Cisco Part Number: C9606-FAN= is a Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series C9606 Chassis Fan Tray
The Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Fan Tray Assembly (C9606-FAN=) is essential for maintaining optimal cooling within the chassis, consisting of a fan tray with an attached connector. It helps prevent overheating by interfacing with environmental monitors to trigger alarms when temperature or airflow thresholds are exceeded, ensuring uninterrupted switch operation. Without it, the switch could become inoperable or suffer permanent damage to its modules and components.
Key Features and Functionality of the Cisco Catalyst 9600 Fan Tray:
- Fan Configuration: Contains nine individual fans arranged in three rows of three, delivering a minimum airflow of 720 cubic feet per minute (cfm) at full fan throttle.
- Balanced Airflow: Side-to-side airflow (right to left when facing the chassis) ensures even cooling across all inserted cards.
- Front and Rear Accessibility: The fan tray can be easily installed and removed from either the front or the rear of the switch.
- RFID Technology: Equipped with a front-facing, passive Ultra High Frequency (UHF) RFID tag for tracking, compatible with RFID readers and software.
- N+1 Redundancy: While the tray itself doesn't support redundancy, the N+1 redundancy of individual fans ensures that even if one fan fails, system performance remains unaffected.
- Optimized Performance: Automatically adjusts fan speeds based on temperature and pressure to maintain the required cooling levels under various ambient conditions.
This fan tray is critical for keeping the Cisco Catalyst 9600 series running efficiently and safeguarding your network hardware from potential thermal damage.
