Troubleshooting Cooling Fans - Dell DL1300 Owner's Manual

• The expansion card installation guidelines have been followed.
Additional cooling can be added by one of the following methods:
From the iDRAC web GUI:
1. Click Hardware → Fans → Setup.
2. From the Fan Speed Offset drop-down list, select the cooling level required or set the minimum fan
speed to a custom value.
From F2 System Setup:
1. Select iDRAC Settings → Thermal, and set a higher fan speed from the fan speed offset or minimum
fan speed.
From RACADM commands:
1. Run the command racadm help system.thermalsettings
For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.

Troubleshooting cooling fans

Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that are shipped with your product.
NOTE: The fan number is referenced by the systems management software. In the event of a
problem with a particular fan, you can easily identify and replace it by noting down the fan numbers
on the cooling fan assembly.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
Steps
1. Remove the system cover.
2. Reseat the fan or the fan's power cable.
3. Install the system cover.
4. Restart the system.
Next steps
If the problem persists, see the Getting help section.
Related Links
Before working inside your system
Safety instructions
Getting help
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