Dell C7008 Installing

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18 | Installing C7008/C300 Fan Trayw w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m To install the fan tray:NOTE: The fan tray LED will remain lit when the chassis is ed up and the fan tray is functioning properly.Removing the Fan TrayA fan tray failure or a failure of a fan within a fan tray is recognized by a red fan tray LED, a lit RPMalarm LED, and, if configured, an SNMP trap and alarm event. The failure requires a replacement of theentire fan tray. While you replace the fan tray, the C-Series system operates safely for approximately two(2) minutes at an ambient temperature of 77° F (25° C).To remove the fan tray, you must be able to pull the fan tray completely out of the slot (at least 20 inches)NOTE: The fan tray must always be installed to ensure proper temperature and airflow control.CAUTION: Fan blades rotate at high speeds and may cause injury if touched. Adhere to the followinginstructions to avoid possible injury.To remove the fan tray:Fan SpeedC7008/C300 variable speed fan speed is driven by temperatures measured at the sensor in the fan trayalone. The sensor is located on the fan tray controller located in the fan tray. Table 4-1 shows the sensortemperature that determines the fan speed.C7008/C300 fixed speed fan speed is constant and does not change with temperature.Step Task1 Slide the connector end into the fan slot (see Figure 4-1).2 Gently push on the front of the tray until it stops. The fan tray should be flush with the chassis.3 Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to secure the fan tray into place by tightening the screws at the top and bottom ofthe fan tray.Step Task1 Unscrew the retaining screws at the top and bottom of the fan tray.2 Use the handle to pull the fan tray out approximately two inches from the back of the chassis ( Figure 4-1). Waituntil the fan blades stop rotating (up to 30 seconds), then completely remove the fan tray.Table 4-1. Fan Speed and TemperatureDegrees Celsius Fan SpeedLess than 45° C (Low) 2400 RPMBetween 45 and 55° C (Med) 3200RPMAbove 55° C (High) 4000 RPM