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Redundant fan option
Fan population guildlines
Configuration Bay 1 Bay 2 Bay 3 Bay 4 Bay 5 Bay 6 Bay 7
One processor, non-
redundant
Blank Blank Blank Blank Fan Fan Fan
One processor,
redundant
Blank Blank Fan Blank Fan Fan Fan
Two processors, non-
redundant
Blank Fan Fan Fan Fan Fan Fan
Two processors,
redundant
Fan Fan Fan Fan Fan Fan Fan
Fan mode behavior
In nonredundant fan mode, a fan failure or a missing fan causes:
The system Health LED to flash amber.
The operating system to orderly shutdown.
In redundant fan mode:
A fan rotor failure will switch the system to nonredundant fan mode.
This change is indicated by the Health LED flashing amber. The system continues to operate
normally in this mode.
A second fan rotor failure or a missing fan causes the operating system to orderly shutdown.
Installing a fan
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all
bays are populated with either a component or a blank.
Procedure
1. Back up all server data.
2. If installed, remove the bezel.
3. Power down the server.
4. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
5. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
6. Do one of the following:
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