Fan 2
Fan 3
Fan 6
Fan 1
Fan tabs
Fan connector on
the system board
Fan (side view)
Fan connector
Figure 68. Fan removal
Note: The LED near the connector of the failing fan assembly is lit.
Step 3. Grasp the orange fan tabs on both ends of the existing fan and pull it up out of the server. If you are
removing fans 3 or 4, lift up the clear tab on the DIMM air baffle first.
Figure 69. Fan removal
Attention: To ensure proper operation, replace a failed hot-swap fan within 30 seconds.
If you are instructed to return the fan, follow all of the packaging instructions, and use any packaging
materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
Installing a hot-swap fan assembly
Use this information to install a hot-swap fan assembly.
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