Replacing Fans 3 And 4 - IBM eServer xSeries 445 Type 8870 Option Installation Manual

8. Slide the server into the rack enclosure until it stops; then, secure the server in

Replacing fans 3 and 4

As shown in the illustration, fan 3 and fan 4 are located in front of the I/O board and
PCI-X slots. These fans are redundant, meaning that if one fails, the remaining fan
will temporarily speed up to properly cool the I/O components in the server. In the
event of a failure, you must replace the malfunctioning fan within 48 hours.
Complete the following steps to replace fans 3 and 4:
1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and "Installation guidelines" on
2. Pull out on the quick release latches on each side of the server; then, pull the
3. Remove the fan from the server:
Figure 17. Fans
4. Orient the new fan so that the latch release on the top of the fan is to the right
5. With the handle raised, push the replacement fan assembly into the server until
6. Push the handle down until it clicks into place under the latch release.
the rack enclosure using the quick release latches.
page 11.
Attention: All fans must be replaced within 48 hours of failing.
server out of its rack enclosure until it stops.
a. Press the latch release to the right and let the handle come up.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your
hardware.
Fan 4
Fan 3
b. Grasp the handle and lift the fan out of the server.
side of the server.
it clicks into place.
Latch release
Fan 1
Fan 2
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