HP ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 User Manual

Removal and Replacement Procedures
Hot-Plug Fans
CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove and replace a fan as a hot-plug procedure unless the
fan zone is redundant. For more information, refer to the HP ProLiant DL580 Generation 2
Server Setup and Installation Guide.
To remove a hot-plug fan:
1. Extend the server from the rack. Refer to “Extending the Server from the Rack” i n this
chapter.
2. Open the rear access panel. Refer to “Op ening and Removing the Rear Access Panel” in
this chapter.
3. Identify the failed fan by locating the fan with the amber LED.
4. Pull the tabs on the top of the fan (1).
5. Remove the fan from the server (2).
Figure 2-28: Removing a hot-plug fan
CAUTION: Do not operate the server for extended periods without the access
panel installed. Operating the server without the access panel results in
improper airflow that can lead to thermal damage.
Reverse steps 1 through 5 to replace a hot-plug fan.
For information on hot-plug fan diagnosis, refer to “Hot-Plug Fan” in Chapter 4,
“Connectors, LEDs, and Switches.”
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HP ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 Specifications

General

Processor Socket	Socket 604
Storage Controller	Integrated Smart Array 6i Controller
Storage	SAS
Network	Integrated Dual Gigabit NICs
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 5
Expansion Slots	6 PCI-X slots
Power Supply	Redundant Power Supplies
Form Factor	4U Rack
Management	HP Integrated Lights-Out (iLO)
Operating System Support	Windows Server, Linux
Processor	Intel Xeon (up to 4 processors)
Drive Bays	Up to 6 hot-plug SCSI or SAS drives