Remove a hot-swap fan (front and rear)

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

About this task

Attention

Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.
The following illustrations show the front and rear fan numbering:
Figure 1. Front fan numbering

Figure 2. Rear fan numbering

Procedure

Press and hold the orange latch to release the fan.
Grasp the fan and carefully pull it out of the server.
Note
A front fan is used as an example in the illustration, but the removal method is the same for rear fans.
Figure 3. Hot-swap fan removal

After you finish

If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

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