Install a Fan Module

Installing a fan module is a cold-service operation. You must power off the server before installing the fan module.

1. Consider your first step.

   • If you are replacing a fan module, remove the faulty or obsolete fan module first, then return to this procedure, Step 2. See Remove a Fan Module.

   • If you are installing a fan module as part of another component's removal or installation procedure, go to Step 2.

2. Align the fan module to the location where it installs into the fan tray.

   The green band is on the top of the fan module and the arrow points to the rear of the chassis.

3. Lower the fan module into the fan tray.
   
4. Press the fan module down until it clicks securely in the fan tray.
   
5. Repeat from Step 2 through Step 4 for any additional fan modules that you are installing.
6. Consider your next step.

   • If you installed a fan module as part of a replacement operation, go to Step 7.

   • If you installed a fan module as part of another component's removal or installation procedure, return to that procedure. See Component Service Task Reference for assistance.

7. Complete these postrequisites in this order to finish the installation procedure.

   • Returning the Server to Operation

   • Verify a Fan Module

Related Information

• Remove a Fan Module

• Verify a Fan Module

• Preparing for Service

• Returning the Server to Operation