Supermicro 6038R-E1CR16H - Replacing System Fans

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
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SUPERSTORAGESYSTEM 6038R-E1CR16H User's Manual
Figure 6-3. Replacing System Cooling Fans
Replacing System Fans
1. Open the chassis and locate the faulty fan. Never run the server for an ex-
tended period of time with the chassis open.
2. Press the release tab on the fan and pull the fan upward.
3. Slide the new fan into the fan housing. Make sure the power connectors are
correctly aligned. The new fan will activate immediately.
Figure 6-4. Installing the Air Shroud
6-5 Air Shroud
Air shrouds concentrate airow to maximize fan efciency. The SC836 chassis air
shroud does not require screws to set up.
Air Shroud Installation
1. Remove the chassis cover. If necessary, remove the rear fans.
2. Place the air shroud in the chassis, as illustrated. The shroud aligns with the
fan holders and sits behind two of the front fans covers two of the rear fans.
Make sure the air shroud is properly aligned inside the chassis.
Front Fan (3 total) Rear Fan (2 total)
Fan Release Tab Fan Release Tab
Warning! Except for short periods of time, do not operate the server without the chas-
sis cover in place. The cover must be in place to allow proper airow and prevent
overheating.