5-10 System Fans - Supermicro SC825M Series User Manual

SC825M(B) Chassis Manual

5-10 System Fans

The 825M(B) chassis includes four fans for cooling and air circulation. A dummy
fan is included as a place holder.
Rubber Fan Feet
Figure 5-19. System Fan and Dummy Fan in Fan Tray
Note: The 825M(B) chassis includes four pre-installed fans. An extra slot is included
for an optional fifth fan.
Replacing a System Fan
1. If necessary, open the chassis while the power is running to determine which
fan needs replacing. (Never run the server for an extended period of time with
the chassis open.)
2. Power down the system and remove the power cord from the back of the
power supply module as described in Section 5-2. Remove the chassis cover
as described in Section 5-3.
3. Remove the hard drive housing and DVD drive assembly (if equipped). For
instructions on doing this, see the section of this chapter on Installing the
Motherboard.
4. Disconnect the fan from the motherboard and lift the fan from the fan tray.
Dummy Fan
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System Fans