How To Remove and Replace V210/V240 System Cooling Fan [VCAP]

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Update Date:	2017-11-30
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Solution 1271014.1 : How To Remove and Replace V210/V240 System Cooling Fan [VCAP]

Applies to:

Sun Fire V210 Server - Version All Versions to All Versions [Release All Releases]
Sun Fire V240 Server - Version All Versions to All Versions [Release All Releases]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

How to replace a Sun Fire V210/240 System cooling fan

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PROBLEM OVERVIEW: Fan Failure TIME ESTIMATE: 40 minutes TASK COMPLEXITY: 1 WHAT STATE SHOULD THE SYSTEM BE IN TO BE READY TO PERFORM THE RESOLUTION ACTIVITY? : A data backup is not a pre-requisite but is a wise precaution. The customer should conduct an orderly software system shutdown. WHAT ACTION DOES THE ENGINEER  NEED TO TAKE: Follow standard ESD procedures to avoid Electrostatic Discharge Replacing a Fan 1. Ensure power to the system is off and disconnect power cord. 2. Open the back section of the cover. 3. Disconnect the fan's power cable from the system board. 4. Push back the fan retaining tab. 5. Lift the fan out of the chassis 6. Insert the replacement fan. 7. Connect the fan's power cable to the system board. 8. Install the back section of the cover. 9. Reconnect power cord and power system on. WHAT ACTION DOES THE CUSTOMER NEED TO TAKE TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO AN OPERATIONAL STATE: Restart software applications per applicable administration guides to resume system operation. PARTS NOTE: Refer to the Sun System Handbook for the specific position of Fan

Sun Fire V240

https://support.oracle.com/handbook_partner/Systems/SunFireV240/components.html

Sun Fire V210

https://support.oracle.com/handbook_partner/Systems/SunFireV210/components.html

Sun Fire V240 (post July 2006)

https://support.oracle.com/handbook_partner/Systems/SunFireV240_R/components.html

Sun Fire V210 (post July 2006)

https://support.oracle.com/handbook_partner/Systems/SunFireV210_R/components.html

OTube link: https://otube.oracle.com/media/How+to+Remove+and+Replace+a+Sun+Fire+V210+V240+Server+Cooling+Fan/0_n5kbuz9w

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
- Service Manual http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E19088-01/v210.srvr/819-4207-10/819-4207-10.pdf

- Administration Guide http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E19088-01/v210.srvr/819-4208-10/819-4208-10.pdf

* The Sun Fire V210 server has four 40 mm fans mounted side by side. Three of these cool the system board, while the fourth cools the PCI card area.
* The Sun Fire V240 server uses three 60 mm fans to cool the system board and PCI card areas.
* All of these fans plug into the system board individually. The fans can be removed from the server without the use of tools.

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