Installing The Front System Fan Assembly - IBM System x3200 Type 4362 Problem Determination And Service Manual

Installing the front system fan assembly

This procedure applies only to server models that have a front system fan
assembly.
Attention:
v Replace a failed fan within 48 hours.
v To ensure proper cooling and airflow, do not operate the server for more than 30
To install the front system fan assembly, complete the following steps.
1. Insert the fan assembly retaining tab over the right edge of the hard disk drive
2. Route the hard disk drive signal cable through the opening on the bottom edge
3. Rotate the fan assembly toward the backplane until the release tabs are fully
4. Rotate the drive cage toward the front of the server until it stops; then, press
5. Connect the fan assembly cable to the system board (see "System-board
6. Install the side cover (see "Installing the side cover" on page 40).
7. Lock the side cover if it was unlocked during removal.
8. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached
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minutes with the side cover removed.
backplane; then, rotate the fan assembly toward the backplane. Do not fully
close the fan assembly.
of the fan assembly; then, route the hard disk drive power cable through the slot
on the left edge of the fan assembly. Ensure that the hard disk drive cables will
not be pinched between the fan assembly and the hard disk drive backplane
when the fan assembly is installed.
engaged.
and hold the retaining tab on top of the cage while rotating the drive cage into
the chassis until it locks into place.
internal connectors" on page 9 for the location of the front fan connector).
Note: Before you continue, check all internal power cables to be sure that they
are connected to the system board and other optional devices.
devices and turn on the server.
Release tabs
Slot
Front fan assembly