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DELL PowerEdge T640 GPU Expansion Left Cooling Fan 8DF31 laptop replacement part
A genuine Dell OEM left-side GPU expansion cooling fan for PowerEdge T640 servers, engineered for targeted airflow across GPU components to maintain stable temperatures under sustained enterprise
- Compatible ManufacturerFor Dell
- Compatible ModelsFor Dell PowerEdge T640
- ColorGrey
- Genuine Dell OEM part ensures exact fit for PowerEdge T640
- Targeted airflow cools GPU expansion components under heavy loads
- Enterprise-grade build supports continuous operation in data centres
- Precision design allows quick, secure installation during maintenance
- Prevents thermal throttling to protect high-density server hardware
Genuine Dell GPU Expansion Left Cooling Fan
This genuine Dell OEM left-side GPU expansion cooling fan is designed for the PowerEdge T640 server. It provides targeted airflow across GPU and expansion components to maintain stable operating temperatures under sustained workloads. The fan is essential for GPU-enabled and high-density server configurations where reliable thermal management is critical. It supports stable performance in enterprise IT deployments.
Verify Server Model and GPU Configuration
Before ordering, confirm that the server is a Dell PowerEdge T640 with GPU expansion installed. This fan is specifically engineered for the left-side GPU expansion bay and is not compatible with standard non-GPU configurations. Check the existing part number 8DF31 against the component being replaced to ensure an exact match. The grey colour and precision-fit design are specific to this GPU-enabled chassis layout.
Integrates Into GPU-Enabled T640 Chassis
The fan installs directly into the left GPU expansion slot of the PowerEdge T640, securing without adapters for quick replacement. It works alongside the server's existing thermal management system to cool high-performance add-in cards and prevent thermal throttling. By delivering focused airflow to expansion components, it frees the primary system fans to handle base chassis cooling more efficiently. Enterprise-grade construction ensures continuous operation in data centre environments.
Highlights
- Genuine Dell OEM part ensures exact fit for PowerEdge T640
- Targeted airflow cools GPU expansion components under heavy loads
- Enterprise-grade build supports continuous operation in data centres
- Precision design allows quick, secure installation during maintenance
- Prevents thermal throttling to protect high-density server hardware
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Model | PowerEdge T640 |
| Part Number | 8DF31 |
| Compatible Manufacturer | For Dell |
| Compatible Models | For Dell PowerEdge T640 |
| Color | Grey |
Questions about this item
Does the DELL 8DF31 fan ship with mounting hardware or do I need to source screws separately?
The part is supplied as the fan assembly only; any screws, brackets or cables required for installation in a PowerEdge T640 must be reused from the original unit or ordered separately.
My T640 has multiple GPU expansion slots — how do I confirm this 8DF31 left-side fan is the correct one?
The 8DF31 is designated for the left GPU expansion position in the PowerEdge T640; match the part number on the existing fan or the service tag lookup to ensure it corresponds to that specific slot.
Will fitting this genuine Dell 8DF31 fan stop my GPUs from thermal-throttling during sustained compute jobs?
The fan is engineered to deliver the targeted airflow Dell specifies for the left GPU expansion bay in the T640, restoring the cooling capacity needed to keep GPU temperatures within design limits under continuous load.
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