Supermicro SuperServer 5035L-I, User Manual

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Figure 6-5. Replacing the System Fan
6-5 System Fans
The SC731 includes a super quiet system fan that provides cooling for the chassis.
No tools or screws are required to install the system fan.
Fan Failure
Under normal operation, the chassis fan and the power supply fan both run continu-
ously. If the chassis fan fails, the system must be powered down before replacing
it. If the power supply fan fails, the power supply itself must be replaced.
Replacing the System Fan
Power down the server and disconnect it from the power source. 1.
Remove the left chassis cover as described in Section 6-4. 2.
Insert the four rubber pins into the four mounting holes surrounding the fan 3.
grill on the rear of the chassis.
Place the system fan on top of the fan grill, aligning the mounting holes of the 4.
fan grill with the mounting holes of the system fan.
Pull the rubber pins through the mounting holes of the system fan to secure 5.
the fan to the chassis.
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