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Note: Make a note of the routing of the fan cable to the connector. You will have to route the fan
cable the same way when you install the fan.
b.
Grasp the top of the fan with your index finger and thumb and lift the fan out of the server.
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Fan 3
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Fan 2
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Fan 1
Removing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 fans
Take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity. Wear an anti-static wrist strap and use a
static-protected mat or surface. For more information, see “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page xix.
Perform the following steps to remove a failed fan:
1. Turn off the node while ensuring that its data is mirrored and synchronized. See MAP 5350 in the
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller 2145 Troubleshooting Guide for more information.
2.
Slide the node forward to gain access to the fan doors (
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in Figure 235 on page 213).
3. Open the fan door for the failing fan. The LED near the connector of the failing fan assembly is lit,
unless you remove the power cable.
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Figure 234. Connectors for the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8A4 heat exchange fans
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