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 AC power cords or multiple DC power cables. To remove all hazardous voltages, disconnect all power cords and power cables. (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