Installation Manual

154 BigIron RX Installation Guide

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Replacing cooling system components

FIGURE 78 Removing a BigIron RX-16 rear fan assembly

4. Insert the new fan into the fan slot and push the enclosure in until the face plate is flush with

the chassis. Pushing the enclosure in seats the fan connector with the chassis connector.

5. Secure the fan to the chassis by tightening the four captive screws.

6. Access the CLI, and enter the show chassis command to verify that both fans are operating

normally.

Replacing the front fan assembly in the BigIron RX-16

Follow the steps given below to replace a fan.

1. Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground yourself by inserting the plug into the ESD connector

located in the upper right corner of the chassis rear.

2. Using the flathead screwdriver, loosen the four captive screws that secure the fan assembly to

the chassis front.

1 Power connector 3 Captive screws

2 Fan assembly