PowerVault ML6000 Maintenance Guide 221
T023
T023 - Drive Sled Fan Failure
Description GUI Description: The fan within the drive sled assembly is spinning too 
slowly or does not rotate at all.
Detection Scenarios Regular polling/monitoring of the fan indicates a problem. 
Root Causes • Hardware failure of fan
• Wiring or PCBA failure
• Blocked air paths
• Physical obstruction
Service Resolution 
Steps
1 Perform RR001 - Remove and Replace Drive Sled
 on page 420. See also 
Removing and Replacing a Tape Drive
 on page 129.
2Use the Details option in the RAS ticket to identify which tape drive is 
generating the RAS ticket. If possible, check the front of the tape drive for 
error indications. Check the suspect drive sled to determine if the fan is still 
spinning. Check for any obstructions. 
Possible CRUs/FRUs Note: Read and perform all resolution steps before dispatching any parts.
Dispatch the first part listed below for replacement. If this does not solve the 
problem, dispatch the second part, and so on, in order. Dispatch only one part 
(or set of parts) at a time.
1Drive Sled