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5. Remove the fan from the server:
a. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
b. Lift the fan out of the server, noting its orientation in the server.
Fan 1
6. Position the replacement fan correctly:
a. The airflow arrow on the side of the fan must point toward the rear of the
server.
b. Fans 2, 4, and 5 are positioned so that the fan cable exits from the fan near
the top of the server.
c. Fan 3 is positioned so that the fan cable exits from the fan near the bottom
of the server (a 180° difference from Fans 2, 4, and 5).
Note: Correct airflow is from the front to the rear of the server.
7. Connect the replacement fan cable to the system board.
Note: If you are replacing more than one fan, install all fans in the server
before connecting the cables to the system board.
Fan 5
Fan 4
Fan 3
Fan 2
Airflow
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