Enabling or disabling higher ambient temperature support

  1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Advanced Options > Fan and Thermal Options > Extended Ambient Temperature Support and press Enter.
  2. Select a setting and press Enter.
    1. Disabled
    2. Enabled for 40c Ambient (ASHRAE 3)—Enables the server to operate in environments with ambient temperatures up to 40 degrees Celsius.
    3. Enabled for 45c Ambient (ASHRAE 4)—Enables the server to operate in environments with ambient temperatures up to 45 degrees Celsius.
    NOTE:

    Not all servers support both 40c Ambient (ASHRAE 3) and 45c Ambient (ASHRAE 4).

  3. Press F10.