Hardware options installation 75
Configuration
Fan
Fan
Fan bay
Fan bay
Fan
Fan
Fan
Fan bay
• In a redundant fan mode:
o If one fan fails, the system continues to operate without redundancy. This condition is indicated
by a flashing amber Health LED.
o If two fans fail, the system shuts down.
• The minimum fan requirement for this server to power on is four fans (fans 1, 2, 3, and 4).
Installing the fan option
For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurations, and compatibility,
see the product QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/qs).
To install the component:
1. Power down all nodes ("Power down the node" on page 32).
2. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the nodes and chassis.
3. Remove the node from the chassis (on page 32).
4. If installed, remove the security bezel (on page 35).
5. Remove all drives ("Removing the drive" on page 35).
6. If installed, remove the RCM module (on page 34).
7. Remove all power supplies ("Remove the power supply" on page 34).
8. Remove the chassis from the rack (on page 38).
9. Remove the access panel ("Remove the chassis access panel" on page 36).
10. Install the redundant fans in the left and right fan cages.