Installing A Fan Backplane; Figure 14-2 Fan Backplane Connections - Sun Microsystems Sun Fire E25K Service Manual

FIGURE 14-2
Note – Avoid dropping screws into system cabinet during removal.
6. Remove the ten (10) M4x6 panhead screws by using a Phillips No. 2 extra long
(11 in. (27.9 cm) minimum) magnetic tip screwdriver, provided in the shipping kit.
7. From the left side of the card cage, grasp the left fan tray connector and pull
forward and angle the backplane around the fan tray slots.
8. Remove the fan backplane from the cabinet.
14.3

Installing a Fan Backplane

Note – When removing the upper fan trays, remember the bottom system kick plate
is NOT a step. Do NOT use the kick plate to gain access to the top fan trays. Obtain
a proper stool if required. Excessive weight on the kick plate will bend the door
support brackets.
1. Orienting the fan backplane with the power connector and the control connector
on the left (
fan tray slot separator (center of the double fan tray location) and set into position
over the mounting holes.
Note – Avoid dropping screws into system cabinet during installation.
Control ribbon cable connector
Power cable connector
Left fan tray connection
Fan Backplane Connections
), insert the board at an angle into the cabinet around the
FIGURE 14-2
Right fan tray connection
Chapter 14 Fan Backplane Replacement Procedure 14-5