Owners Manual

Table 5. Fan support matrix for NX3240 (continued)

Front

Storage

PSU type CPU count Fan1 Fan2 Fan3 Fan4 Fan5 Fan6

12 x 3.5-

inch

Redundant

PSU only

1 Required Required Required Required Required Not required

2 Required Required Required Required Required Required

NOTE: The high performance fans are required for 12 x 3.5-inch drive + 2 x 3.5-inch rear drive system. For more

information, see Thermal restriction matrix in Technical specifications.

Removing a cooling fan

Prerequisites

NOTE: Opening or removing the system cover when the system is on may expose you to a risk of electric shock. Exercise

utmost care while removing or installing cooling fans.

CAUTION: The cooling fans are hot swappable. To maintain proper cooling while the system is on, replace only

one fan at a time.

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

2. Remove the air shroud.

Steps

Press the release tab and lift the cooling fan out of the cooling fan assembly.

Figure 20. Removing a cooling fan

NOTE: The images shown here are for representation only and the actual configuration of your system may vary.

Next steps

If applicable, install the cooling fan.

Installing and removing system components