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Troubleshooting system cooling problems, Troubleshooting a fan – Dell PowerEdge 700 User Manual

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9.

 

Install the bezel. See "

Installing the Bezel

."

10.

 

Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.

 

If the problem persists, see "

Getting Help

."

 

Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems

 

Problem

l

 

Cooling fan is not operating properly.

l

 

Systems management software issues a fan-related error message.

 

Action

 

Ensure that none of the following conditions exist:

l

 

Ambient temperature is too high.

l

 

Front and back external airflow is obstructed.

l

 

Cables inside the system obstruct airflow.

l

 

An individual cooling fan has failed. See "

Troubleshooting a Fan

."

 

Troubleshooting a Fan

 

Problem

l

 

Systems management software issues a fan-related error message.

 

Action

 

1.

 

Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "

Using Server Administrator Diagnostics

" in "Running System Diagnostics."

2.

 

Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

3.

 

Remove the bezel. See "

Removing the Bezel

."

4.

 

Lay the system on its right side.

5.

 

Remove the cover. See "

Removing the Cover

."

6.

 

Ensure that the fan cables are properly connected to the fan connectors on the system board.

 

To identify the system board connectors, see

Figure A

-3

.

7.

 

Replace the cover. See "

Replacing the Cover

."

8.

 

Stand the system upright.

9.

 

Install the bezel. See "

Installing the Bezel

."

10.

 

Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.

 

If the problem persists, replace the faulty fan. See "

System Fans

" in "Installing System Options."

 

If the problem is not resolved after a replacement fan is installed, see "

Getting Help

."

CAUTION:

See your System Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting

against electrostatic discharge.