TO PERFORM THE RESOLUTION ACTIVITY?: Before removing a blower assembly, verify that the other blower assemblies are functioning correctly. The power LEDs should be steady green and the attention/fault LEDs should not be lit. To ensure continuous adequate cooling, maintain three operating blower assemblies at all times except for the brief period when replacing a blower assembly.

Identify the Blower Assembly that needs replacement:

As viewed from the Non-Port side of the Director:

Blower Assembly #1 is on the left.
Blower Assembly #2 is in the center.
Blower Assembly #3 is on the right.

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

1. Use the screwdriver to loosen the captive screws at the top and bottom of blower assembly.
2. Support the blower assembly from beneath. Push in the top of the handle; then pull out the lower part of the handle to remove the blower assembly.
3. Orient the blower assembly and slide it into the chassis, pushing firmly to ensure that it is seated.
4. Verify that the power LED displays a green light.
5. Push the top of the handle into the recess.
6. Use the screwdriver or your fingers to tighten the captive screws

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

Verify the Fan (Blower Assembly) LED is steady green, which indicates it is receiving power.

PARTS NOTE: None

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