15.33 3RU Fan Cable

Flow chart
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Note: The 3RU cable assembly provides power to the 3RU fans from the Motherboard.
Note: One side of the cable is attached to a metal bracket that is accessible after the 3RU fan tray is removed. The other side of the cable assembly connects to the Motherboard.
Overview
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3RU Fan cable
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3RU Fan connector
3
Motherboard
Concerned parts
S3 Cable Kit Set
Necessary tools
How to remove the 3RU Fan cable
  1. In order to access the motherboard, follow the steps detailed in the other procedures to remove the Front Cover Assembly, Front brackets and 3RU Fan Tray.
  2. Locate the 3RU cable connector that is exposed after the 3RU fan tray is removed. The connector is attached on a metal bracket that is vertically mounted in the chassis.

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  3. Locate the snap lock on the top of the connector and push it back to release the connector from the bracket.

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  4. Push the connector up until the slots in the metal bracket align with the flanges on the connectors.

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  5. Gently pull the 3RU cable assembly away from the bracket.

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  6. Locate the 3RU cable that is plugged on the Motherboard.

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  7. Remove the 3RU cable by gently pushing it out.

    Note: It could be necessary to release the cable tie that maintain the cable in place on the side Support Plate.
How to install the 3RU Fan Cable

To install the 3RU Fan Cable follow the same procedure in the reverse order.