Part Replacement; Fan Module Replacement - Western Digital OpenFlex F3 Series User Manual

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3.2 Part Replacement
Caution: In the event of multiple/simultaneous part failures, the order of hot replacement
should be as follows:
1. Fans
2. PSUs
3. All other CRUs
Table 31: Summary of Part Replacement Times
3.2.1 Fan Module Replacement
Important: If more than one Fan Module has failed, each Fan Module must be replaced one
at a time. Replacing more than one Fan Module at a time may cause the enclosure to go into
thermal shutdown.
Table 32: Replacement Procedure Info
Required Tools
None
Step 1 : Unpack and inspect the new Fan Module for damage.
a. Inspect the packaging that the Fan Module replacement was shipped in and record any
damage to the box. Large cuts, open boxes, and crushed corners should be reported.
b. Remove the Fan Module from the packaging and verify that there is no damage to the
Fan Module. Dents, scratches, and broken parts should be reported. If major damage has
occurred to the Fan Module, DO NOT use the replacement part.
c. Store in a safe location until the Fan Module is needed for installation.
Step 2 : Remove the Fan Module from the enclosure.
a. From the rear of the rack, unlock the Fan Module by turning the thumbscrew
counterclockwise until the screw threads are not engaged any longer. The location of the
thumbscrew is shown in the following image.
Part Name
Fan Module
PSU
BMC Module
OpenFlex F3x00
Rails
Chassis
# of People Required
Replacement Time
2 minutes
3 minutes
2 minutes
2 minutes
65 minutes
60 minutes
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3.2 Part Replacement

Time Required
2 minutes
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