How to remove and replace an X4500 FAN MODULE:ATR:2022:0

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Solution 1317979.1 : How to remove and replace an X4500 FAN MODULE:ATR:2022:0

Applies to:

Sun Fire X4500 Server - Version: Not Applicable and later [Release: N/A and later ]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

How to remove and replace an X4500 FAN MODULE

Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT SKILLS DOES THE ENGINEER NEED:(IS A SITE ENGINEER AVAILABLE?)
Familiarity or training for X4500 platform.

TIME ESTIMATE: 20 minutes

FIELD ENGINEER INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT STATE SHOULD THE SYSTEM BE IN TO BE READY TO PERFORM THE RESOLUTION ACTIVITY? :

Enclosure cooling might be affected by dust and contaminant build-up. It is recommended that the enclosure be opened and checked approximately every six months, or more often in dirty operating environments. Check component heat sinks, fans, and air openings. If necessary, clean the enclosure by brushing or blowing contaminants or carefully vacuuming contaminants from the enclosure.

Caution: The fans are hot-swappable and can be removed and replaced while the system is running. Do not keep the fan tray access cover open for more than 60 seconds at a time to avoid overheating the server. Remove and replace only one fan module at a time. Note: Customer should not need to restart system.

WHAT ACTION DOES THE ENGINEER NEED TO TAKE:

1. If the server is in a rack, slide it far enough out of the rack so that you can access the fan modules.

2. From the front of the enclosure, open the fan tray access cover.

Using a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, loosen the two captive screws on the left and right sides.

3. Identify the defective fan module.

A defective fan module shows a lit amber (middle) LED: The fan should be replaced.

4. Remove a fan module

Caution: Be careful to not damage the gaskets when you remove the fan module.

Using your thumb and forefinger, grasp the top handle of the fan module and lift the module up and out of the chassis.

5. Install a new fan module

Caution: Fan trays tend to bias forward due to a gasket at the rear of the air plenum. The fan tray must be kept vertical or the edge connector at the bottom of the fan tray will not engage the main board connector. The connector can be damaged if the fan tray is pressed too forcefully.

a. Align the new fan module with the bay in the chassis.

b. Lower the fan tray into the bay until it comes into contact with the connector on the fan board.

c. Push down gently until the connector is fully engaged.

Once fully engaged, the amber LED (middle) on the fan tray may light momentarily.

6. Close the fan cover and tighten the retaining screws on the left and right sides of the cover.

WHAT ACTION DOES THE CUSTOMER NEED TO TAKE TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO AN OPERATIONAL STATE:
Have the System administrator verify functionality of system.

PARTS NOTE: N/A

REFERENCE INFORMATION:

See Section: To replace a fan module (CRU) in the

Sun Fire X4500/X4540 Server Service Manual
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19121-01/sf.x4500/819-4359-19/index.html

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