Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
6-3 System Fans
Two 10-cm blower fans and a high-speed 4-cm fan provide all the cooling needed for the SuperServer 6113L-8/6113L-i. It is very important that the chassis top cover is properly installed and making a good seal for the cooling air to circulate properly through the chassis and cool the components. See Figure 6-2.
System Fan Failure
If a fan fails, the ambient air temperature in the chassis will rise and activate the overheat LED on the control panel. Replace any failed fan immediately with the same type and model. You must power down the system before replacing any fan (removing the power cord is also recommended as a safety precaution).
Replacing System Fans
1.Removing a 10-cm fan:
After turning off the power to the system, first remove the chassis cover and unplug the fan cable from the serverboard. Unscrew the failed blower fan from the chassis and pull it completely out of the chassis.
2.Installing a new 10-cm fan:
Replace the failed fan with an identical 10-cm, 12 volt fan (available from Supermicro, p/n FAN-0059). Install the new fan in its proper place in the chassis by positioning it on the two mounting posts. Secure the fan to the chassis with the screws you removed previously, then attach the fan wires to the correct chassis fan header. Make sure the air seal under the fan is properly installed and creating a good seal. Power up the system and check that the fan is working properly and that the LED on the control panel has turned off. Finish by replacing the chassis cover.
3.Removing a 4-cm fan:
After turning off the power to the system, first remove the chassis cover and unplug the fan cable from the serverboard. Unscrew the fan and then remove it from the chassis.
4.Installing a new 4-cm fan:
Replace the failed fan with an identical 4-cm fan (available from Supermicro, p/n FAN-0061). Install the new fan in the same position as the failed one you just removed and secure it with the screws you removed previously. Attach the fan wires to the correct chassis fan header then power up the system and check that the fan is working properly and that the LED on the control panel has turned off. Finish by replacing the chassis cover.