2.Re-connect the 3-pin fan cable to the fan connector on the backplane.

Fan connector on backplane (FAN1)

3.Hold the outer side of the HDD fan cage and hook the two side tabs to the inner edge of the drive cage. Make sure that the system cables are not caught up when you place the HDD fan.

Outer side of fan cage

Side tabs

Inner edge of drive cage

4.Push the outer edge of the fan cage sideways to fit it to the drive cage. You hear a click when the fan cage correctly fits in place.

5.Secure the fan cage with the thumb screw.

ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server

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