Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8300 Series Secure Routers

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Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8300 Series Secure Routers

Replace a fan tray for Cisco 8300 Series Secure Routers

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Describes fan tray replacement, outlining preparatory steps, important considerations before removal, and task-based instructions for safely replacing the fan tray in the chassis.


In the Cisco 8300 Series Secure Routers, we have fan trays that are field replaceable units (FRUs). The fan tray includes all the fans in one assembly. If a fan fails, replace the tray using a #1 Phillips screwdriver.


Before replacing a fan tray

Read the safety precautions below and have the required tools available before replacing a fan tray:


Remove the Fan Tray from a C8375-E-G2

The C8375-E-G2 supports forward air flow (standard version).

To replace the fan tray, perform these steps:

Procedure

1.

Power off the device

2.

Remove all cables from the chassis

3.

Remove unit from the equipment rack if it is installed in a rack

4.

Remove the top cover

5.

Remove the three screws from the fantray

6.

Disconnect fan cables from the motherboard

7.

Remove the fan tray

Note

The estimated time for replacing the fan tray on C8375-E-G2 by a skilled technician within 60 Minutes.

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Fan tray

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Install the Fan Tray into a C8375-E-G2

The C8375-E-G2 supports forward air flow (standard version).

To replace the fan tray, perform these steps:

Procedure

1.

Install the fan tray

2.

Install the three fan tray mounting screws

3.

Connect the fan cables to the motherboard

4.

Install the top cover

5.

If appropriate, re-install the unit back in an equipment rack

6.

Reinstall all cables from the chassis

7.

Power on the unit

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Fan tray

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