The fan modules in QFX5200 devices are hot-insertable and hot-removable field-replaceable units (FRUs). These fan modules are designed for one of the two available airflow directions (Airflow In or Airflow Out). The fan modules are also color-coded for the airflow direction as well. The fan modules are installed in the fan module slots between the management panel and the power supplies.

The QFX5200 fan modules have five fan modules numbered 0 through 4 from counting from left to right. Each fan module slot has a fan icon next to it.