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Remove a fan shroud (Rack mount)

Follow instructions in this section to remove a fan shroud.

About this task

S002
disconnect all power
CAUTION
The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
S017
moving parts
CAUTION
Hazardous moving fan blades nearby. Keep fingers and other body parts away.
S033
240VA shock hazard
CAUTION

Hazardous energy present. Voltages with hazardous energy might cause heating when shorted with metal, which might result in spattered metal, burns, or both.

Attention

Procedure

  1. Let the top side of the node facing up.
  2. Remove the fan shroud.
    1. Remove the two screws that secure the fan shroud to the node.
    2. Lift up the fan shroud from the node, and place it on a flat clean surface.
      Figure 1. Removing the fan shroud

After you finish

  1. Install a replacement unit or proceed to the steps below if the node is not to be installed to the enclosure.
    • Install a replacement unit. See Install a fan shroud (Rack mount).
    • If the server is not to be installed in a enclosure, complete the following steps:
      1. Remove the fan bridge cable dust filler from the fan bridge cable.
        Figure 2. Removing the fan bridge cable dust filler

      2. Install the fan module. See “Install a fan module” in SE100 User Guide.
      3. Install the desktop mount fan shroud. See “Install a desktop mount fan shroud” in SE100 User Guide.

  2. If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.