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Removing the system fan in the optional hot-swap rear hard disk drive cage

Use this information to remove the system fan in the optional hot-swap rear hard disk drive cage.

Note
The system fans in the optional hot-swap rear hard disk drive cage are used for system boards that support Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 V2 series.

To remove the system fan in the optional hot-swap rear hard disk drive cage, complete the following steps.

  1. Read the safety information that begins in Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. Turn off the server (see Turning off the server) and all attached peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external cables from the server.
  3. Remove the server top cover (see Removing the server top cover).
  4. Disconnect the system fan cable from the connector on the system board.
    Note
    Remember to remove the excess cabling from the cable clip, as shown in the following illustration.


  5. Grasp the top of the fan with your index finger and thumb and slowly lift the fan out of the rear hard disk drive cage.


  6. If you are instructed to return the system fan, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.