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Remove the hot-plug fan – HP ProLiant DL385p Gen8 Server User Manual

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Operations 27

6.

Remove the fan cage.

CAUTION:

Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed.

Operating the server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can
lead to thermal damage.

IMPORTANT:

For optimum cooling, install fans in all primary fan locations. For more

information, refer to the fan locations table ("

Hot-plug fans

" on page

21

).

To install the component, reverse the removal procedure.

Remove the hot-plug fan

To remove the component:

1.

Extend or remove the server from the rack ("

Remove the server from the rack

" on page

24

, "

Extend the

server from the rack

" on page

23

).

2.

Remove the access panel (on page

25

).