Fan Replacement

Written By: Dozuki System (and one other contributor)
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This guide demonstrates how to replace a fan in an Open Compute V2 server system.

  1. Power off both server systems in the Open Compute V2 chassis.

    • Power off both server systems in the Open Compute V2 chassis.

    • Remote Power Down: Login to each server to power it off.

    • shutdown -h now;exit

    • Hardware Power Down: Press and hold the power switch for at least three seconds, as annotated.

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  2. Disconnect all of the peripheral cables from the server sleds.

    • Disconnect all of the peripheral cables from the server sleds.

    • Engage the locking mechanism on the right side of the Open Compute V2 chassis.

    • Pull the chassis away from the rack.

    • Place the chassis on a work surface.

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  3. Identify the Open Compute V2 fan that needs to be replaced.

    • Identify the Open Compute V2 fan that needs to be replaced.

    • From left to right, fans are oriented in the Open Compute V2 chassis as follows:

    • Node 0, Sys Fan 0

    • Node 0, Sys Fan 1

    • Node 1, Sys Fan 0

    • Node 1, Sys Fan 1

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  4. Disconnect the fan power cable. Disconnect the fan power cable.

    • Disconnect the fan power cable.

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  5. Remove fan from the server chassis. Remove fan from the server chassis.

    • Remove fan from the server chassis.

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  6. Place new fan in the chassis. Ensure the rubber grommets sit correctly in chassis, as shown. Ensure the rubber grommets sit correctly in chassis, as shown.

    • Place new fan in the chassis.

    • Ensure the rubber grommets sit correctly in chassis, as shown.

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    • Slide the chassis into the rack.

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  8. Power on the server by pressing the power button.

    • Power on the server by pressing the power button.

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Conclusion

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