Removing And Replacing The Fan Module; Removing The Fan Module - IBM G8052 Installation Manual

2. Connect the power cord to the power supply module and to an AC power
3. Turn on the power at the power source.
4. Make sure that the power supply OK and AC LEDs are green.

Removing and replacing the fan module

The RackSwitch contains up to four hot-swap fan modules.
The switch continues to operate when there is one failed fan module. If one fan
fails, the switch sends an error message. If a second fan fails, the switch sends an
error message, writes a failure log to flash memory, and shuts down.
Each fan module has a green LED that is visible from the rear panel. The LED
shows the status of the fan module, as follows:

Removing the fan module

To remove a fan module, complete the following steps:
1. Loosen the retainer screw.
2. Grasp the extractor handle and gently pull the fan module from the slot.
Release latch
source.
Table 15. Fan LED states
LED state
Lit
Off
Flashes
Attention: Replace the fan module within 5 minutes to avoid overheating the
switch.
Chapter 3. Removing and replacing the RackSwitch and components
Description
Fans are operational.
Fan unit has no power.
Fan speed has failed. Replace the fan
module.
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