Removing the fan bracket: 2145-SV1

You can remove the fan bracket on a SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1 node. The fan bracket is also referred to as a fan cage.

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)
Safety icons for multiple power cords

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 back cover is removed.
  • The air baffle is removed.
  • The PCI express rise-card assemblies 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
    Replacing the fan bracket
Parent topic: Removing the fan bracket