System fan

CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all bays are populated with either a component or a blank.
  1. Power down the server.
  2. Remove all power:
    1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
    2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
  3. Remove the access panel.
  4. Remove the system fan:
    1. Disconnect the fan cable.
    2. Remove two screws from the rear panel.
    3. Remove the fan module.


      Removing a fan

To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.