Installing the PCI fan and air baffle optionsInstalling the PCI fan and air baffle options
The PCI fan option is required to meet the system thermal requirement when any of the following expansion board options are installed:
Type-p Smart Array controllers
High-performance NIC controllers
10 GB Ethernet adapters
GPUs
M.2 SSDs
Third-party expansion boards
NOTE:NOTE:
A PCI fan is also required while the server is in rack mode.
CAUTION: CAUTION: For proper cooling, do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles, expansion slot covers, or
blanks installed. If the server supports hot-plug components, minimize the amount of time the access panel is open.
PrerequisitesPrerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-15 Torx screwdriver available.
ProcedureProcedure
1. Power down the server
.
2. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
4. Do one of the following:
If the server is in tower mode: Position the tower server for hardware configuration.
If the server is in rack mode: Remove the server from the rack .
5. Remove the front bezel
.
6. Remove the access panel
.
7. Install the PCI fan option:
a. Mount the fan on the chassis.
b. Verify that the guiding pins on the fan guard are inserted into the chassis opening.
c. Secure the fan with the screws.
d. Connect the fan cable.
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