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Safety instructions
Before working inside your system
After working inside your system
Cooling fans
Your system supports five cooling fans. A fan blank is pre-installed on the first cooling fan slot (FAN1).
NOTE:
Hot-swap removal or installation of the fans is not supported.
NOTE:
Each fan is listed in the systems management software, referenced by the respective fan number. If there is a problem
with a particular fan, you can easily identify and replace the proper fan by noting the fan numbers on the cooling fan assembly.
The following table lists the fan configuration which shows the various fan configurations based on the processor configuration in the
system.
Table 36. Fan configuration table
Processor Type
CPU 1
CPU 2
PSU Type
FAN1
FAN2
FAN3
FAN4
FAN5
FAN6
55 W-120 W
Y
N
Redundant / Cabled
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Redundant / Cabled
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Removing a cooling fan
Prerequisites
WARNING:
Opening or removing the system cover when the system is ON may expose you to a risk of electric shock. Exercise
utmost care while removing or installing cooling fans.
CAUTION:
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple
repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage
due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are
shipped with your product.
NOTE:
The procedure for removing each cooling fan is the same.
1
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2
Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3
If applicable, remove the expansion card riser.
NOTE:
If applicable, close the expansion card latch on the cooling shroud to release the full length card.
4
Remove the cooling shroud.
Steps
1
Remove the fan cable connector from the system board by pressing the release tab on the system board end of the connector, and
lifting it away from the system board.
2
Release the cable from the cable holders on the fan bracket.
3
Press the release tab on the cooling fan and lift the fan away from the chassis.
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