Dell B-DCX-4s User guide

Brand: Dell

Model: B-DCX-4s

Type: User guide

This manual is also suitable for

PowerConnect B-DCX-4s

Dell B-DCX-4s is a powerful and versatile networking device designed to provide high-speed connectivity and reliable performance for demanding business environments. With its advanced features, the Dell B-DCX-4s offers:

Enhanced Cooling: Equipped with multiple blower assemblies, the Dell B-DCX-4s ensures continuous and efficient cooling, allowing for uninterrupted operation even in challenging thermal conditions.
Robust Connectivity: The device provides a range of connectivity options, including multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports, enabling flexible network configurations and supporting high-bandwidth applications.

Enhanced Cooling: Equipped with multiple blower assemblies, the Dell B-DCX-4s ensures continuous and efficient cooling, allowing for uninterrupted operation even in challenging thermal conditions.
Robust Connectivity: The device provides a range of connectivity options, including multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports, enabling flexible network configurations and supporting high-bandwidth applications.

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Blower Assembly

Replacement Procedure

Supporting PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone and PowerConnect B-DCX

Backbone

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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

NOTE

A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

CAUTION

See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with your system. For additional regulatory

information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at the following location:

www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION

A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.

DANGER

A DANGER indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.

Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, Dell

OpenManage and the YOURS IS HERE

logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation

in the U.S. and other countries; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, MS-DOS and Windows Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks

of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products.

Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

Regulatory Model Codes: Brocade DCX-4S, Brocade DCX

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In this guide

•Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

•Time and items required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

•Removing a blower assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

•Replacing a blower assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Introduction

This document provides instructions for replacing a blower assembly in the PowerConnect B-DCX4S and the

PowerConnect B-DCX chassis.

ATTENTION

To ensure continuous adequate cooling for the PowerConnect B-DCX, maintain three operating blower assemblies at

all times except for the brief period when replacing a blower assembly.

The PowerConnect B-DCX4S can continue operating during the replacement if the second blower assembly is

operating.

Time and items required

The replacement procedure for each blower assembly takes less than 5 minutes. The following items are required

for the blower assembly replacement:

• Replacement blower assembly

• Phillips #2 screwdriver

Removing a blower assembly

1. Before removing a blower assembly, verify that the other blower assemblies are functioning correctly. The power

LEDs should be steady green.

2. Use the screwdriver to loosen the captive screws for the blower assembly (Figure 1 or Figure 2.) On the DCX the

screws are at the top and bottom of the assembly and on the DCX-4S they are on the left and right.

3. Support the blower assembly from beneath. Use the handle to remove the blower assembly.

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FIGURE 1 DCX blower assembly

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FIGURE 2 DCX-4S blower assembly

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Replacing a blower assembly

To replace a blower assembly

1. Orient the blower assembly and slide it into the chassis, pushing firmly to ensure that it is seated.

2. Verify that the power LED displays a green light.

3. Use the screwdriver or your fingers to tighten the captive screws.

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Dell B-DCX-4s User guide

Brand: Dell

Model: B-DCX-4s

Type: User guide

This manual is also suitable for

PowerConnect B-DCX-4s

Enhanced Cooling: Equipped with multiple blower assemblies, the Dell B-DCX-4s ensures continuous and efficient cooling, allowing for uninterrupted operation even in challenging thermal conditions.
Robust Connectivity: The device provides a range of connectivity options, including multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports, enabling flexible network configurations and supporting high-bandwidth applications.

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