Use this information to replace a fan in the server.
The server comes standard with four speed-controlled cooling fans. You must install the fifth and sixth fan when you install the second microprocessor.
Attention: To ensure proper
operation, replace a failed fan within 30 seconds.
To install
or replace a fan, complete the following steps:
- Read the safety information that begins in Safety and Installation guidelines.
- Turn off the server (see Turning off the server) and all attached peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external cables from the server.
- Touch the static-protective package that contains the new fan to any unpainted metal surface on the server. Then, remove the new fan from the package.
- Orient the fan so that the air-flow arrow points to the rear of
the server. Figure 1. Fan installing
- Lower the fan into the fan slot in the server and ensure that is it seated correctly.
- Connect the fan power cable to the connector on the system board.
- Install the air baffle (see Replacing the air baffle).
- Install the cover (see Replacing the server top cover).
- Reconnect the power cord and any cables that you removed.
- Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.