System Fans - Dell PowerVault 500 Owner's Manual

1 locking tab
3 power-supply handle
Replacing a Power Supply
1. With the power-supply handle in the extended position, slide the new power supply into the chassis. See Figure 3-8.
2. Rotate the handle down until it is completely flush with the power-supply faceplate and the orange snap engages. See Figure 3-8.
3. Insert the power cable through the cable retention bracket, connect the power cable to the power supply, and plug the cable into a power outlet.
NOTE: After installing a new power supply, allow several seconds for the system to recognize the power supply and determine whether it is working
properly. The power supply status indicator will turn green to signify that the power supply is functioning properly. See Figure 1-4.
Removing the Power Supply Blank
Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw on the left side of the blank, rotate the blank slightly to clear the bay, and remove from the chassis.
NOTICE: To ensure proper system cooling, the power supply blank must be installed on the unoccupied power supply bay in a non-redundant
configuration. Remove the power supply blank only if you are installing a second power supply.
Installing the Power Supply Blank
To install the power supply blank, insert the tab on the right edge of the blank into the slot in the power supply bay wall. Rotate the blank into the power
supply bay and secure with the Phillips screw.
System Fans
The system includes four hot-pluggable cooling fans.
Removing a System Fan
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. See
your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against
electrostatic discharge.
NOTICE: The system fans are hot-pluggable. To maintain proper cooling while the system is on, replace only one fan at a time.
1. Open the system. See Opening the
CAUTION: Use caution when handling the fan until the fan blades stop spinning.
2. Raise the fan handle and pull the fan straight up from the fan cage to clear the chassis. See Figure 3-9.
2 cable retention bracket
System.