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Replace a fan module - AFF C80

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Replace a fan module in your AFF C80 system when a fan fails or is not operating efficiently, as this can affect system cooling and overall performance. The replacement process involves shutting down the controller, removing the controller, replacing the fan, reinstalling the controller, and returning the failed part to NetApp.

To replace a fan, remove the failed fan module and replace it with a new fan module.

Steps

  1. Identify the fan module that you must replace by checking the console error messages.

  2. Remove the fan module by pinching the locking tabs on the side of the fan module, and then lifting the fan module straight out of the controller module.

    Fan replace

    Callout number 1

    Fan locking tabs

    Callout number 2

    Fan module

  3. Align the edges of the replacement fan module with the opening in the controller module, and then slide the replacement fan module into the controller module until the locking latches click into place.