Supermicro 6048R-E1CR36N, User Manual

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Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
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6-4 System Fans
Seven 8-cm hot-swap chassis fans provide redundant cooling for the 6048R-
E1CR36N. It is very important that the chassis top cover is properly installed and
making a good seal in order for the cooling air to circulate properly through the
chassis and cool the components. See Figure 6-3.
System Fan Failure
Fan speed is controlled by system temperature via a BIOS setting. If a fan fails,
the remaining fans will ramp up to full speed and the overheat/fan fail LED on
the control panel will turn on. Replace any failed fan at your earliest convenience
with the same type and model (the system can continue to run with a failed fan).
Remove the top chassis cover while the system is still running to determine which
of the fans has failed.
Replacing System Fans
Removing a Fan
1. Remove the top chassis cover while the system is still running to determine
which of the fans has failed.
2. Depress the tab on the side of the fan to unlock and remove the fan along
with its housing. The fan's power connections will automatically detach.
3. System power does not need to be shut down since the fans are hot-plugga-
ble.
4. Replace the failed fan with an identical 8-cm, 12 volt fan (available from
Supermicro).
5. Position the new fan into the space vacated by the failed fan previously re-
moved. A "click" can be heard when the fan is fully installed in place and the
power connections are made.
6. If the system power is on, the hot-plug feature will cause the fan to start im-
mediately upon being connected to its header on the serverboard.
Note: Use caution when working around the backplane. Do not touch the backplane
with any metal objects and make sure no ribbon cables touch the backplane or
obstruct the holes, which aid in proper airflow.
Figure 6-3. Replacing System Cooling Fans
6-5 Drive Bay Installation/Removal
Accessing the Drive Bays
SAS/SATA Drives: You do not need to access the inside of the chassis or remove
power to replace or swap SATA drives. Proceed to the next step for instructions.
Note: You must use standard 1" high, drives in the 6048R-E1CR36N.