Dcx4s-Blower Replacement

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Removal and replacement of the blower assembly

Removal and replacement of the blower assembly


This procedure provides instructions for removing and replacing a blower assembly.

ATTENTION
The Brocade DCX-4S can continue operating during the replacement if the second blower assembly is operating,To ensure
continuous adequate cooling, maintain two operating blower assemblies at all times except for the brief period when replacing a
blower assembly.

Time and items required


The replacement procedure for each blower assembly takes less than 5 minutes. The following items are required for the blower
assembly replacement:
• Replacement blower assembly
• #2 Phillips screwdriver

Removing a blower assembly


1. Before removing a blower assembly, verify that the other blower assembly is functioning correctly. The power LEDs should be
steady green.
2. Use the screwdriver to loosen the captive screws at the left and right of the blower assembly ( Figure 51) .

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WWN card removal and replacement

3. Grasp the handle and pull, sliding the blower assembly from the chassis and supporting the blower assembly from beneath as
you remove it.

FIGURE 51 Removal and replacement of the blower assembly

Replacing a blower assembly


1. Orient the blower assembly and slide it into the chassis, pushing firmly to ensure that it is seated.
2. Verify that the power LED displays a green light.
3. Use the screwdriver or your fingers to tighten the captive screws.

WWN card removal and replacement


There are two WWN cards located beneath the WWN bezel (logo plate). As you are facing the bezel on the non-port-side of the chassis,
WWN 1 is located on the left side, and WWN 2 is on the right. Before replacing cards, refererence RASlog messages and use the WWN
Recovery Tool (wwnrecover) as directed in the following sections to recover WWN cards. The tool will direct you to contact customer
support if recovery fails. In these cases, Brocade Support will determine whether one or both WWN cards need replaced and will request
the partner or OEM to send WWN cards from FRU inventory to the nearest Brocade Support office to be reprogrammed.

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