
EK-DGBGZ-IN. A01
DIGITAL GIGAswitch/Ethernet System
Replacing the Fan Tray
Introduction
This document de scrib es how to replac e the fa n tray a ssemb ly in the GIGAswitc h/Eth ernet sys tem , and ch eck that
its fans are operational. All fans in the fan tray must be operational to ensur e proper cooling in the system. For
inform tion about checking the system’s temperature, refer to the DIGITAL GIGAswitch/Ethernet System
Installation and Operation Guide.
Installation Proce du re
All GIGAswitch/Eth ernet modul es are hot swappa ble. You do not ne ed to shut down the sw itch when chang ing the
fan tray. To install a fan tray into the switch chassis, complete the following steps:
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Carefully remove the fan tray assembly from its packaging.
Loos en th e bl ac k c ap t iv e screws on th e cur r e nt ly in s t al l ed fa n tr a y, then re m ov e the fan tr ay
assembly from the sy stem.
Insert the new fan tray into the syste m as shown bel ow:
Make sure that the fan tray is seated firmly, with the captive screws tightened.
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Verifying the Installation
To verify the installation, complete the following steps:
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Launch th e w eb ag en t. (Refer to th e DIGITAL GIGAswitch/Ethernet System Installation and
Operation Guide or Quick Start for details on using the web agent.)
From the menu on the left side of th e web browser, select Cooling System. The display lists the
newly added fan’s status as “Operational.”
For More Information
Refer to the DIGITAL GIGAswitch/Ethernet System Installation and Operation Guide for safety, product
specification, and regulatory compliance information. The guide is available in online format on the DIGITAL
GIGAswitch/Ethe rnet System Information Library CD. This information is also availabl e on the DIGITAL
Network Products Home Page on the World Wide Web at:
North America: http://www.networks.digital.com
Europe: http://www.networks.europe.digital.com
Asia Pacific: http://www.networks.digital.com.au
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