Installing A Hot-Swap Fan - IBM x3400 - System - 7975 User Manual

10. Connect the external cables and power cords.
If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise go to
"Completing the installation" on page 68.

Installing a hot-swap fan

To replace a hot-swap fan, complete the following steps:
1. Review the safety information that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines"
2. Remove the side cover (see "Removing the side cover" on page 26).
3. Take your finger and slide the orange release tab in the direction indicated by
4. If you are instructed to return the hot-swap fan, follow all packaging instructions,
5. Touch the static-protective package that contains the hot-swap fan to any
6. Align the fan over the fan slot.
9. Make sure that both the ac and dc power LEDs on the rear of the power
supply are lit, indicating that the power supply is operating correctly.
on page 22.
Attention: Static electricity that is released to internal server components
when the server is powered-on might cause the server to halt, which could
result in the loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an
electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when working
inside the server with the power on.
Attention: To ensure proper system cooling, do not leave the cover off the
server for more than 2 minutes.
the arrow on top of the fan to unlock the fan-locking handle. Grasp the fan
handle and pull the fan out of the fan cage assembly.
Hot-swap fan
and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the fan from the package
and place it on a static-protective surface.
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