SuperServer 2029P-TXRT User's Manual
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System Cooling
Four 4-cm counter-rotating fans provide the cooling for the system. Each fan unit is actually
made up of two fans joined back-to-back, which rotate in opposite directions. This counter-
rotating action generates exceptional airflow and is effective in dampening vibration levels.
Changing a System Fan
1. Determine which fan is failing. If possible, use IPMI. If not, remove the chassis cover
while the power is on, and examine the fans to determine which one has failed.
2. Remove the failed fan's power cable from the backplane.
3. Lift the fan housing up and out of the chassis.
4. Push the fan up from the bottom and out of the top of the housing.
5. Place the replacement fan into the vacant space in the housing while making sure the
arrows on the top of the fan (indicating air direction) point in the same direction as the
arrows on the other fans.
6. Put the fan housing back into the chassis and reconnect the cable.
7.
Replace the drawer and confirm that the fan is working properly before replacing the
chassis cover.
