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Replacing a fan

  • Shutting down the impaired node
    To shut down the impaired node, you must determine the status of the node and, if necessary, take over the node so that the healthy node continues to serve data from the impaired node storage.
  • Removing the controller module
    You must remove the controller module from the chassis when you replace a component inside the controller module.
  • Replacing a fan
    To replace a fan, remove the failed fan module and replace it with a new fan module.
  • Reinstalling the controller module
    After you replace a component within the controller module, you must reinstall the controller module in the system chassis and boot it.
  • Completing the replacement process
    After you replace the part, you can return the failed part to Lenovo, as described in the RMA instructions shipped with the kit.Contact technical support at Lenovo Data Center Support if you need the RMA number or additional help with the replacement procedure.