Fan replacement

Two fans provide cooling for the components in each server. All fans are considered "hot swappable" and can be replaced while the server is in service.

Replacing a chassis fan

To replace a fan on the front of the chassis:

1. Verify that the replacement equipment is on site and appears to be in usable condition, with no obvious shipping damage.
2. Remove the old fan.
3. Install the new fan.

Remove the old fan

To remove a chassis fan:

1. Remove the bezel (plastic cover) on the front of the chassis. See figure Removing or replacing the front bezel.
1. Press down on the two tabs on the top of the bezel.
2. Tilt the bezel forward, and then lift it out.
2. Identify the fan that is spinning too slowly or not at all.
3. Loosen the retaining screw at the top of the faulty fan.
4. Tip the fan forward and lift it out. See figure Removing or replacing a chassis fan.
5. Unplug the power cable to the fan.
6. Set the faulty fan aside.

Install the new fan

To install a new fan in the chassis:

1. Hold down the latch on the new fan power connector.
2. Plug the power cable for the fan into the 3-pin connector inside the chassis.

Note: The new fan begins to spin as soon as power is connected.

3. Insert the tab at the bottom of the fan into the slot in the chassis.
4. Tip the new fan back into place. See figure Removing or replacing a chassis fan.
5. Tighten the retaining screw at the top of the fan.

Note: For safety reasons, tighten the retaining screw with a screwdriver until it cannot be loosened by hand.

6. Replace the bezel (plastic cover) on the front of the chassis. See figure Removing or replacing the front bezel.
1. Insert the tabs on the bottom of the bezel into the chassis.
2. Push the bezel upright until the two upper tabs snap into place under the top cover.

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