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AX100-Series Replacing a CPU Fan 6 or 7 Revision A03 June 6, 2005 This document describes how to replace a CPU fan on the AX100-Series motherboard. CPU fan 6 is dedicated to the central processing unit on SP A, and is the only CPU fan in AX100SC/AX100SCi systems. CPU fan 7 cools the processor on SP B in an AX100 or AX100i storage system.
Handling FRUs Handling FRUs This section describes the precautions that you must take and the general procedures you must follow when removing, installing, and storing fans, the storage processor assembly, or any other Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Power Issues and AX100-Series storage systems are designed to be powered up FRUs continually.
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Handling FRUs Use the ESD kit when handling any FRU. If an emergency arises and the ESD kit is not available, follow the procedures in the Emergency Procedures (Without an ESD Kit) section. Emergency In an emergency when an ESD kit is not available, use the following Procedures (Without procedures to reduce the possibility of an electrostatic discharge by an ESD Kit)
Removing the Storage Processor Assembly Removing the Storage Processor Assembly Removing the storage processor assembly from the AX100-Series chassis provides access to internal parts that you can replace, including memory cards, system and CPU fans, and, on AX100SC/AX100SCi models, a battery-backed cache card. Make sure you have an ESD wriststrap attached to your wrist as you perform the following steps.
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Removing the Storage Processor Assembly CAUTION The SP assembly weighs approximately 20 pounds (9 kg) and comes completely out of the storage-system chassis; be prepared to support the assembly without dropping it. a. For systems with knob-style securing latches at either side of the storage processor assembly, turn the latches 1/4 turn —...
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Removing the Storage Processor Assembly Spring Release EMC3119 Removing the SP Assembly (Hoop Latches) Figure 3 5. Place the assembly on a clean, anti-static surface. Removing the Storage Processor Assembly...
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Removing the Storage Processor Assembly Removing the SP Assembly Cover 1. Facing the assembly from the rear, press the cover release buttons on each side of the SP assembly as you pull the cover back with your thumbs. This action, shown in Figure 4, releases the cover from the assembly chassis.
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Removing the Storage Processor Assembly Tabs Tab Slots EMC2816 Figure 5 Lifting the Cover from the SP Assembly Chassis 3. Without straining the power cord cluster(s), turn the cover over and rest it against the side and the system fans, as shown in Figure 6. EMC2817 Resting the Cover Against the SP Assembly Chassis Figure 6...
Replacing the CPU Fan Replacing the CPU Fan Make sure you have an ESD wriststrap attached to your wrist as you perform the following steps. The illustrations in this section show the replacement of CPU fan 6, in an AX100SC/AX100SCi. Use the same procedure to replace fan 7. The second CPU fan resides on SP B, to the left (from the system rear) of SP A.
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Replacing the CPU Fan Replacing the CPU Fan 1. Remove the replacement fan from its antistatic bag. 2. Align the replacement fan as indicated by the arrows on its top and side (the arrows should point up from the motherboard and away from the processor).
Replacing the Storage Processor Assembly Replacing the Storage Processor Assembly Make sure you have an ESD wriststrap attached to your wrist as you follow these steps to replace the storage processor assembly in the AX100-Series chassis. Replacing the SP Assembly Cover 1.
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Replacing the Storage Processor Assembly Released Position Finger Hold EMC2825 Installing the SP Assembly in the Chassis (Knob Latches) Figure 10 b. For systems with hoop-style securing latches at either side of the storage processor assembly, simply push the storage processor assembly directly into the chassis, as shown in Figure 11.
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Replacing the Storage Processor Assembly 4. Power up the storage system. 5. Use Navisphere® Express to verify that the new fan is operational. a. From a network-connected station, start Navisphere® Express for the AX100-Series storage system by entering the IP address in a browser window.
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