SUPER MICRO Computer 6015B-Ni manual System Fan Failure, Replacing System Fans, Removing a fan

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

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Two 10-cm blower fans provide all the cooling needed for the SuperServer 6015B- Ni. It is very important that the chassis top cover is properly installed and making a good seal in order 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.

Replacing System Fans

1. Removing a fan

Power down the server (and remove the power cord as a safety precaution). Remove the chassis cover and detach the fan wires from their connection to the serverboard. Remove the screws that secure the fan to the chassis and lift the blower fan out.

2. Installing a new fan

Replace the failed fan with an identical 10-cm 12 volt fan (available from Supermicro: p/n FAN-0059L). Install the new fan in its proper place in the chassis by position- ing 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 fan header on the serverboard. Finish by replacing the chassis cover and power cord and restoring power to the system.

Figure 6-2. System Cooling Fans

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