Remove the system fan cage

Use this information to remove the system fan cage.

Read the installation Guidelines

Power off the server for this task

ATTENTION: Static Sensitive Device Ground package before opening

Before removing the system fan cage:

1. Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.

2. If you are replacing the system fan cage, remove all system fans first. See Remove a system fan. If you are removing the system fan cage to access other components, you can remove it with the system fans installed.

To remove the system fan cage, complete the following steps:

Watch the procedure

A video of this procedure is available at YouTube.

Figure 1. System fan cage removal

1. Rotate the levers of the system fan cage to the rear of the server.
2. Lift the system fan cage straight up and out of the chassis.