Replacing A Fan Module In An N6200 Series System; Removing A Fan Module - IBM N6270 Hardware And Service Manual

Replacing a fan module in an N6200 series system

To replace a fan module, you must perform a specific sequence of tasks.
About this task
The fan module is hot-swappable and can be replaced without interrupting service.

Removing a fan module

You can remove a fan module without powering down the system.
About this task
Attention: You must replace the fan module within two minutes of removing it
from the chassis. System airflow is disrupted and the controller module or
modules shut down after two minutes to avoid overheating.
Procedure
1. If you are not already grounded, properly ground yourself.
2. Remove the bezel (if necessary) with two hands, by grasping the openings on
3. Identify the fan module that you must replace by checking the console error
4. Press down the release latch on the fan module cam handle and pull the cam
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PCIe card(s)
4
PCIe side panel
5
Boot device
6
Boot device enclosure
7
5 6
8 RTC battery holder and battery
5 8 6
NVMEM battery
9
5 8 6
NVMEM battery cable
10 5 8 6
each side of the bezel, and then pulling it toward you until the bezel releases
from the four ball studs on the chassis frame.
messages and looking at the Status LED on each fan module cam handle. A
failed fan module LED is solid amber, indicating that the fan module failed. No
LEDs are lit if the fan module is not receiving power.
handle downward. The fan module moves a little bit away from the chassis.