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IBM Refurbished

IBM 94Y7564 Hot-Swap Fan Module for X3550 M4 Server

SKU CH-XKMN-NX9ZZ MPN 94Y7564

Hot-swap cooling fan module designed for IBM X3550 M4 server compatibility

  • Product colorBlack
  • Hot-swap design keeps the server running during replacement
  • Built for the IBM X3550 M4 server chassis
  • IBM part 94Y7564 ensures exact fit and function
  • Black cooling fan module supports continuous airflow
  • Refurbished unit tested for reliable server operation

Product Identity

The IBM 94Y7564 is a hot-swap cooling fan module built for the IBM X3550 M4 server. It serves administrators who need to replace a failed fan without powering down the chassis.

Practical Limits

The module operates only within the thermal envelope and firmware control of the X3550 M4. It cannot be used in other server models or generic enclosures because the pin-out, airflow profile and management handshake are proprietary.

Installation Reality

Hot-swap design allows tool-less removal while the server runs, reducing downtime. The main risk is inserting the module upside-down or with misaligned connectors, which can bend pins and trigger a thermal alarm.

How it compares

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Price $43.99
Cheaper than about 67% of the 1,119 comparable items (median $74.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIBM
Product typeOther
Product colorBlack
Size & build
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size127 × 127 × 76 mm

Questions about this item

Which fan module fits the X3550 M4 server?

The 94Y7564 hot-swap fan module is built for the IBM X3550 M4 server and slides into the chassis without tools.

What does the hot-swap capability mean when the server is running?

You can pull the module out and insert a replacement while the X3550 M4 stays powered on, keeping airflow uninterrupted.

How does the module connect to the server's cooling system?

It plugs directly into the X3550 M4's fan bay using the proprietary hot-swap interface designed for that chassis.

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