Replacing an Oracle ZFS Storage ZS3-4 Fan Module

Caution:

Operating a controller for an extended period of time with fans removed reduces the effectiveness of the cooling system. For this reason, the replacement fan should be unpacked in advance and ready to insert into the controller chassis as soon as the faulted fan is removed.

Fan modules are hot-swappable and can be removed and installed while the storage controller is running without affecting other hardware capabilities. Use the following procedure to replace an Oracle ZFS Storage ZS3-4 fan module.

  1. To flash the locator LED on the chassis to service, from the Maintenance BUI menu, select Hardware, and click the associated locator icon locate icon, or go to the service processor (SP) prompt and enter set /SYS/LOCATE status=on.
  2. To locate the faulted component, from the Maintenance BUI menu, select Hardware, then select Fan, and click the row with an amber indicator.

    The component is highlighted in the diagram.

  3. Extend the controller from the rack as described in Extending the Controller from the Rack.
  4. Lift the latch at the top of the fan module to unlock the fan module, and pull out the fan module.

    Graphic showing how to remove and install an Oracle ZFS Storage ZS3-4 controller fan module
  5. Unlock and insert the fan module.
  6. Apply firm pressure to fully seat the fan module.
  7. On the replaced fan module, verify that the Fan OK indicator is lit, and that the fault indicator is not lit.
  8. Verify that the Top Fan status indicator, the Service Required status indicators, and the Locator status indicator/Locator button are not lit.
  9. From the Maintenance BUI menu, select Hardware. Click the right-arrow icon apply icon for the controller and then click Fan to verify that the online icon light on icon is green for the newly installed fan module.
  10. If a fault does not self-clear, see Repairing Active Problems.
  11. Push the release tabs on the side of each rail and slowly slide the storage controller into the rack.