IBM MTM 2145-12F, Hardware Installation Manual

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Installing or replacing a fan module: 2145-92F
You can reinstall a fan module or replace a faulty fan module in a 2145-92F
expansion enclosure.
Before you begin
Important: You can replace a fan module without powering off the expansion
enclosure. However, to maintain operating temperature, replace the fan module
within 10 minutes of its removal. When a fan module is removed, the reduction in
airflow through the enclosure might cause the enclosure or its components to shut
down to protect from overheating.
About this task
The expansion enclosure might or might not be powered on, depending on the
number of fan modules that need to be replaced. For example, the expansion
enclosure must be powered off if all four fan modules are removed.
This task assumes that the following condition was met:
v You have removed a fan module, following the process described in “Removing
a fan module: 2145-92F” on page 123.
Procedure
1.
Hold the fan module with the release tab on top and the connector pin on the
bottom, as shown in Figure 98 on page 101.
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Figure 97. SAS cable correctly inserted into the SAS port
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SAN Volume Controller: Model 2145-SV1 Hardware Installation Guide