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The system switches to nonredundant fan mode. The system continues to operate in this mode.
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The system health LED flashes amber.
If a second fan rotor failure or a missing fan occurs, the operating system gracefully shuts down.
Installing a fan option
Prerequisites
Review the fan and heatsink requirements for specific hardware configurations.
About this task
The installation and removal procedures for the standard and high performance fans are the same.
Procedure
IMPORTANT: The fan setup can either be all seven of standard or high performance fans. Do not mix fan types in the
same server.
1.
Power down the server.
2.
If installed, open the cable management arm.
3.
Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
4.
Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
5.
Remove the server from the rack.
6.
Place the server on a flat, level work surface.
7.
Remove the access panel.
8.
Remove the middle cover.
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