HP Modular Cooling System manual Fan controller, Removing the fan controller

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Fan controller

The three fan controllers are located between the fan units at the center rear of the MCS G2 unit.

The following tools are required for installation:

T-25 Torx driver

Removing the fan controller

1.Turn off the power ("Disconnecting the power" on page 23).

2.Unlock the two connecting fan units by rotating each handle on the unit counter-clockwise until the handle is vertical.

3.Remove the fan unit above the controller ("Removing the fan unit" on page 36).

4.Using a T-25 Torx driver, remove the four self-tapping screws that secure the fan plate above the fan controller to the MCS G2 unit.

5.Lift the fan plate to the side of the MCS G2 unit.

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Contents HP Modular Cooling System G2 Maintenance and Service Guide Intended audience Contents Troubleshooting Customer self repair Parts only warranty serviceRéparation par le client CSR Service de garantie pièces seules Riparazione da parte del clienteServizio di garanzia per i soli componenti Reparaciones del propio cliente Servicio de garantía exclusivo de componentes Garantieservice Parts Only Reparo feito pelo clienteServiço de garantia apenas para peças Customer self repair Customer self repair Customer self repair Customer self repair Illustrated parts catalog Replaceable spare partsDescription Spare part Customer self repair Number Page Illustrated parts catalog Spare replacement video Removal and replacement proceduresSpare replacement tips OverviewComponent location Required tools Callout ComponentDisconnecting the power Safety considerationsPreparation procedures Rack warnings and cautionsTurning off the water Draining water from the MCS G2 unitAC transfer switch Removing the AC transfer switchReplacing the AC transfer switch Air bleeder valve Removing the air bleeder valveBottom fan unit Replacing the air bleeder valveRemoving the bottom fan unit Replacing the bottom fan unitCondensation pump Removing the condensation pumpRemoval and replacement procedures Replacing the condensation pump Removal and replacement procedures Fan controller Removing the fan controllerReplacing the fan controller Fan unit Removing the fan unitReplacing the fan unit Flow meter sensor Removing the flow meter sensorRemoval and replacement procedures Replacing the flow meter sensor Removal and replacement procedures Removal and replacement procedures Removal and replacement procedures Front automatic door release Removing the front automatic door releaseReplacing the front automatic door release Management module Removing the management moduleRemoval and replacement procedures Replacing the management module Operator display Removing the operator displayRemoval and replacement procedures Replacing the operator display Removal and replacement procedures Rear automatic door release Removing the rear automatic door release Replacing the rear automatic door release Removal and replacement procedures Water controller Removing the water controllerRemoval and replacement procedures Replacing the water controller Removal and replacement procedures Water level sensors Removing the water level sensorsReplacing the water level sensors Removal and replacement procedures Removal and replacement procedures Water valve Removing the water valveRemoval and replacement procedures Removal and replacement procedures Removal and replacement procedures Replacing the water valve Removal and replacement procedures Removal and replacement procedures Removal and replacement procedures Reconnecting the main water hoses Operation checklistReconnecting the power Restoring water flow Water quality requirements and specifications MaintenanceMaintenance and service Air and water heat exchanger maintenanceWater precautions Frost damageCondensation management Diagnostic toolsPlumbing materials to avoid Troubleshooting HP Modular Cooling System troubleshootingSpecifications MCS specificationsEnvironmental specifications HP 10642 G2 Rack specificationsThermal and air flow performance Acronyms and abbreviations Index Index
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Modular Cooling System specifications

The HP Modular Cooling System (MCS) is a state-of-the-art solution designed to efficiently manage the heat generated by high-density IT environments. As data centers face the ever-increasing demand for processing power, traditional cooling methods often fall short, leading to inefficiencies and raised energy costs. The HP MCS addresses this issue with a scalable, flexible design that optimizes cooling performance while minimizing energy consumption.

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