Dell PowerEdge T320 Systems Owner's Manual

Installing The External Cooling Fan

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

CAUTION: Do not operate the system with the cover removed for a duration exceeding 5 minutes.

Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
If applicable, rotate the system feet inward and lay the system on its side on a flat, stable surface.
- NOTE: For systems installed with the wheel assembly, ensure that you lay the system on a sturdy, stable surface with the wheel assembly extending off the edge of the surface.
Open the system.
Remove the cooling shroud.
Route the external cooling fan power cable into the system through the slot at the back of the chassis.
Align and insert the two lower hooks on the external cooling fan into the corresponding slots on the back of the chassis.
Rotate the top of the external cooling fan toward the chassis till the upper hook locks into place.
Use the four screws to secure the external cooling fan to the chassis.
Secure the external cooling fan power cable using the clips inside the chassis.
Connect the external cooling fan power cable to the FAN2 connector on the system board.
Install the cooling shroud.
Close the system.
If applicable, place the system upright on a flat, stable surface and rotate the system feet outward.
Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.