Replacing a Lenovo Storage V7000 Gen2 fan module

Use this procedure to replace a faulty fan module with a new one received from CRU or FRU stock.

A fan module is located behind each node canister, and is accessed using the node canister slot after the node canister is removed.

Do not remove the node canister and faulty fan module before the replacement fan is on hand. The replacement procedure described must be completed within 5 minutes of the faulty fan module being removed to ensure that components do not shut down due to excessive temperatures.

When removing a node canister, aim to maximize drive and system availability by maintaining one online node in the control enclosure. If you cannot maintain at least one node canister online in the system, then you might need to follow the system recovery procedure after the node canister is replaced into the enclosure.

  1. Remove the replacement fan module from its packaging. Familiarize yourself with the part by reading through this procedure.
  2. Remove the node canister that is on the same side of the enclosure as the faulty fan module. See Procedure: Removing a Lenovo Storage V7000 Gen2 node canister.
  3. Locate the two orange locking rings of the fan module inside the left and right edges of the node canister slot. Note their position relative to the inside of the canister slot.
  4. Simultaneously rotate both rings upwards through 90 degrees, releasing the fan module from the slot. Pull the locking rings to slide the faulty fan module out from the canister slot.
  5. Ensure that the orange locking rings on the replacement fan module are rotated open so that they extend out from the fan module.
  6. Slide the replacement fan module into the canister slot until it stops.
  7. Simultaneously rotate both locking rings downwards through 90 degrees while applying gentle pressure to push the fan module into the slot. The fan module is installed correctly when the back edges of the locking rings are flush with the relief detail inside the canister slot.
  8. Replace the node canister into the canister slot until it stops.
  9. Finish inserting the node canister by closing its release lever so that the orange catch engages the enclosure.
  10. If the enclosure is powered and the canister is correctly installed, the canister starts automatically. Remove the canister and repeat the procedure from step 5, if the canister is not correctly installed.
  11. Reinsert the data cables into the ports that they were originally connected.
  12. When the canister is back online, check the event log for any new events that might indicate a problem with the reassembly.
Parent topic: Replacing a fan module