How To Replace the System Fans

The system fans are mounted in the drive/fan bay. There are potentially four fan units in this bay, depending on your configuration, two small units which cool the PCI slots, and two larger, double-fan units which cool the memory module and the processors. All fan units are hot-swappable, and can be added or replaced without shutting down the server.

Remove The System Fans

  1. Remove the right side access panels.

  2. Determine which fan unit needs to be replaced. The green LED indicates fan unit is operating correctly.

  3. Grasp the fan unit firmly and pull straight out from the drive/fan bay.

Re-install the System Fans

  1. Remove the right side access panels.

  2. Determine where the fan unit needs to be placed. Large, double-fan units are on the bottom, and the small, single-fan units are on top.

  3. Grasp the fan unit and push inward, seating the fan unit firmly in the drive/fan bay.