System Fans - Supermicro SUPERO SC217 Series User Manual

SC217 Chassis Manual
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System Fans

Four fans provide cooling for the chassis. These fans circulate air through the chas-
sis as a means of lowering the chassis internal temperature. The SC217 system
fans are easy-to-change modules. There is no need to uninstall any other parts
inside the system when replacing fans, and no tools are required for installation.
Changing a System Fan
1. If necessary, open the chassis while the system is running to determine which
fan has failed. Never run the server for an extended period of time with the
chassis cover open.
2. After determining which fan needs to be replaced, power down the associated
node as described in Section 5-2.
3. Remove the node drawer from the chassis.
4. Remove the failed fan's power cable from the backplane.
5. Lift the fan housing up and out of the chassis.
6. Push the fan up from the bottom and out of the top of the housing.
Figure 5-17. System Fan Placement
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