IBM P 615 series User Manual

Hot-Swap System Fans
The following procedures describe the removal and replacement of the hot-swap system fans. Before
performing the following procedures, read the “Safety Notices” on page xi.
This system supports hot-swap and redundant cooling. The system electronics are cooled with three
system cooling fans.
Note: Each fan unit has two LEDs on the top cover. The green LED indicates the fan is operating
properly. The amber LED indicates a fan failure.
Attention: The Linux operating system does not support these hot-pluggable procedures. A system with
Linux installed must be shut down and powered off before removing or replacing a fan.
Removing a Hot-Swap System Fan
To remove a hot-swap system fan, do the following:
1. Place the system into the service position as described in “Placing the Model 6C3 into the Service
Position” on page 284 or “Placing the Model 6E3 into the Service and Operating Position” on page
286.
2. Remove the service access cover as described in “Removing the Model 6C3 Service Access Cover”
on page 288, or “Removing the Model 6E3 Service Access Cover” on page 289
3. Locate the system fans, as shown in the following illustration.
4. Pull on the orange locking knob of the failing fan until you feel it unlock.
5. Press and hold the plastic tab attached to the fan tray away from the system fan.
6. Pull on the locking knob of the failing fan again until you feel the fan pull away from its connector.
7. Lift the failing fan unit out of the fan tray.
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1 System Fan 1 5 Orange Locking Knob
2 System Fan 2 6 Model 6C3
3 System Fan 3 7 Service Access Cover
4 System Fan LEDs
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IBM P 615 series Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	P 615 series
Category	Server
Language	English