Install a fan
Follow instructions in this section to install a fan.
About this task
To avoid potential danger, make sure to read and follow the safety information.
Attention
Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to make sure that you work safely.
Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the node and chassis; then, take the component out of the package and place it on a static-protective surface.
Procedure
- Install the fan.
Align the fan with the fan slot in the fan cage, orienting the fan with the label side on top and following the airflow arrows on the fan bottom as illustrated; then, lower and press the fan into the fan slot until it is securely seated.
Insert the four rivets on the top side from the exterior of the fan cage to secure the fan to the fan cage.
Connect the fan cable to the system board.
Figure 1. Fan installation
- Route the fan cables as shown.Figure 2. Fan cable routing
From (fan) To (System board) 1 Fan 1 cable Fan 1 connector 2 Fan 2 cable Fan 2 connector 3 Fan 3 cable Fan 3 connector 4 Fan 4 cable Fan 4 connector
After you finish
- Make sure that all the required cables are routed and connected correctly; then, reinstall the top cover (see Install the top cover).
- Reinstall the node into the chassis (see Install a node to the chassis).
- Make sure that the required power supply units are installed and power cords are connected; then, power on the node (see Install a hot-swap power supply and Power on the node).
- Proceed to complete the parts replacement (see Complete the parts replacement).
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