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Installing a cooling fan
The procedure for installing standard and high performance fans is identical.
Prerequisites
WARNING:
Opening or removing the system cover when the system is on may expose you to a risk of electric shock. Exercise
utmost care while removing or installing cooling fans.
CAUTION:
The cooling fans are hot swappable. To maintain proper cooling while the system is on, replace only one fan at a time.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in
Steps
1
Holding the release tab, align the connector at the base of the cooling fan with the connector on the system board.
Figure 30. Installing cooling fan
2
Slide the cooling fan into the cooling fan assembly until the release tab locks into place.
Next step
Install the air shroud.
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Installing the air shroud
Intrusion switch
The chassis intrusion detection switch detects any intrusion into the system and creates a log entry in the system event log (SEL). This
switch is activated when the cover of your system is removed.
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Installing and removing system components
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