5.2.20 Performing a fan test
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Notes on replacing a defective fan
After replacing a defective system fan or PSU 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.
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