Replacing The B16S Fan Assemblies - IBM s-series Installation And User Manual

Figure 55. Removing the fan tray
6. Insert the new fan tray into the fan slot and push on the latch until the face plate
7. Reconnect the AC power cord(s) to the chassis rear panel and connect the
8. Access the CLI, and enter the show chassis command to verify that the new

Replacing the B16S fan assemblies

The B16S has two fan assemblies, both accessible from the rear. Each assembly
has a fan which pulls warm air out of the chassis.
You can remove and replace a fan assembly while the B16S is powered on and
running.
To replace the fan tray, you need the following:
v A new fan assembly.
v An ESD strap (provided with the fan assembly kit) or an ESD wrist strap with a
v A #2 Phillips-head screwdriver.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to accidentally insert your fingers into the fan tray while
removing it from the chassis. The fans may still be spinning at a high
speed.
is flush with the chassis. Pushing the latch in seats the fan connector with the
chassis connector.
power cord(s) to the wall outlet.
fan is operating normally.
plug for connection to the ESD connector on the chassis.
FanTray Latch
FanTray
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