ProLiant ML530 Servers Maintenance and Service Guide

Table Of Contents
Removal and Replacement Procedures 2-17
Hot-Plug Drive Fans
Three hot-plug drive fans come standard with Compaq ProLiant ML530 servers.
IMPORTANT: It is not necessary to power down the server to replace hot-plug devices such as power
supplies, fans, or hard drives when they are not in active use.
NOTE: The hot-plug drive fan looks similar to the fan used in the Compaq ProLiant 6400R server, but
operates differently. The Compaq ProLiant 6400R fan is not compatible in Compaq ProLiant ML530
servers.
To remove a hot-plug drive fan:
1. Perform the preparation procedures. See Hot-Pluggable Device earlier in this chapter.
2. Remove the access panel. See Access Panel earlier in this chapter.
3. Press the thumb latch adjacent to the system board tray handle to release the system board
tray. Using the system board tray handle, pull the tray partially out of the chassis to access
the hot-plug drive fans.
CAUTION: Hot-plug hard drive fans are located below the server cabling. Be careful not to
inadvertently unplug or loosen cables when accessing hot-plug drive fans.
4. Loosen the thumbscrew located at the top of the fan.
5. Lift the hot-plug drive fan out of the chassis .
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Figure 2-10. Removing a hot-plug hard drive fan
Reverse steps 1 through 5 to replace a hot-plug drive fan.