Supermicro SUPERSERVER 6013P-8 Plus, User Manual

Page: 63 / 108

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
6-3
6-3 System Fans
Two 10-cm blower fans provide all the cooling needed for the SuperServer 6013P-
8+. 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 6-2.
System Fan Failure
The fans run at 5000 rpm. If a fan fails, the ambient air temperature in the chassis
will rise and activate the overheat LED on the control panel. Replace any failed
fan immediately with the same type and model. You must power down the
system before replacing a cooling fan (removing the power cord is also recom-
mended as a safety precaution).
Replacing System Cooling Fans
1. Removing a fan:
After turning off the power to the system, first remove the chassis cover
and unplug the fan cable from the motherboard. Unscrew the failed
blower fan from the chassis and pull it completely out from the
serverboard.
2. Installing a new fan:
Replace the failed fan with an identical 10-cm, 12 volt fan (available from
Supermicro: p/n FAN-0059). Install the new fan in its proper place in the
chassis by positioning it on the two mounting posts. Secure the fan to
the chassis with the screws you removed previously, then attach the fan
wires to the same chassis fan header you removed it from. Make sure
the air seal under the fan is properly installed and creating a good seal.
Power up the system and check that the fan is working properly and that
the LED on the control panel has turned off. Finish by replacing the
chassis cover.