Snap Appliance Snap Disk 10 User manual

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Snap Disk 10 Fan Assembly
These instructions explain how to replace the fan assemby on the Snap Disk 10.
Shutting Down the Server
Caution Shut down the server before you make any repairs. Improper shutdown may
lead to loss of data or physical harm.
1To start the shutdown process, press the power button on the front of the Snap
Server the expansion array is attached to.
The green power LED remains lit until the shutdown process is complete. Do not
disconnect the AC power cord while the LED remains lit.
2After the power LED is off, disconnect the AC power cord from the back of the
Snap Disk 10.
3If you need to remove the server from a rack to access to the back panel,
disconnect the cable(s).

Removing the Top Cover
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Removing the Top Cover
1Position the chassis with ample room to the front and rear of the server.
2To release the cover, turn the screw at the rear of the chassis counterclockwise.
3The cover is seated tightly on the chassis. Standing in front of the expansion
array, press down firmly on the cover with both hands, and push the cover loose
with a short, forceful thrust.
4Slide the cover off the rear of the chassis and set it aside.

Snap Disk 10 Fan Assembly
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Replacing the Fan Assembly
1Remove the old Fan assembly.
Grasp the old fan assembly and lift it straight up. Notice the locating pins on the
floor of the chassis.
2Lower the new fan assembly into place, being careful to align it with the locating
pins.
3Press down on the fan assembly to ensure that it is seated securely.
Fan assembly
locating pins

Replacing the Top Cover
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Replacing the Top Cover
Be sure to replace the top cover. Do not operate the server without the top cover in
place.
1Lower the top cover onto the chassis.
2From the rear of the chassis, push the cover forward until it is firmly seated.
3To secure the cover, tighten the screw at the rear of the chassis.
4If you had removed the chassis from a rack, replace it now.
Restoring Power to the Server
1If you disconnected the cable(s), reattach them to the expansion array.
2Connect the power cord.
3Turn on the expansion array by pressing the power button on the front of the
Snap Server it is attached to.