Intel® Server System M50CYP2UR Family System Integration and Service Guide
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6.4
Individual Fan Replacement
Individual fans used in the Intel® Server System M50CYP2UR family are hot-swappable.
Required Tools and Supplies
•
Anti-static wrist strap and conductive workbench pad (recommended)
Caution
: To minimize possible performance degradation and other thermal related issues, system fan
replacement while the system is operational should be performed as quickly as possible.
System fans operate at very high speeds. Keep all tools and fingers away from all operational system fans
when swapping out a defective fan.
Components within an operational system can get very hot. Avoid touching any components within the
system while swapping out a defective system fan.
Figure 122. Individual Fan Removal or Installation
To remove a failed individual fan
1.
Remove the system top cover (see
Section 6.1.1
).
2.
Remove the air duct (see
Section 6.2.1
3.
Locate the faulty fan. The LED on the faulty fan should be illuminated and rotor should NOT be turning.
4.
Grasp the faulty system fan on both green marked ends and pull it up and away from the chassis).
5.
Lift the fan straight up until it clears the system fan assembly bracket.
To install a new system fan
1.
Locate replacement fan and remove it from its packaging.
2.
Orient the fan so the arrow on the top side of the fan points to the back of the system.
3.
Insert the fan into the system fan assembly bracket.
4.
Push down until it is firmly seated into the server board connector.
5.
Reinstall the air duct (see
Section 6.2.2
6.
Reinstall system top cover (see
Section 6.1.2
).
