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Removing a hot-swap fan assembly

Use this information for instructions on how to remove a hot-swap fan from the server.

Attention
To ensure proper server operation, replace a failed hot-swap fan within 30 seconds.

To remove a hot-swap-fan, complete the following steps:

Note
These procedures for removing a hot-swap fan assembly apply to both the standard I/O book and the compute books.
  1. Before you begin, read Safety and Installation guidelines .
  2. Lower the fan handle down and pull the fan-pack out of the fan bay.
  3. Set the fan aside.

    Illustration of removing a hot-swap fan assembly
    Attention
    To ensure proper operation, replace a failed hot-swap fan within 30 seconds.
  4. If you are instructed to return the fan, follow all of the packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.