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Upgrade and Maintenance Manual
RX2540 M2
Basic software procedures
5.2.20 Performing a fan test
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Notes on replacing a defective fan
After replacing a defective system fan or power supply unit containing a
defective fan, the fan error indicators will stay lit until the next fan test. By
default, a fan test is automatically started every 24 hours. The first
automatic fan test being performed after replacing a fan will turn off the
fan error indicator.
If you want to start the fan test manually, you can do so by following the
description below:
Executing the fan test via the iRMC Web interface
Ê
Log into the iRMC web interface.
Ê
Under
Sensors
select
Fans
.
Ê
Select the replaced fan in the system fans group and click
Start Fan Test
.
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For detailed information on iRMC settings, refer to the "Integrated
Remote Management Controller" user guide.
Executing the fan test via ServerView Operations Manager
Ê
Open the ServerView Operations Manager and log in.
Ê
Under
Administration
select
Server Configuration
.
Ê
In the hierarchy tree of the
Server list
tab, select the server to be configured.
Ê
In the right-hand side of the window, specify the details on the selected
server and confirm your entries by clicking
GO...
.
In the left-hand section of the window, the
Configuration
tab is being
activated.
Ê
In the navigation area of the
Configuration
tab, select
Other Settings
.
Ê
Under
Daily Fan Test
, set the daily fan test time to a few minutes from the
current time. (Ensure to note down your previous setting.)
Ê
Click
Save Page
.
The fan test will be started at the specified time.
Ê
After the fan test is complete, restore the time setting to its initial value and
click
Save Page
.
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