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Remove the fan, Remove the fan cage – HP ProLiant ML350p Gen8 Server User Manual

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Operations 27

Remove the 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.

To remove the component:

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

).

o

Remove the access panel (on page

23

).

5.

Locate the fan to be removed.

6.

Remove the fan.

Remove the fan cage

IMPORTANT:

When installing or replacing server components, one or more fans might need to

be removed. To prevent an orderly or immediate server shutdown, HP highly recommends

powering down the server during these procedures. To determine if powering down is required,

see the specific procedure.