Installing or Replacing Parts and Accessories
removing/replacing hot-swap and hot-plug devices
The zx6000 and rx2600 have hard disk drives that are hot-pluggable and power supplies and fans
that are hot-swappable. This section explains how to swap the following devices while the
system is running:
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System fans
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Power supplies
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Hard drives
system fans
There are four system fans to keep the system cool when it is running. The system fans are
hot-swappable, allowing you to replace a fan while the system is running.
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CAUTION: When the system is running, the metal cover must be replaced within four minutes to prevent
components from overheating.
removing a system fan
1. Remove the system cover(s).
2. Remove the fan.
a. To remove:
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fan 1A, 1B, 2 or 3 from a rack-mounted system, or
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fan 3 from a tower system,
grasp the appropriate fan and lift it out of the fan socket.
Removing System Fans
2–12
1A
2
1B
3
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