If a fan module fails, the Pilot internal temperature rises quickly. If the temperature exceeds normal thresholds, the system issues critical alerts. Replace fan modules as soon as possible to prevent high-temperature buildup.
- Prerequisites:
Before handling a component, touch a grounded surface to discharge any static electricity.
Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap to your wrist, and stand on an ESD mat while replacing components.
If you need to replace multiple fan module, replace only one fan module at a time and within five minutes.
Initiate Guided Maintenance only when you are able to replace the fan module immediately.
Each Pilot has four fan modules that are located side-by-side at the center inside the Pilot chassis. A fan module is a customer replaceable unit (CRU) and is hot-serviceable. Replacing a fan module does not require you to bring the Pilot offline. The following figure shows the location of the Pilot fan modules.
Figure 1: Fan module location
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1 Fan module 2 Fan compartment 3 Fan door 4 Pilot
Note: The fan module can be accessed only after removing the cover over the Pilot chassis.
Note: To replace a fan module, you do not need to remove the Pilot from the rack but extend it along the Pilot rails using the cable management arm (CMA).
Procedure Overview