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Install the fan bridge cable

Follow instructions in this section to install a fan bridge cable.

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.
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moving parts
CAUTION
Hazardous moving fan blades nearby. Keep fingers and other body parts away.
Attention

  • Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.

  • Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove it from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.

Procedure

  1. Locate the fan bridge cable to be installed.


    1 Cable of Fan module 12 Cable of Fan module 2
    3 Fan bridge cable 13 Fan bridge cable 2
  2. Install the fan bridge cable to the node.
    1. Align the fan bridge cable with the connector hole on the node.
    2. Insert the fan bridge cable to the connector hole; then push the fan bridge cable to the right (viewed from the front of the node) until it locks into place.
      Figure 1. Installing the fan bridge cable

  3. Route the cable through the pre-cut slot on the node.
    Note
    There are labels attached on the fan cables. Roll the label around the cable for easier cable routing.
    Figure 2. Cable routing for fan connector 1

    Figure 3. Cable routing for fan connector 2

  4. Install the fan bridge cable cover.
    1. Align the fan bridge cable cover with the screw slots on the node; then, tighten four screws to secure the fan bridge cable cover.
    2. Slide the pull-out information tabs towards the node.
      Figure 4. Installing the fan bridge cable cover

  5. Reconnect the fan bridge cable to the fan module cable. Route the cable properly through the cable slot on the top cover as illustrated to avoid interfering the fan shroud. For more information about cable routing, see Internal cable routing.
    Figure 5. Reconnecting the fan bridge cable

After you finish

  1. Install the top cover. See Install the top cover.
  2. If applicable, install the expansion filler. See Install the expansion filler.
  3. If applicable, install the expansion kit. See Install the expansion kit.
  4. Install the fan shroud. See Install the fan shroud.
  5. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.