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Note For complete environmental specifications, including airflow requirements, refer to Appendix A, "Specifications," in the Catalyst 4500 Series Installation Guide. The guide is available online at http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/lan/cat4000/hw_doc/4500inst/index.htm |
The system fan assembly provides cooling air for the internal chassis components. The fan assembly is a tray of fans that you can insert and remove from the chassis while the system is on line. The Catalyst 4503 fan assembly has two fans, the Catalyst 4506 fan assembly has four fans, and the Catalyst 4507R fan assembly has six fans. The fans draw in fresh air from one side and exhaust air on the other side. Catalyst 4503 airflow is shown in Figure 1. Catalyst 4506 airflow is shown in Figure 2. Catalyst 4507R airflow is shown in Figure 3.
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Caution You must install module filler plates on unused switching module slots to ensure proper airflow. |
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Caution Removing and replacing fan trays produced between September 2002 and November 2002 might require rebooting the switch in a Catalyst 4506 switch with a Supervisor Engine III or Supervisor Engine IV and in a Catalyst 4507R switch with Supervisor Engine IV. Starting in December 2002, Cisco added a white strip on the bottom of the fan tray label to identify improved fan trays that do not have this limitation. |
This section describes how to remove and install the chassis fan assembly for the Catalyst 4500 series switches. See Figure 4 for the Catalyst 4503 system fan assembly, Figure 5 for the Catalyst 4506 system fan assembly, and Figure 6 for the Catalyst 4507R system fan assemblies.
You will need a Phillips screwdriver for the following two procedures.
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Caution When changing fan assemblies, try to keep changeover times to under a minute. Never operate the system for an extended period if the fan assembly is removed or if it is not functioning properly. An overtemperature condition can cause severe equipment damage or an unscheduled system shutdown. |
Follow these steps to remove the existing chassis fan assembly:
Step 2 Grasp the fan assembly with both hands and pull it outward; wiggle it if necessary to unseat it from the backplane. Slide it out of the chassis and put it someplace where it will not be dropped or stepped on.
Follow these steps to install the new fan assembly:
Step 2 Place the fan assembly into the fan assembly bay so it rests on the chassis, and then lift the fan assembly up slightly, aligning the top and bottom guides.
Step 3 Slide the fan assembly into the chassis until the two captive installation screws make contact with the chassis.
Step 4 Using a screwdriver, tighten the two captive installation screws by turning them clockwise.
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Note To check the operation of the fans, you need to power up the chassis. |
Follow these steps to verify that the new fan assembly was installed correctly:
Step 2 If after several attempts the fans do not operate, or if you experience trouble with the installation (for instance, if the captive installation screws do not align with the chassis holes), contact the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) for assistance.
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