Installing a 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.
Procedure
  1. Back up all server data.
  2. If installed, remove the front bezel.
  3. Power down the server.
  4. Remove all power:
    1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
    2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
  5. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
  6. Do one of the following:
  7. Remove the access panel.
  8. To determine which fan blanks to remove to install the additional fans, see Fan population guildlines.
  9. Remove the fan blank.

    Removing the fan blank
  10. Install the fan, and then connect the cable to the system board.
    CAUTION: The fan lacks a fan guard. Special attention is needed when removing or installing the fan to prevent finger injury.

    Installing the fan
  11. Install the access panel.
  12. Install the server into the rack.
  13. Connect all peripheral cables to the server.
  14. Connect each power cord to the server.
  15. Connect each power cord to the power source.
  16. Power up the server.
  17. If removed, install the bezel.

The installation is complete.