Removing the fan bracket: 2145-DH8

You can remove the fan bracket on a SAN Volume Controller 2145-DH8 node.

Before you begin

DANGER
Multiple power cords. The product might be equipped with multiple power cords. To remove all hazardous voltages, disconnect all power cords. (L003)
Multiple plugs: first set
 or
Multiple plugs: second set
 or
Multiple plugs: third set

Take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity. Wear an anti-static wrist strap and use a static-protected mat or surface.

About this task

This service action assumes:
  • The node is turned off. If you must turn off the node, ensure that hosts will not lose access to data in volumes, as described in MAP 5350: Powering off a node.
  • The power cables are disconnected.
  • The top cover is removed.
  • The air baffle is removed.
  • The PCI express rise-card assemblies are removed.
  • The fans are removed.

Procedure

  1. Remove the cables that are routed over the fan bracket.
  2. Press the fan-bracket release latches toward each other and lift the fan bracket out of the server, as shown in Figure 1.
    Figure 1. Removing the fan bracket
    Removing the fan bracket