Removing a hot-swap fan
The server comes with three replaceable fans.
About this task
Attention: To ensure proper server operation and cooling, if you remove a fan
with the system running, you must install a replacement fan within 30 seconds or
the system will shut down.
To remove a replaceable fan, complete the following steps.
Procedure
1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page v,
“Installation guidelines” on page 37.
2. Leave the server connected to power.
3. Slide the server out of the rack and remove the cover (see “Removing the
cover” on page 45). The LED near the failing fan will be lit.
Attention: To ensure proper system cooling, do not remove the top cover for
more than 30 minutes during this procedure.
4. Lift the fan out of the server.
5. Replace the fan within 30 seconds (see “Installing a hot-swap fan” on page
128).
Results
If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to
“Completing the installation” on page 154.
Vertical tabs
Fan 3
Fan 2 Fan 1
Figure 129. Hot-swap fan removal
Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 127
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