Pivotable removable fan module for a rackmount network device chassis

A chassis, comprising:

• one or more components of a network device;
• and
• a fan module that includes a plurality of fan trays,
• wherein each of the fan trays includes:
• an inner assembly that includes:
• an inner cassette,
• one or more fans connected to the inner cassette,
• a first latch connected to the inner cassette and configured to removably connect to an outer assembly of the fan tray, and
• a fan controller connected to the inner cassette and configured to control operation of the one or more fans;
• and
• the outer assembly being configured to receive and retain the inner assembly, the outer assembly including:
• an outer cassette with one or more openings configured to communicate with the one or more fans,
• a second latch connected to the outer cassette and configured to removably connect to a rear portion of the chassis, and
• an adaptor connected to the outer cassette and configured to connect and provide power to the fan controller.

A fan module of a network device chassis, the fan module comprising:

• a plurality of fan trays, wherein each of the fan trays includes:
• an inner assembly that includes:
• an inner cassette,
• one or more fans connected to the inner cassette,
• a first latch connected to the inner cassette and configured to removably connect to an outer assembly of the fan tray, and
• a fan controller connected to the inner cassette and configured to control operation of the one or more fans;
• and
• the outer assembly being configured to receive and retain the inner assembly, the outer assembly including:
• an outer cassette with one or more openings configured to communicate with the one or more fans,
• a second latch connected to the outer cassette and configured to removably connect to a rear portion of the network device chassis, and
• an adaptor connected to the outer cassette and configured to connect and provide power to the fan controller.