Installing/Removing A Fan; Removing A Fan; Figure 4-7 Mechanic Components Of Fans; Table 4-3 Mechanic Components Of A Fan - Qsan XCubeSAN XS3200 Series Hardware Manual

4.3.

Installing/Removing a Fan

XCubeSAN series uses different fan for 4U/3U and 2U system chassis. Please refer to following
information for the fan installing/removing guide.

4.3.1. Removing a Fan

Figure 4-7
Table 4-3
Number
1
2
Following contents and figures are detail steps of removing a fan from the system chassis.
Hold the fan handle first, and then press the fan release tab. Pull out the fan around half of

the total fan module length.
 Use one hand to hold one end of the fan (the side with release tab and handle) and the other
hand hold the bottom of the fan; pull out the fan until it is free from the system chassis.
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CAUTION:
The fan is heavy; please use both hands while removing, holding, or carrying a
fan. The fan for XCubeSAN series is hot swappable fan, but power off the
system to do the fan installing or removing is recommended. Recommended
place for installing/removing a fan: the system chassis is on the well secured
rack or on stable places.
Mechanic Components of Fans
Mechanic Components of a Fan
Description
Fan Release Tab
Fan Handle