Supermicro CSE-809T-1200B User Manual download pdf (Page 33)

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Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance

Six fans provide cooling for the chassis. These fans circulate air through the chassis

as a means of lowering the chassis internal temperature. The SC809 system fans

are hot-swappable. There is no need to power down the system when switching

fans.

5-7 System Fans

Figure 5-9: System Fan

Changing a System Fan

If necessary, open the chassis while the power is running to determine which 1.

fan has failed. (Never run the server for an extended period of time with the

chassis cover open).

Remove the failed fan's power cord from the serverboard. 2.

Lift the fan housing up and out of the chassis.3.

Gently push the fan upwards from underneath the fan housing to remove it. 4.

Place the new fan into the vacant space in the housing while making sure 5.

the arrows on the top of the fan (indicating air direction) point in the same

direction as the arrows on the other fans. Make sure that all four of the fan's

rubber feet are in place.

Place the fan housing back in the chassis.6.

Reconnect the wiring.7.

Conrm that the fan is working properly before replacing the chassis cover.8.

Rubber Feet

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