SuperServer 6019P-WT8 User's Manual
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System Cooling
Six 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.
The chassis provides two open fan housings, where two additional system fans may be added
for optimal cooling.
Note that these fans are not hot-plug, and so must be replaced when they fail.
It is very important that the chassis top cover is installed for the cooling air to circulate properly
through the chassis and cool the components.
Installing Fans
Fan speed is controlled by system temperature via BIOS. If a fan fails, the remaining fans
will ramp up to full speed. Replace any failed fan at your earliest convenience with the same
type and model (the system can continue to run with a failed fan).
Replacing a System Fan
1. With the server powered on, remove the rear chassis cover as described in section 3.2
and inspect the fans to see which one has failed.
2. Power down the server as described in Section 3.1.
3. Remove the failed fan's wiring from the fan header on the motherboard.
4. Lift the failed fan from the chassis and pull it completely out.
5. Place the new 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.
Connect the fan wires to the same fan header as the fan just removed.
7. Power up the system and check that the fan is working properly before replacing the
chassis cover.
