Installing Additional Components
Hot-Swap Chassis Fan Units
Chapter 3
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Removing and Replacing a Front Panel Hot-Swap Fan
Figure 3-9 Removing a Front Panel Hot-Swap Fan
The server does not need to be removed or extended from the rack to allow fan replacement. To remove and
replace a hot-swap fan from the front of the server chassis, perform the following steps:
Step 1. Remove the front grill. Refer to “Removing the Front Grill” on page 24.
Step 2. Using an ACX-15 torx screwdriver, loosen the two captive screws on the plastic fan extractor
handle (left side of fan).
CAUTION Hot-swapping a fan can interrupt system operation. If you are hot-swapping a fan
assembly in response to an error message, and the system is operating normally,
hot-swapping the fan in less than 30 seconds will eliminate the requirement for a
system reboot. Hot-swapping the fan in less than 2 minutes will allow continued
operation and prevent automatic shutdown.
Step 3. Using the extractor handle, pull the fan from the server chassis.
Step 4. Orient the replacement fan such that the extractor handle is at the left. Insert the fan into the
chassis opening and press firmly into place.
Step 5. Tighten the two captive screws that secure the fan in place.
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Fan 1
Fan 2
Captive
Screws
Fan 3
Fan 4
