Overland Storage Spare Fan Instructions Manual

Spare Fan Instructions

This document describes how to remove and replace a fan in a
SnapServer DX2 appliance or SnapScale X2 node from
Overland Storage.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to

equipment, always remove any power cords while working

with the unit.

AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire le risque de choc électrique

ou endommagement de l'équipement, retirez toujours les

cordons électriques en travaillant avec l'appareil.

CAUTION: While working with the unit, observe standard

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions to prevent damage

to micro-circuitry or static-sensitive devices.

Prepare the Unit

SnapServer™ DX2 / SnapScale™ X2 Node

NOTE: These instructions are for chassis with captive screws
at the top of the side flanges. For units with the screws at the
bottom of the side flanges, contact Overland Service.

Power Off and Disconnect

1. Power off the unit/cluster:

• SnapServer DX2: Press the Power button on the right

flange to cleanly shutdown the unit.

• SnapScale X2 Node: Use the Web Management

Interface (

Shutdown

2. When all the front LEDs are off, disconnect the power

cords of the unit being repaired.

3. Disconnect all the cables from the unit.

Maintenance > Shutdown/Restart >

) to cleanly shutdown the cluster.

Remove the Front Bezel

Carefully take hold of the front bezel and pull it straight out
from the appliance until the magnets release. Set it aside.

SnapServer DX2

Power Sockets Cable Ports

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Spare Fan Instructions

Remove the Drives

IMPORTANT: Overland recommends that you remove the disk
drives to reduce the unit’s weight prior to removal. They must

be replaced in the same slots when done.

NOTE: Do not remove the disk drives from their carriers. Doing so
voids the drive warranty.

Remove all the drive carriers, noting from which slot they were
removed. Blank carriers can be left in place.

1. Press the release button on the right side of the carrier.

2. Using the built-in handle, pull the drive carrier out.

3. Set the carrier on an secure surface.

4. Repeat Steps 1–3 for all the remaining drive carriers.

Remove Unit from Rack

WARNING: It is recommended that a mechanical lifter (or at

least two people) be used during rack installation or removal

to prevent injury.

AVERTISSEMENT: Pour éviter toute blessure il est

recommande qu'un monte-charge (ou deux personnes au
moins) soit utilisé lors de l'installation ou de l'enlèvement du
support.

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1. Release the two captive screws on the front flanges, and

slide the chassis out until it stops.

2. Position the lifter in front of the unit, release the rail

locks, and slide the chassis out onto the lifter.

3. Move the chassis onto a secure surface.

Remove Top Panel

1. Remove and retain the four screws on the sides and two

screws on the top securing the rear top panel.

2. Slide the panel toward the rear about one-half inch

(1.25cm) and lift it off.

3. Set the top panel on a safe surface.

Secure Surface

2 Screws
On Side

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