Removing a simple-swap fan

Use this information to remove a simple-swap fan in the server.

The server comes with two 120 mm x 38 mm simple-swap fans in the fan cage assembly. The following instructions can be used to install any simple-swap fan in the server.

Note

1. When you install the second microprocessor, you must also install fan 2 and the air baffle that come with the second microprocessor upgrade kit. The fan filler can only be removed when fan 2 is installed. Otherwise, the fan filler must be installed for proper cooling.
   Figure 1. The available fan sockets in the server
   
   
2. You can order the three additional fans for redundant cooling.

Read the safety information in Safety and Installation guidelines.

Attention

Static electricity that is released to internal server components when the server is powered-on might cause the server to halt, which might result in the loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when you work inside the server with the power on.

If you are replacing a server component in the server, you need to turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables.

To remove a simple-swap fan, complete the following steps.

1. Unlock and remove the left-side cover (see Removing the left-side cover).
2. Open the fan cage cover.
3. Open the fan-locking handle by sliding the blue release latch in the direction of the arrow.
   Figure 2. Open the fan-locking handle
   
   
4. Pull outward on the free end of the handle to remove the fan from the server.
5. If you are instructed to return the simple-swap fan, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.