Replacing A Controller Fan Module; Removing A Controller Fan Module - Seagate Exos E 4U106 Hardware Installation And Maintenance Manual

4. Verify that the System Fan Status LED is off. Verify that the cooling fans are spinning with no fail states. Verify
that the front panel LED states show no amber module faults.
5. If replacing multiple fans, repeat
details.

Replacing a controller fan module

This section provides procedures for replacing a failed controller fan module. Illustrations in controller fan
replacement procedures show top panel views of the enclosure, with the fan properly oriented for insertion into the
top panel of the enclosure, near the IOMs. Remove the controller bay cover B to access the controller module fan.
See Figure 9 (page
If a controller channel fan fails, the remaining fan is sufficient to maintain operation of the enclosure. You need not
halt operations and completely power-off the enclosure when replacing only one controller module fan.
CAUTION: Do not remove the cover from the controller fan module due to danger from electric shock inside.
Return the module to your supplier for repair.
See CAUTION bullets regarding electrostatic discharge and anti-static protection on
TIP: The illustrations show controller fan module replacement as you face the enclosure front and view the top
panel. See also

Removing a controller fan module

CAUTION: Removing a controller fan module disrupts the enclosure's airflow. Do not remove the fan until you
have received the replacement module. It is important that all FRU module slots are filled when the enclosure is in
operation.
1. Grasp the latch tab on the interior channel wall of the enclosure, and squeeze the tab against the wall to release
the channel fan from its locked position as shown in
Figure 64 Removing a controller fan (1 of 2)
step 1
22). Reattach controller bay cover B when you complete the procedure.
Figure 11 (page 23) and Figure 18 (page
through step 4. See FRU Replacement Time Limit
33).
Figure 64.
(Table 12) for more
page 73.
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