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Install a hot-swap fan (front and rear)

Follow instructions in this section to install a front or rear hot-swap fan.

About this task

Attention
  • Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.
  • Make sure to replace a defective fan with another unit of the exact same type.
  • 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.
  • The following illustrations show the front and rear fan numbering:
    Figure 1. Front fan numbering
    Front fan numbering
    Figure 2. Rear fan numbering
    Rear fan numbering

Procedure

  1. Make sure the airflow direction label on the fan is facing up; then, align the fan with the fan socket.
  2. Press and hold the orange latch; then, slide the fan into the socket until it clicks into place.
    Note
    A front fan is used as an example in the illustration, but the installation method is the same for rear fans.
    Figure 3. Hot-swap fan installation
    Hot-swap fan installation

After you finish

Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.