This chapter covers all operations of the blowers for 10-bay units. Refer to
Chapter 1 for blower specifications. The blowers are hot swappable and can be
removed or installed while the enclosure continues to function, however, failure
to replace a non-working blower within a reasonable period of time may expose
drives to extreme heat, which could cause loss of data.
The blowers are located on the back of the unit
and each has its own fault LED that will light if
the blower is non-operational.
Blower Removal/Insertion
The blower is designed to be easily installed and removed.
1. Unfasten the blower thumbscrew by turning
counterclockwise. A Phillips head
screwdriver can be used if the thumbscrew is
too tight to turn by hand.
2. Remove the blower sled by pulling out on the
handle and grasping the side of the blower
tray. Wait for the blower to stop completely
before removing it from the unit.
Reverse the steps to reinstall the blower.
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WARNING: Blowers are a system critical component. Non-operating blowers
should be replaced as soon as possible to avoid data loss or device failure.
WARNUNG: Gebläse sind für die Funktion wichtige Komponenten. Nicht
funktionierende Gebläse sollten so schnell wie möglich ersetzt werden,
um Datenverluste oder Fehlfunktionen zu vermeiden.
Fault LED
WARNING: To prevent injury when removing or installing the blower, do not
grab the bottom of the tray which is used for blower access intake. The
blower operates at high speeds and continues to spin for a short time
after power is disconnected.
WARNUNG: Um Verletzungen während der Entfernung oder Installation des
Gebläses zu vermeiden, berühren Sie nicht dessen Unterseite, da hier
der Lufteintritt erfolgt. Das Gebläse arbeitet mit hohen
Geschwindigkeiten und läuft nach Abschalten der Versorgungsspannung
noch einige Zeit nach.
5. Blower Operation