How to Replace a Sun Fire X2270 M2 Blower Module

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Update Date:	2018-05-10
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Solution 1349624.1 : How to Replace a Sun Fire X2270 M2 Blower Module

Applies to:

Sun Fire X2270 M2 Server - Version Not Applicable to Not Applicable [Release N/A]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

How to Replace a Sun Fire X2270 M2 Blower Module.

Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS
- WHAT SKILLS DOES THE ENGINEER NEED:
- TIME ESTIMATE: 30 minutes
- TASK COMPLEXITY: 0

FIELD ENGINEER INSTRUCTIONS:
- PROBLEM OVERVIEW: Replacing a Blower Module

- 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.

Then power down the system and disconnect the Power Cord.

- WHAT ACTION DOES THE ENGINEER NEED TO TAKE:

Remove
1 Prepare the server for service. See How to Prepare for Service.
2 Remove the air duct. See How to Remove the Air Duct.
3 Unplug the blower’s power connector from the motherboard.
4 Pull the blower upward while pushing the connector cable through the cutout in the chassis divider and taking care not to catch the connector on the metal, to remove the blower from the chassis.
Caution - Thermal over-temperature potential. Do not operate the server without all airflow components installed.

Install
1 Position the blower module so that it fits over the guideposts and the duct opening fits into the cutouts in the chassis divider.
2 Gently push the blower module down while directing the connector cable through the cutout in the chassis divider, until the blower is seated on the guideposts.
Note - Ensure that the connector cable has been directed through the connector opening in the chassis divider and not through the blower exhaust opening.
3 Connect the blower power connector to the blower power connector on the motherboard.
4 Prepare the server for operation. See How to Prepare for Operation.

OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE
- WHAT ACTION DOES THE CUSTOMER NEED TO TAKE TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO
AN OPERATIONAL STATE:

PARTS NOTE:

REFERENCE INFORMATION:
Sun Fire X2270 M2 Server Internal Cabling
Locations of Internal Server Components

Sun Fire X2270 M2 Server Service Manual
http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E19902-01/html/821-1345/index.html

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