Replace Front Fan Tray (Sun Blade 8000 Chassis)

The front fan tray is built into the Sun Blade 8000 Chassis. You will need to replace the front fan tray if the Front Indicator Module (FIM), FIM cable, or front fan board fails. To safely remove the front fan tray from the Sun Blade 8000 Chassis, you must first power off the system and remove the three front fan modules.

The front fan tray is a field-replaceable unit (FRU); only authorized Sun service providers should remove and install the front fan tray.

Before You Begin

You will need a Phillips No. 2 screwdriver to remove the front fan tray.

Removing and Installing the Front Fan Tray

  1. Power off the Sun Blade 8000 Chassis.

    See Power Off System Before Service.

  2. Remove all three front fan modules from the front fan tray.

    See the fan module removal steps in Replace Front Fan Module (Sun Blade 8000 Chassis).

  3. Using a Phillips No. 2 screwdriver, unscrew the two mounting screws located on the bottom front of the fan tray.

  4. Pull the front fan tray while pushing on the chassis to start the fan tray removal.

  5. Pull the fan tray completely out of the chassis while supporting the fan tray with one hand on the bottom of the tray.

Installation is the reverse of this procedure. When you install the front fan tray, support the weight of the tray with one hand on the bottom of the tray. To power on the system, see Power On System After Service.