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The Trend MicroTM TippingPointTM fan module is a replacement unit and can only be used with thefollowing TippingPoint Threat Protection System (TPS) devices:• 8200TX• 8400TX
You cannot use the fan module as a standalone product.
The replacement fan kit includes the following items:• Fan module• Documentation

Fan module
The TPS TX Series devices include seven hot-swappable fan modules.
Figure 1. TX Series device - fan module

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Identify the faulty fan module
Before you begin, determine which fan module is faulty and needs to be replaced. When a fan module
fails or its RPM rate falls below a certain threshold, the system generates a warning or critical alarm
message in its logs.
Figure 2. TPS (TX Series) devices - back panel

1. Fan modules - fans are numbered from left to right (Fan 1 is on the left; Fan 7 is on the right)
2. Power supply modules (Power supply 1 is on the left; Power supply 2 is on the right)
3. DC grounding lug screw holes

You can verify the fan performance by using the command line interface (CLI):show health fan

Install the replacement fan module
After you identify the faulty fan module, follow these steps to replace the fan module. The fan modules
are hot-swappable and can be replaced when the device is operating.
1. Press the release tab on the right side of the fan module and pull the module from its slot.
2. Set the faulty fan module aside.
3. Remove the new fan module from the packaging.
4. Align the new fan module with its open slot, and then slide the unit in until it is seated in theconnector.
After you insert the fan module, the system verifies the fan speed.

TMC account registration
The TMC provides online access to additional product documentation, updates, and support.
To register for an account, go to https://tmc.tippingpoint.com.

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Product support
Information for you to contact product support is available on the TMC at https://tmc.tippingpoint.com.

Safety and compliance
TippingPoint products comply with the following safety standards:• UL 507• UL 1007• IEC/EN 60950-1• CSA C22.2 No. 113-08

Reduction of hazardous substances
TippingPoint products comply with the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
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Waste electrical and electronic equipment
The host product of this custom accessory complies with the labeling requirement of theWaste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC.

Turkish recycling notice

Ukraine compliance statementУкраїна: Обладнання відповідає вимогам Технічного регламенту щодообмеження використання деяких небезпечних речовин в електричному таелектронному обладнані, затвердженого постановою Кабінету МіністрівУкраїни від 3 грудня 2008 № 1057.

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Ukraine: The equipment complies with requirements of the Technical Regulation, approved by theResolution of Cabinet of Ministry of Ukraine as of December 3, 2008 No. 1057, in terms of restrictions
for the use of certain dangerous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

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