Remove the fan cage
IMPORTANT: When installing or replacing server
components, one or more fans might need to be removed. To prevent an orderly or immediate server
shutdown, Hewlett Packard Enterprise highly recommends powering down the server
during these procedures. To determine if powering down is required, see the specific procedure.
IMPORTANT: For optimum cooling, install fans in all primary fan locations. For more information, refer to the fan locations table.
To remove the component:
- Do one of the following:
- For tower models, open and remove the tower bezel.
- For rack models, if installed, remove the security bezel.
- Power down the server.
- Remove all power:
- Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
- Disconnect each power cord from the server .
- Do one of the following:
- For tower models, place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up.
- For rack models, extend the server from the rack.
- Remove the access panel.
- Remove the air baffle.
- Remove the fan cage.
