Installing a hot-plug redundant fan – HP ProLiant ML350p Gen8 Server User Manual

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If two fans fail, then the server shuts down.

IMPORTANT:

Fan louvers must be present for the redundant configuration. Without the louvers,

all four fans are nonredundant.

NOTE:

If your system is already installed with four fans, store the fan that is included in this kit as

a spare.

Installing a hot-plug redundant fan

1.

Do one of the following:

o

For tower models, open and remove the bezel ("

Remove the tower bezel

" on page

21

).

o

For rack models, if installed, remove the security bezel (on page

21

).

2.

Power down the server (on page

20

).

3.

Remove all power:

a.

Disconnect each power cord from the power source.

b.

Disconnect each power cord from the server.

4.

Do one of the following:

o

For tower models, place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up.

o

For rack models, extend the server from the rack (on page

24

).

5.

Remove the access panel (on page

23

).

6.

Remove all the fans and fan blanks.

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