Installing The Rear System Fan - IBM System x3200 Problem Determination And Service Manual

Installing the rear system fan

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 rear system fan, complete the following steps.
Rubber
grommets
1. The replacement fan comes with the rubber grommets installed, however they
2. Position the fan so that the grommets protrude through the holes in the chassis;
3. Connect the fan cable to the system board (see "System-board internal
4. Install any adapters that were removed (see "Installing an adapter" on page 84).
5. Install the side cover (see "Installing the side cover" on page 78).
6. Lock the side cover if it was unlocked during removal.
7. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached
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minutes with the side cover removed.
may have come out during shipment. If any of the rubber grommets are missing
from the fan install them on the fan before continuing. Use needle-nosed pliers
to pull the grommets through the holes in the fan.
then, use needle-nosed pliers to pull the grommets through the holes from
outside the chassis.
connectors" on page 9 for the location of the rear fan connector).
devices and turn on the server.
Rear system
Fan