In a factory installation where CPU 2 is not populated then fan 7 is also not populated. Since you already have fan 7 installed you can continue with it installed. If you want to remove it then insert the blank for slot 7. The open side of the fan filler should be facing the exterior of the case.
The following is "Your Mileage May Vary" and subject to your own personal preferences...
I have a PE2950 that we downgraded to Single CPU from Dual. All I did was remove and clean the CPU for storage, clean the bottom of the heatsink, and then reinstall the heatsink over the empty socket.
The empty socket is nicely protected from dust and damage by the heatsink. It also allows proper airflow. (Though airflow shouldn't be an issue as single CPUs normally have just the thin plastic cover over the socket anyway.)
This may or may not be a good thing to do with an R610 as I have never actually worked on one, but I don't see why it wouldn't be safe to run the server like this. (And it's a quick changeout where you won't need to wait for anything to be shipped to you.)
Daniel My
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October 25th, 2013 19:00
Hello bxmfg
The filler/blank for CPU 2 is part # J065J
The filler/blank for fan 7 is part # NY176
CPU 2 filler T499R - I don't think you can order this part. It is part of a system board replacement. I don't show that we stock this part by itself. You can probably locate a CPU cap online. A quick search came up with this: http://www.txcesssurplus.com/servlet/the-13754/Foxconn-SKT-dsh-B-LGA13XX-CPU/Detail
In a factory installation where CPU 2 is not populated then fan 7 is also not populated. Since you already have fan 7 installed you can continue with it installed. If you want to remove it then insert the blank for slot 7. The open side of the fan filler should be facing the exterior of the case.
Thanks
BotMan
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October 29th, 2013 12:00
The following is "Your Mileage May Vary" and subject to your own personal preferences...
I have a PE2950 that we downgraded to Single CPU from Dual. All I did was remove and clean the CPU for storage, clean the bottom of the heatsink, and then reinstall the heatsink over the empty socket.
The empty socket is nicely protected from dust and damage by the heatsink. It also allows proper airflow. (Though airflow shouldn't be an issue as single CPUs normally have just the thin plastic cover over the socket anyway.)
This may or may not be a good thing to do with an R610 as I have never actually worked on one, but I don't see why it wouldn't be safe to run the server like this. (And it's a quick changeout where you won't need to wait for anything to be shipped to you.)
Good luck.