Next steps
1
If removed, install the butterfly riser.
2
Follow the procedure listed in
After working inside your system
.
Cooling fans
The cooling fans are integrated into the system to dissipate the heat generated by the functioning of the system. These fans provide
cooling for the processors, expansion cards, and memory modules.
Your system supports up to six standard or high performance cabled cooling fans.
Table 38. Fan support matrix for R540
Front
Storage
PSU type
CPU count
Fan1
Fan2
Fan3
Fan4
Fan5
Fan6
8 x 3.5 inch
Cable PSU or
Redundant
PSU
1
Not required
Required
Required
Required
Required
Not required
Redundant
PSU
2
Not required
Required
Required
Required
Required
Required
12 x 3.5 inch
Redundant
PSU only
1
Required
Required
Required
Required
Required
Not required
2
Required
Required
Required
Required
Required
Required
NOTE:
The high performance fans are required for 12 x 3.5 inch drive + 2 x 3.5 inch rear drive system. For more information, see
the Thermal restriction matrix topic in the Technical specifications section.
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