Fans running at a higher than expected speed
The fans are running at a higher speed than expected.
- The system temperature sensor is reading within approximately 10°C of the Caution threshold.
- An air baffle or blank is missing or not installed properly and causing a disruption of the airflow.
- The processor heatsink is not installed as indicated in the server documentation.
- A supported fan is not installed in the server.
- Update the server to the latest firmware versions, such as iLO firmware, system BIOS, option firmware, and so on.
- Verify the Temperature tab. Fan speeds can be high if a sensor temperature is within approximately 10°C of the Caution threshold.
- Verify that all air baffles and required blanks, such as drive blanks, processor heatsink blanks, power supply blanks, and so on, are installed.
- Verify that the correct processor heatsink is installed.
- Verify that the correct fan is installed, if the system supports both standard fans and performance fans.