Install the fan (front and rear)

Follow instructions in this section to install the front fan or rear fan.

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.

Attention

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

Procedure

1. Install the front fan or rear fan.
   1. Align the four rubber mounts on the fan with the corresponding holes on the chassis.
   2. With a pair of pliers, gently pull the tips of the four rubber mounts through the holes until the fan is secured to the chassis.
      Figure 1. Installing the front fan or the rear fan
      
      

      Note

      Make sure the rubber mounts are fully pulled out of the holes to secure the fans steadily to the chassis.

      Figure 2. Front fan and rear fan rubber mounts installation
      
      
2. Connect the fan cable to the system board. See Internal cable routing.