Hot-Plug Front I/O Fans - Compaq ProLiant 8000 Maintenance And Service Manual

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Hot-Plug Front I/O Fans

The two hot-plug front I/O fans are housed together in a cage assembly, but they can be
removed individually.
To remove a hot-plug front I/O fan:
1. Use the access key to unlock and open the hot-plug I/O fan access door in the top access
panel


2. Hook one finger through the thumbstrap
the thumbstrap.
3. Lift the hot-plug I/O fan out of the fan cage
Figure 2-29. Removing a hot-plug front I/O fan
CAUTION: Never remove both hot-plug I/O fans while the server is powered up. Overheating
and damage to hardware could result. If appropriate Compaq software drivers are installed, the
operating system software will initiate a power shutdown if overheating occurs.
. See "I/O Expansion Slots and Related Components" later in this chapter.
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