Replacing A Fixed Fan; Figure 87. Removing A Fan From The Fixed Fan Module - Intel SERVER SYSTEM SR2500AL User Manual

6. Install the server system cover. For instructions, see
Cover".

Replacing a Fixed Fan

Caution: The system fans are NOT hot swappable. Before removing or replacing a fan, you must
first take the server out of service, turn off all peripheral devices connected to the system,
turn off the system by pressing the power button, and unplug the AC power cord from the
system or wall outlet.
Note: The fans that are integrated into the power supply cannot be replaced separately. If one of
the fans in the power supply fails, the power supply must be replaced.
The system fans at the front of the server system can be individually replaced if one of
them fails. Use the steps below to replace a fan.
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this book. See
Information".
2. Power down the server and unplug all peripheral devices and the AC power
cable(s).
3. Remove the server system cover. For instructions, see
Cover".
4. Remove the fan module assembly. For instructions, see
5. There are no screws to loosen. Remove the fan from the fan module (see letter "A"
in the figure below).
6. Position the replacement fan so the connector on the fan is at the right and pointing
down.
7. With the fan oriented correctly, insert the fan into the fan module (see letter "A" in
the figure below), and snap in place.
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Figure 87. Removing a Fan from the Fixed Fan Module

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