Install a fan

Use this information to install a fan.

To avoid possible danger, read and follow the following safety information.

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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

To avoid personal injury, disconnect the fan cables before removing the fan from the device.

Before you install a fan, complete the following steps:

1. Read the following section(s) to ensure that you work safely.

   • Safety

   • Installation Guidelines

To install a fan, complete the following steps:

Figure 1. Fan installation

Table 1. Fan installation

1 Cable slot

2 Fan cable

1. Align the fan with the slot in the fan cage; then, place the fan into the slot. Make sure the fan cable goes in the cable slot, under the round pin as shown.
2. Connect the fan cable to the connector by pressing it down until it clicks.
   Figure 2. Fan power cable routing
   
   

   Note

   Each fan has a corresponding cable connector on system board. Make sure you connect the cable to the right connector (see System-board connectors).