Step 2 Enable the service mode
In a system that is powered on, enabling the service mode for the system-allotted 10 minutes safely assures
fan-less operation for four minutes. See Enabling the Service Mode Before Removing a Fan Tray, on page
86
Proceed with removing and replacing the fan tray immediately after the service mode self-terminates.
Important
Step 3 Remove the fan tray from the chassis - loosen the two captive installation screws on the rear panel of the fan
tray.
Captive installation screws on the rear panel
that have to be loosened to uninstall the fan tray
assembly from the rear.
2Rear fan tray handle1
Step 4 Grasp the fan tray handle and pull it out only partially (0.25 inches), to unmate the connector and unseat it
from the backplane. After unmating the connector, allow three seconds to let the fan blades stop spinning
completely.
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Removing and Replacing FRUs
Removing a Fan Tray from the Rear