Remove a fan bridge cable

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

About this task

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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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CAUTION

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

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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

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

• Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See Power off the server.

• If the node is installed in an enclosure or mounted, remove the node from the enclosure or mount. See Configuration guide.

Procedure

1. Make preparation for this task.
   1. Remove the fan shroud. See Remove a fan shroud.
   2. If applicable, remove the expansion filler. See Remove the expansion filler.
   3. If applicable, remove the expansion kit. See Remove the expansion kit.
   4. Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.
2. Remove the fan bridge cable cover.
   1. Slide the pull-out information tabs outward from the node.
   2. Remove the four screws that secure the fan bridge cable cover; then lift up the fan bridge cable cover to remove it from the node.
      Figure 1. Removing the fan bridge cable cover
      
      
3. Disconnect the fan bridge cable from the fan module.
   Figure 2. Disconnecting the fan bridge cable
   
   
4. Push the fan bridge cable to the left (viewed from the front of the node); then, pull and remove the fan bridge cable from the node.
   Figure 3. Removing the fan bridge cable