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System Fans
Two 10-cm blower fans provide all the cooling needed for the SuperServer 6017R-
TDLF. It is very important that the chassis top cover is properly installed and making
a good seal in order for the cooling air to circulate properly through the chassis and
cool the components. See Figure 6-2.
System Fan Failure
Fan speed is controlled by system temperature via IPMI. If a fan fails, the remaining
fan will ramp up to full speed and the overheat/fan fail LED on the control panel will
turn on. Replace any failed fan at your earliest convenience with the same type and
model (the system can continue to run with a failed fan).
Accessing the Inside of the System
Remove the top chassis cover while the system is still running to determine which
of the two fans has failed:
1. Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it
locks (you will hear a "click").
2. Depress the two buttons on the top of the chassis to release the top cover.
Push the cover away from you until it stops.
3. Lift the top cover from the chassis to gain full access to the inside of the
server. See Figure 6-2.
4. Power down the system before replacing a fan. Removing the power cord
from the power supply is also recommended as a safety precaution.
Replacing System Cooling Fans
1. Detach the fan wires from the serverboard then lift the failed fan off its mount-
ing posts and completely free from the serverboard. See Figure 6-3.
2. Replace the failed fan with an identical fan (a 10-cm blower fan, available
from Supermicro). Install the new fan in its proper place in the chassis by
positioning it on the two mounting posts.
3. Attach the fan wires to the same chassis fan header you removed them from.
4. Power up the system and check that the fan is working properly and that
the LED on the control panel has turned off. Finish by replacing the chassis
cover.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
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