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Swapping Out a Fan Module

This procedure describes swapping out a faulty fan module from one of the five hot-swap fan bays.

The system has five hot swappable fan modules housing a total of six fans (two fans in one module). The failed fan module can be easily removed or replaced without turning power off. Each fan module has a fan alarm LED and each fan is redundant in configuration. If one fan fails, its associated fan changes its rotating speed to high. Figure 5-25 shows removing fans from the front of the chassis and Figure 5-26 shows removing fans from the rear of the chassis.

Note: To order a new fan module contact your sales representative or dealer.

If the system status LED indicator on the front of the system unit is amber (abnormal condition), it can be indicating a faulty fan condition. Each fan module alarm LED (lite steadily) can then be checked to pinpoint which fan module is faulty and needs to be removed. Follow the procedure described in this section to remove the faulty fan module and swap in a good one.

Note: Swapping Fan Modules without turning off

power. This is one of the few system procedures that is safe to do with the system power left on.

1.If the fan module being removed is located in the front of the system unit continue, otherwise go to step 4.

2.If locked, unlock and open the left front exterior door.

3.Remove the front plastic cover, refer to Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Device or 3 1/2-Inch Diskette Drive as described earlier in this chapter.

4.Lossen the two thumb screws that secure the fan module to the chassis.

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