Replace A Fan Tray For Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Platforms; Before Replacing A Fan Tray; Replace A Fan Tray In A C8300-2N2S-4T2X|6T - Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Replace a Fan Tray for Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Platforms

After the insertion, resets are needed for the switch modules in the router for the PoE supply to
work properly.
If there are two PoE supplies, the power supplies can operate in a boost mode or redundant mode. In
a boost mode, the total power supplied is a sum of the two power supplies capacity. In a redundant
mode, if one of the PoE supply fails, the other PoE will supply power.
Replace a Fan Tray for Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Platforms
In the Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Platforms, 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:

Replace a Fan Tray in a C8300-2N2S-4T2X|6T

The C8300-2N2S-4T2X|6T supports forward air flow (standard version).
To replace the fan tray, complete the following steps:
Note
Step 1
Loosen the three captive fan tray screws.
Step 2 Pull the fan tray out.
Step 3
Insert the replacement fan tray and tighten the three captive screws.
Figure 65: Fan Tray of a C8300-2N2S-4T2X|6T
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If you are hot-swapping the fan tray, it is recommended to complete the operation within two minutes
to ensure that the device remains within operating temperature.
Install Internal Components and Field Replaceable Units
Fan tray