IBM XGS 5200 User manual

Fan Assembly Replacement Instructions
Use these instructions to complete the following tasks:
vRemove a failed fan module from the appliance and replace it with a new one
vVerify that the new fan module is working correctly
Important: Before you proceed with these instructions, review the IBM Systems Safety Notices provided in
the IBM Media Terms and Conditions CD that is included with your appliance model.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your appliance model.
Supported appliances
The instructions in this document support IBM®QRadar®Network Security XGS 5200 (IBM Part Number:
00VM976).
Replacing a fan assembly
Before you begin
You must have the applicable replacement fan assembly before you can remove and replace the failed fan
assembly.
About this task
Identifying a failed fan assembly
The back panel of the appliance contains four user-accessible fan modules, as highlighted in yellow in the
following figure:
During normal operation, the LED for the fan module is not illuminated. If one of the fan modules
experiences a failure, the LED for the failed fan module is illuminated in amber.
Procedure
1. Pinch the orange retention clip on the fan module to release the fan assembly from the chassis.
2. Pull the fan assembly out of the chassis, as shown in the following figure:
Figure 1. Location of the fan modules on the back of the appliance
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3. Slide the replacement fan assembly into the fan assembly bay. Make sure the fan assembly is secured
in the chassis.
Results
The fan module LED is not illuminated in amber and the fan starts to circulate air.
Figure 2. Removing a fan assembly from the back of the appliance
2IBM Security: Fan Assembly Instructions for IBM Part Number 00VM976