Hardware Installations and Upgrades
Replacing System Fan(s)
The system fans at the front of the Server Chassis SR1450 can be individually replaced if one of them fails. Use the steps below to replace a dual rotor fan.
CAUTION
The system fans are NOT hot swappable. Before removing or replacing the system fans, you must first take the server out of service, turn off all peripheral devices connected to the system, turn off the system by pressing the power button, and unplug the AC power cord(s) from the
system or wall outlet.
1.Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this book. See “Safety Information.”
2.Power down the server and unplug all peripheral devices and the AC power cable(s).
3.Remove the chassis cover. For instructions, see “Removing the Chassis Cover.”
4.Remove the processor air duct. For instructions, see “Removing the Processor Air Duct.”
5.Follow the cable from the failed fan to the connector on the fan distribution board.
6.Disconnect the cable from the fan distribution board. See letter “A” in the figure below.
7.There are no screws or connections to loosen. Lift the failed fan from the fan module assembly. See letter “B” in the figure below.
B
A
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Figure 39. Removing a System Fan Module
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