Table of Contents
Advertisement
Setting the fan failure policy
Setting the fan failure policy
Use the Fan Failure Policy option to configure how the server reacts when fans fail, resulting in the server not having required fans in
operation.
NOTE:
NOTE:
Operating a server without the required fans installed and operating is not recommended and can impact the ability for
the system to cool components properly. It can also result in damage to hardware components.
Procedure
Procedure
1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Advanced Options > Fan
and Thermal Options > Fan Failure Policy.
2. Select a setting.
Shutdown/Halt on Critical Fan Failures—The server cannot boot or operate if it does not have required fans operating due to
one or more fan failures. This setting is the recommended setting.
Allow Operation with Critical Fan Failures—The server can boot and operate if it does not have required fans operating due to
one or more fan failures.
3. Save your setting.
Setting the fan failure policy
357
Advertisement
Table of Contents
