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disk enclosure fan module This document provides the procedure for replacing the fan modules
in the MSA6X/7X and EVA4400 disk enclosures. For the latest
replacement instructions documentation, go to http://www.hp.com/support/manuals, and
select your product.

Warranty information
If the product in which this part is being replaced is still under
HP warranty, then the replacement part(s) referred to in these
replacement instructions is provided under the terms and conditions
of the Hewlett-Packard Company Limited Warranty for that
product. A copy of this Limited Warranty may be viewed at:
http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/warranty.html
If this is a trade sale part (product out of warranty), then the replacement
part(s) referred to in these replacement instructions is provided under
HP's express limited warranty statement, which may be viewed at:
http://customerops.corp.hp.com/1sw/pdm_om/warranty_support/
policies/2330100.doc
These instructions apply to the MSA6X/7X and
The replacement part takes on either the Limited Warranty Period of the
EVA4400 product families. part being replaced or a ninety-day period that begins upon installation
of the replacement part, whichever is greater.
The only warranty for this replacement product is as noted above.
Nothing in these replacement instructions should be construed as
constituting an additional warranty. The information provided in these
replacement instructions is provided "As Is" and HP is not liable for
technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

Before you begin

Observe the following precautions when replacing a fan module.

CAUTION:
© Copyright 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Removing a fan module significantly changes the air flow
First edition: February 2008 within the enclosure. Both fan modules must be installed for the
enclosure to cool properly. If a fan module fails, leave it in place
The information in this document is subject to change without in the enclosure until a new fan is available to install.
notice.
Parts can be damaged by electrostatic discharge. Use proper
Printed in Puerto Rico anti-static protection. Refer to the documentation that shipped
with your system for additional information.
www.hp.com

NOTE:
Port-colored (purple) latches on components like the fan module
means the component is hot-swappable. It can be removed and
replaced without having to power the system down.
There are two fan modules on the back of the disk enclosure.
See Figure 1 for the locations.

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1. Fan 1 2. Fan 2

Figure 1 Fan module locations

Verifying component failure

Use the following methods to verify component failure:
• Analyze any failure messages received. Fault monitoring software 15803

from HP (WEBES) provides a recommended action.

Figure 3 Installing a fan module
• For the EVA4400 only: Check the status using HP Command View
EVA:
1. In the Navigation pane, select Storage system > Hardware >
Disk Enclosure. Verifying proper operation
2. In the Disk Enclosure Properties pane, select the Cooling tab. After replacing the fan module, check the following to verify the
component is operating properly:
3. The Operational state of Fan 1 or Fan 2 should be Failed.
• Check the system fan status LEDs. NOTE:
• Green = Normal operation. Wait one minute for the system to check the component status.
• Amber = Fault condition.
• Off = Fan unseated from connector or failed.
• Verify the green status indicator is lit. If the green LED fails to
illuminate, try reseating the fan in the enclosure.

Removing a fan module • EVA440 only: From HP Command View EVA, navigate to the
component as described in Verifying component failure and check
1. Push up on the mounting latch (1, Figure 2). the status. It should be .
2. Position one hand under the fan module, and with the other hand,
pull the fan module out of the enclosure (2).

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15802

Figure 2 Removing a fan module

Installing a fan module

1. Insert the fan module into the enclosure opening.
2. Push the fan module into the enclosure until a click is detected
when fully seated.

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