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Front fan cage installation movie - IBM System x3500

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Abstract

Front fan cage installation movie for the IBM System x3500.

Content

To install the Front fan cage:

  1. Align the guides on the fan cage with the release latches on each side.
  2. Push the cage into the server until it latches into place.
    Here's a closer look at the alignment tab on the chassis and slot in the cage assembly.

Install the Processor Front Duct:

  1. Position the processor front duct between the chassis members and seat it in the chassis alignment holes.
    Here's a close-up of the alignment action.

Install the Power Supply:

  1. Press to release the cage locking tab, then rotate the cage down and rotate the handle down to secure it in place.
  2. Place the power supply into the bay and push it in until it locks into place.
    Use the same procedure to install Power Supply 2, if installed

Install the Hot-swap Fans:

  1. Open the fan-locking handle on the fan.
  2. Lower the fan into the socket and close the handle to the locked position.
    Use the same procedure to install any additional fans.

Install the Bezel:

  1. Insert the hinge tabs on the right side of the bezel into the slots on the server chassis; then, rotate the bezel until secured by the three latches.
    Here's a closer look at a hinge tab.

Install the Left-side Cover:

  1. Position the channel on the cover over the rail on the bottom edge of the chassis.
  2. Rotate the cover closed, ensuring the latch secures it in place.
  3. Lock the side cover, if required.
For specific instructions for the removal and installation of hardware.

 

Document Location

Worldwide

Operating System

System x:Operating system independent / None

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Document Information

Modified date:
24 January 2019

UID

ibm1MIGR-5075124