Replacing a rear fan

Use this information to replace a rear fan.

For proper cooling, the server requires that all fans in the system be operating at all times.

Attention

To ensure proper server operation, if a fan fails, replace the fan immediately.

See System-board internal connectors for the locations of the fan cable connectors.

Read the safety information that begins on page Safety and Installation guidelines

To install or replace a rear fan, complete the following steps

1. 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.
2. Orient the fan as the following illustration.
   Figure 1. Rear fan installation
   
   
3. Lower the fan into the fan slot in the server and ensure that is it seated correctly.
4. Connect the system fan cable to the connector on the system board. (see System-board internal connectors)
5. Install the server top cover (see Replacing the server top cover).
6. Reconnect the external cables; then, reconnect the power cords and turn on the peripheral devices and the server.