Remove a Fan Module
The fan modules are hot-service components that can be replaced if there are at least nine operating fan modules. For the location of the fan modules, see Fan Module Locations.
 | Caution - This procedure requires that you handle components that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge. This discharge can cause server components to fail. |
- Locate
the faulty fan module that you want to remove from the server.
- See Rear Panel Components (Service) for the locations of the fan modules in the server.
- See Determine Which Fan Module Is Faulty to locate a faulty fan module.
- Determine if you can remove the
fan module with the server running.
You can remove a fan module with the server running only if one fan module is faulty and if you have a replacement fan module. If more than one fan module is faulty, you must shut down the server.
If you can remove the fan module with the server running, go to Step 3.
If you cannot remove the fan module with the server running, see Removing Power From the Server to power down the server before continuing.
- Press the release button to disengage
the fan latch.
- Pull out on the fan module to
remove it from the server.
