Removing and replacing a fan cage for the 8247-42L, 8286-41A, or 8286-42A

Find information about removing and replacing a fan cage that failed in the system or as part of another service procedure.

If your system is managed by the Hardware Management Console (HMC), use the HMC to repair a part in the system. For instructions, see Repairing a part by using the HMC.

If your system is not managed by an HMC, complete the following steps to remove and replace a fan cage:

Note: Removing or replacing this feature is a customer task. You can complete this task yourself, or contact a service provider to complete the task for you. You might be charged a fee by the service provider for this service.
  1. Preparing the system to remove and replace a fan cage
    Learn how to prepare the system to remove and replace a fan cage to replace a failing part or as part of another service procedure.
  2. Removing a fan cage from the 8247-42L, 8286-41A, or 8286-42A
    Learn how to remove a fan cage from the system to replace a failing part or as part of another service procedure.
  3. Replacing a fan cage in the 8247-42L, 8286-41A, or 8286-42A
    Learn how to replace a fan cage that failed in the system or as part of another service procedure.
  4. Preparing the system for operation after you remove and replace a fan cage
    Learn how to prepare the system for operation after you remove and replace a fan cage that failed in the system or as part of another service procedure.
Parent topic: Fans and fan cage for the 8247-42L, 8286-41A, or 8286-42A


Last updated: Thu, June 01, 2017