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

Use this information to replace 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 install the replacement 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. See System-board internal connectors for the locations of the fan cable connectors.
  3. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new fan to any unpainted metal surface on the server. Then, remove the new fan from the package.
  4. Orient the fan so that the fan cable points to the front of the server.
  5. Lower the fan into the fan slot in the server and ensure that is it seated correctly.

  6. Connect the system fan cable to the connector on the system board.
    Note
    Remember to insert the excess cabling into the cable clip, as shown in the following illustration.


  7. Install the server top cover (see Replacing the server top cover.
  8. Reconnect the external cables; then, reconnect the power cords and turn on the peripheral devices and the server.