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3.7 System Cooling
Multiple 8-cm fans provide the cooling for the system. Fans may be replaced while the system
continues to operate. Cooling is aided by louvers in the chassis that help prevent expelled
hot air from returning into the chassis.
Changing a System Fan
To replace fans in the chassis front, or on the top row of the chassis rear. The logical fan
numbering is shown in
1. Determine which fan is failing. If possible, use the BMC.
2. Push the metal release latches on each side of the fan, and pull the fan out.
3. Place the replacement fan into the vacant space. Push until the latches click and the fan
is secure.
Note: To replace a power supply/fan combination, see the
Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation
Chapter
1.
Figure 3-10. Replacing the Fans
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Power Supply
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