Description
The AudioCodes FRU-MP1288-FAN-TRAY is the Field Replacement Unit (FRU) fan tray for the MediaPack 1288 high-density analog gateway chassis. It provides a direct replacement for a failed or degraded cooling module, restoring proper airflow to the MP1288 chassis without requiring a complete unit replacement. For production deployments where the MP1288 serves dozens to over a hundred analog lines continuously, maintaining cooling redundancy is critical to long-term chassis reliability.
The Telecom Spot Take
Fan failures in high-density gateway chassis are a silent threat — the chassis continues to operate, but thermal stress accumulates and component lifespan shortens. AudioCodes designs the MP1288 with field-replaceable fan trays precisely to address this: when a cooling module degrades or fails, you replace the fan tray rather than taking the gateway offline for extended service. For IT teams managing MP1288 units in 24/7 production environments — healthcare facilities, campus communications rooms, or enterprise call centers — keeping a spare FRU fan tray on the shelf is standard practice. When the gateway flags a cooling event, you want the replacement ready, not on a 5-day shipping lead time.
Key Features
- Direct fan tray replacement — restores proper cooling to the MP1288 chassis without full unit replacement
- Field replacement unit (FRU) — designed for on-site swap without specialized tooling
- Protects chassis longevity — maintains designed thermal envelope for MP1288 components
- Critical for 24/7 deployments — cooling failure in a 144-port analog gateway causes cascading service risk
- OEM AudioCodes part — correct fit and airflow specification for the MP1288 chassis
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | FRU-MP1288-FAN-TRAY |
| Compatible Platform | AudioCodes MediaPack 1288 |
| Component Type | Fan tray (cooling module) |
| FRU Type | Field Replacement Unit |
| Function | Chassis cooling replacement for MP1288 |
| Vendor | AudioCodes |