Removing and replacing a fanRemoving and replacing a fan
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CAUTION:CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, do not operate the server for long period with the access panel open or
removed. Operating the server in this manner results in an improper system airflow. For internal hot-plug component
procedures, complete the procedure within 60 seconds. Failure to do so can cause the system temperature to increase and
trip the safety threshold. When this happens:
The health LED flashes amber.
The operating system gracefully shuts down.
CAUTION:CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all bays are populated with
either a component or a blank.
IMPORTANT:IMPORTANT:
The fan setup can either be standard, single-rotor fans or high performance, dual-rotor fans. Do not mix fan types in the
same server.
ProcedureProcedure
1. Extend the server from the rack .
2. Remove the access panel .
3. Remove the fan.
ResultsResults
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
Removing and replacing the fan cageRemoving and replacing the fan cage
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ProcedureProcedure
1. Power down the server.
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