Replacing Fans 1 And 2 - IBM eServer xSeries 445 Type 8870 Option Installation Manual

Replacing fans 1 and 2

As shown in the following illustration, fans 1 and 2 are located on the right side of
the server and cool the SMP Expansion Modules. These fans are redundant,
meaning that if one fails, the remaining fan will temporarily speed up to properly
cool the SMP Expansion Modules. In the event of a failure, replace the
malfunctioning fan within 48 hours.
Complete the following steps to replace fans 1 and 2:
1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and "Installation guidelines" on
2. Pull out on the quick release latches on each side of the server; then, pull the
3. Remove the fan from the server:
Figure 16. Fans
4. Orient the new fan so that the arrow on the top of the fan is pointing toward the
5. Push the replacement fan assembly into the server until it clicks into place.
6. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now.
7. Close the server cover. See "Closing the cover" on page 56.
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page 11.
Attention: All fans must be replaced within 48 hours of failing.
server out of its rack enclosure until it stops.
a. Place your fingers into the two finger holes on the top of the fan and
squeeze them together.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your
hardware.
Fan 4
Fan 3
b. Lift the fan out of the server.
front of the server.
Latch release
Fan 1
Fan 2