ProLiant ML530 Servers Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and Replacement Procedures 2-13
System Fan Basket Assembly
The system fan basket assembly is comprised of two components:
■ Plastic system fan basket
■ Metal system fan basket-and-cable bracket
The plastic basket holds the system fans in place. The metal bracket secures the basket and
holds the fan cables in place. Before removing a system fan basket assembly, power must be
removed from the server. Inadequate cooling will occur when both fans in a fan basket are
removed.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, the installation
of options other than hot-plug power devices should be performed only by individuals who are
qualified in servicing computer equipment and trained to deal with products capable of
producing hazardous energy levels.
CAUTION: Never remove both hot-plug fans from one system fan basket while the server is
powered up. Overheating and damage to hardware could result. If the appropriate Compaq
software drivers are installed, the operating system software will initiate a power shutdown in
the event of overheating.
To remove the system fan basket:
1. Perform the preparation procedures. See “Powering Down the Server” earlier in this
chapter.
2. Remove the hot-plug system fans. See “Hot-Plug System Fans” earlier in this section.
3. Loosen the thumbscrew that holds the system fan basket to the chassis.
4. Remove the system fan basket from the chassis.
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Figure 2-6. Removing the system fan basket
Reverse steps 1 through 4 to replace the system fan basket.