Chapter 2
Preparing for Installation
Chassis Fan Trays
The chassis fan assembly provides cooling air for the supervisor engine and the switching modules.
Table 2-1
trays.
switches. If an individual fan within the assembly fails, the FAN STATUS LED turns red. Individual fans
within a fan tray assembly cannot be replaced; you must replace the entire fan tray assembly. To replace
a fan tray assembly, see the
Refer to your software configuration guide for information on environmental monitoring.
Table 2-1
Chassis Model
Catalyst 6503
Catalyst 6503-E
Catalyst 6504-E
Catalyst 6506
Catalyst 6506-E
Catalyst 6509
Catalyst 6509-E
Catalyst 6509-NEB
Catalyst 6509-NEB-A
Catalyst 6509-V-E
Catalyst 6513
Catalyst 6513-E
1. Optional high-speed fan tray is part of the WS-6509-NEB-UPGRD kit. For systems operating with DC-input power
OL-5781-08
lists the Catalyst 6500 series switch chassis along with the supported and unsupported fan
Table 2-2
lists the chassis air flow architecture and requirements for the Catalyst 6500 series
"Removing and Installing the Fan Tray" section on page
Catalyst 6500 Series Chassis Fan Tray Support
Supported Fan Trays
FAN-MOD-3
FAN-MOD-3HS (high speed)
WS-C6503-E-FAN
FAN-MOD-4HS (high speed)
WS-C6K-6SLOT-FAN
WS-C6K-6SLOT-FAN2 (high
speed)
WS-6506-E-FAN (high speed)
WS-C6K-9SLOT-FAN
WS-C6K-9SLOT-FAN2 (high
speed)
WS-6509-E-FAN (high speed)
WS-C6509-NEB-FAN
WS-6509-NEB-UPGRD
speed)
FAN-MOD-09 (high speed)
WS-C6509-V-E-FAN (high
speed)
WS-C6K-13SLOT-FAN
WS-C6K-13SLT-FAN2 (high
speed)
WS-C6513-E-FAN
supplies, all you need is the upgrade kit. For systems operating with AC-input power supplies, you need the
upgrade kit plus WS-CAC-3000W (3000 W power supply) or better to operate the fan tray.
Unsupported Fan Trays
WS-C6503-E-FAN
FAN-MOD-3
FAN-MOD-3HS (high speed)
—
WS-6506-E-FAN
WS-C6K-6SLOT-FAN
WS-C6K-6SLOT-FAN2 (high
speed)
WS-6509-E-FAN
WS-C6K-9SLOT-FAN
WS-C6K-9SLOT-FAN2 (high
speed)
—
1
(high
—
—
WS-C6513-E-FAN
WS-C6K-13SLOT-FAN
WS-C6K-13SLT-FAN2
Catalyst 6500 Series Switches Installation Guide
Site Requirements
4-82.
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