Remove a Fan

1. Identify the prerequisite and subsequent service tasks you must perform in conjunction with this procedure.

   See Servicing the Fans.

2. Determine which fan is to be removed.

   If a fan has failed, its Attention LED lights.

3. Loosen the captive thumbscrew at the right side of the fan.

   
   

4. Grasp the handle and pull the fan straight out.

   
   

5. Set the fan aside.

6. Consider your next steps:

   • If you are removing the fan for replacement, install a new fan.

     See Install a Fan.

   • If you are removing the fan as a subtractive action, you are finished.

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     Note - If fewer than two fans are operational, the switch shuts down to prevent thermal overload.

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Related Information

• Remove a Power Supply

• Remove an InfiniBand Cable

• Remove the Switch From the Rack

• Replace the Battery