Replacing Hot-Swap Components; Hot Swapping The 172 Mm Fans; Removing The 172 Mm Fans; Installing The 172 Mm Fans - HP server rx4610 Service Manual

Chapter 6

Replacing Hot-Swap Components

Hot Swapping the 172 mm Fans

The four 172 mm cooling fans are mounted in pairs on each side of the chassis. You can hot-swap these
fans without turning the server system power off. Each fan uses an amber LED located on the fan's casing
to indicate the fan has
the amber LED on the failed fan itself will be illuminated. The individual fan LEDs may be seen through
view-ports in the fan covers

Removing the 172 mm Fans

To remove the 172 mm fan, complete the following steps:
1. Observe all standard safety and ESD precautions.
2. Slide the server out of the rack far enough to expose the fan-access doors near the front sides
of the chassis.
CAUTION
3. Slide the plastic latch on the fan cover upwards and pull the door open.
4. Grasp the fan assembly with the finger holes and pull it out.

Installing the 172 mm Fans

To install the 172 mm fan, complete the following procedure:
failed. If it is a failed fan, the amber LED will be illuminated on the front panel, and
Do not leave the door open for an extended time. Cooling of the system could be
reduced.
Figure 20. Removing the 172 mm Fans
LED Indicator
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