How to Replace a T5120/T5220 Fan Module [VCAP]

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Update Date:	2017-08-23
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Solution 1310003.1 : How to Replace a T5120/T5220 Fan Module [VCAP]

Applies to:

Sun SPARC Enterprise T5220 Server - Version All Versions and later
Sun SPARC Enterprise T5120 Server - Version All Versions and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

How to remove and replace a T5120/T5220 Fan module

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Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS WHAT SKILLS ARE REQUIRED?: No special skills required, Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) procedure TIME ESTIMATE: 50 minutes Task Complexity: 0 REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS: PROBLEM OVERVIEW:  Fan Module Failure WHAT STATE SHOULD THE SYSTEM BE IN TO BE READY TO PERFORM THE RESOLUTION ACTIVITY? : N/A (CPU Fan Modules are hot-swappable) WHAT ACTIONS ARE REQUIRED?: 1) Remove a Fan Module 1. Extend the server to the maintenance position. 2. Lift the latch and open the top cover door. 3. The faulty fan module is identified with a corresponding fault LED. 4. Grasp the fan module by green fan module label and lift the module up out of the chassis. 2) Install a Fan Module 1. With the top cover door open, install the replacement fan module into the server. 2. Apply firm pressure to fully seat the fan module. 3. Verify that the Fan Fault LED on the replaced fan module is off. 4. Close the top cover door. 5. Verify that the system Fan Fault LED, Service Required LEDs, and the individual fan module Fault LED are off. 6. Run the ILOM show faulty command to verify that the fan fault has been cleared.

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT SKILLS ARE REQUIRED?: No special skills required, Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) procedure

TIME ESTIMATE: 30 minutes

TASK COMPLEXITY: 0

REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

PROBLEM OVERVIEW: Fan Module Failure

WHAT STATE SHOULD THE SYSTEM BE IN TO BE READY TO PERFORM THE RESOLUTION ACTIVITY?: N/A

Fans are hot-swappable CRUs and can be replaced while the server is running, if there is enough clearance to open the fan door (otherwise the system needs to be shut down)

CAUTION: The system might start to overheat if the top cover door is left open for more than 60 seconds.

WHAT ACTIONS ARE REQUIRED?:

1) Remove a Fan Module

1. Extend the server to the maintenance position.
2. Lift the latch and open the top cover door.
3. The faulty fan module is identified with a corresponding fault LED.
4. Grasp the fan module by green fan module label and lift the module up out of the chassis.

2) Install a Fan Module

1. With the top cover door open, install the replacement fan module into the server.
2. Apply firm pressure to fully seat the fan module.
3. Verify that the Fan Fault LED on the replaced fan module is off.
4. Close the top cover door.
5. Verify that the system Fan Fault LED, Service Required LEDs, and the individual fan module Fault LED are off.
6. Run the ILOM show faulty command to verify that the fan fault has been cleared.

OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE

WHAT ACTIONS ARE REQUIRED TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO AN OPERATIONAL STATE?:
Restart software applications per applicable administration guides to resume system operation.

PARTS NOTE:

https://support.oracle.com/handbook_private/Systems/SE_T5120/components.html#Fan

https://support.oracle.com/handbook_private/Systems/SE_T5220/components.html#Fan

REFERENCE INFORMATION:

Sun SPARC Enterprise T5120/T5220 Server Service Manual -
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19839-01/

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