Replace a chassis fan
Failed or failing chassis fans can cause the system to overheat and shutdown. Replace a failed chassis fan as
soon as possible. A failed chassis fan is indicated by:
•
An error in XCC
•
An error in the Prism web console
Note: It is possible to replace the chassis fan while the system is powered on, if the cable management arm is
in place. To replace a chassis fan:
1. Pull the node chassis from the rack.
2. Remove the top cover as described in the
Information
Center.
3. Replace the chassis fan with the error LED on, as described in the
the
ThinkSystem Information
4. Replace the top cover as described in the
Information
Center.
5. Push node chassis back into the rack.
6. Verify that the chassis fan is successfully replaced:
•
Error LED for the replaced fan is off
•
Amber warning light on the node front panel is off
•
No error shown in XCC
•
No error shown in Prism
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Lenovo Converged HX Series Hardware Replacement Guide
Figure 6. Chassis fan
Removing the top cover
Center.
Replacing the top cover
procedure in the
ThinkSystem
Replacing a hot-swap fan
procedure in the
ThinkSystem
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