Replacing the hard disk drive fan duct

This procedure applies only to the 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies.

Attention

To ensure proper cooling and airflow, do not operate the server for more than 30 minutes with the side cover removed.

To install the hard disk drive fan duct on the 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies, complete the following steps.

Read the safety information in Safety and Installation guidelines.
Lower the hard disk drive fan duct into the chassis, making sure the two guide pins and two latches on the chassis protrude through the respective holes on the hard disk drive fan duct.
The following illustration is for 5U server models with 2.5" hot swap hard disk drives installed.
Figure 1. 2.5" hard disk drive fan duct installation for 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies

The following illustration is for 5U server models with 3.5" hot swap hard disk drives installed.
Figure 2. 3.5" hard disk drive fan duct installation for 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies
Connect the hard disk drive fan duct cable to the system board (see System-board internal connectors for the location of the fan assembly connector).
Attention
Remember to insert the hard disk drive fan duct cable into the relevant retention clips.
The following illustration is for 5U server models with 2.5" hot swap hard disk drives installed.
Figure 3. 2.5" hard disk drive fan duct cable installation for 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies

The following illustration is for 5U server models with 3.5" hot swap hard disk drives installed.
Figure 4. 3.5" hard disk drive fan duct cable installation for 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies
Stand the server back up in its vertical position.
Install and lock the side cover (see Replacing the side cover).
Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached devices and turn on the server.

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