Connecting Hardware Devices
5
Position the exhaust fan module in the server and secure it to the chassis with two
screws.
Inserting the exhaust fan module
6
Connect the primary exhaust fan cable to the J-31 SYSTEM FAN connector, and the
redundant fan cable to the J-37 SYSTEM FAN-R connector.
SYSTEM FAN J-31
SYSTEM FAN-R J-37
Fan connectors on the motherboard
CAUTION: To avoid server damage due to overheating, never connect the exhaust
fan module cable to the redundant fan connector on the motherboard.
7
Reinstall the access panel, reconnect all signal and power cables, then turn on the
server. For instructions, read steps 7 through 10 in
53.
Cooling fans
Maintenance overview
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