Workstation Fan — Cross-Brand Comparison

About Workstation Fan

Server fans use brand-specific PWM control protocols and chassis-specific carriers. The Workstation Fan replaces failed cooling modules. Most OEM fans are hot-swappable but require BMC firmware that recognizes the module.

Cross-referencing guidance

Cross-referencing fans requires matching RPM range, connector pinout, and BMC signaling protocol. A Dell 12G PowerEdge fan will not work in a 14G chassis — the carrier dimensions and connector position differ. ICD matches the fan to the exact chassis by part number and confirms compatibility on the quote.

Brands ICD cross-references for this component

ICD maintains sourcing and engineering expertise across all major server OEMs. Even when our public catalog has limited entries for the Workstation Fan, our team can source equivalents from these brands, matched by part number:

• Dell EMC — PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerStore, PowerScale, Unity platforms
• HPE — ProLiant, Synergy, Apollo, MSA, Nimble, Aruba
• Lenovo — ThinkSystem SR/HR, ThinkAgile, Storage DS-series
• Cisco — UCS B/C/S-series, Nexus, MDS
• IBM — System x (legacy), Power systems, FlashSystem
• Supermicro — TwinPro, BigTwin, FatTwin, SuperBlade platforms
• NetApp — FAS, AFF, E-Series controllers and shelves

ICD cross-reference workflow

Submit any server part number and the target chassis it should fit. ICD matches the part numbers through the OEM cross-reference and confirms fit, firmware requirements and the warranty implications of mixing brands on the quote. The quote returns within 24 hours with the matched equivalents, their condition (New, Renewed or Refurbished) and pricing.