RRU
Hardware Maintenance Guide
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4.4 Replacing a Non-Blade RRU with a Blade RRU
This section describes the procedure and precautions for replacing a non-blade RRU with a
blade RRU.
Prerequisites
The operations in 4.1 Preparations Before Replacement have been performed.
The following tools and materials are available: ESD gloves, Phillips screwdrivers (M3
to M6), an M6 inner hexagon torque screwdriver, waterproof tape, and PVC insulation
tape.
The number and type of RRUs to be replaced are confirmed, and new RRUs are
available.
Context
RRUs and attachment plates in this section are only for reference. The actual RRUs and
attachment plates may be different.
Table 4-1 shows the installation of the mounting kits and conversion bracket when
non-blade RRUs are assembled. When non-blade RRUs are not assembled, the mounting
kits and conversion bracket for blade RRUs are required for assist subsequent capacity
expansion, as shown in Table 4-1.
Table 4-1 Mounting kits and conversion bracket used for replacing non-blade RRUs with blade
RRUs
Position of the
RRU to be
Replaced
Mounting Kit
Reused or Not
Conversion
Bracket Reused or
Not
Non-blade RRUs are
assembled.
(Recommended)
Reused
For details about
how to install blade
RRUs, see
(Recommended)
Method 1: Reuse the
conversion bracket
Not reused
For details about
how to install blade
RRUs, see Method
2: The conversion
bracket is not reused
Not reused
For details about
how to install blade
RRUs, see Replace
the RRUs at the two
sides