Dell EMC PowerEdge XE7100 Installation and Service Manual

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Installing the cooling fan board

Prerequisites

WARNING Do not attempt to operate the system without the cooling fans.
NOTE Observe the routing of the cables when removing them from the system. Route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent the cables from being pinched or crimped.
  1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions.

Steps

  1. Insert the fan board into bracket and secure the fan board using a screw.
    Figure 1. Installing the cooling fan board

    This image shows installing the cooling fan board

  2. Align and insert the fan board bracket into the hard disk drive back plane board.
  3. Secure the fan board bracket using the two screws.
    Figure 2. Installing the cooling fan board bracket

    This image shows installing the cooling fan board bracket,

Next steps

  1. Install the cooling fan cage.
  2. Install the cooling fans.
  3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside the system.
  4. Check the management software to see if all the fans are rotating at the optimal speed.

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