Fan installation movie - IBM eServer 325

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Text from the audio portion of the installing the fan movie

To install fan 1:

1. Position the fan so the airflow arrow on the side of the fan is pointing toward the rear of the server.
   NOTE: Correct airflow is from the front to the rear of the server.
2. Thread the fan cable through the guide hole in the bracket and seat the fan in the bracket
3. Connect the fan cable to the system board.

To install fans 2, 3, 4, and 5:

1. Position the fan so the airflow arrow on the side of the fan is pointing toward the rear of the server.
   NOTE: Correct airflow is from the front to the rear of the server.
2. Position each fan into the bracket and attach the cable to the system board.

Here is a closer look at the cable routing for fan 2.

Note that fan 3 is installed with the cable exiting from the fan near the bottom of the server,

Note that fans 2, 4, and 5 are positioned such that the fan cable exits the fan near the top of the server.

Improper routing of the fan cables could result in crimp or cut damage to the cables.

To install the cover:
Position the cover on the chassis, and close the latch.

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