Hardware options installation 47
Fan population guidelines
Configuration Fan bay
1
Fan bay
2
Fan bay
3
Fan bay
4
Fan bay
5
Fan bay
6
One processor,
One processor,
Two processors,
Two processors,
• In the redundant fan mode:
o If one fan rotor fails, the system continues to operate without redundancy. This condition is
indicated by a flashing amber Health LED.
o If two fan rotors fail, the operating system shuts down.
Installing a hot-swap fan module
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
internal system components to cool before touching them.
To install the component:
1. Power down the server (on page 15).
2. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3. Do one of the following:
o Extend the server from the rack (on page 15).
o Remove the server from the rack (on page 18).
4. Remove the access panel (on page 18).
5. Remove the air baffle (on page 19).