DL360 G3 overheating at midnight

[Roel Bakker]

We have a Proliant DL 360 G3 server that keeps overheating at 0:00AM with the CPU at 58C. The server is not doing anything, and we lowered the ambient temperature to 'very cold' with an extra air-conditioning unit. We have no clue on what might cause this heat. Has anyone encountered similar problem before? Is it possible that this is caused by a defect in the server?

[jsepeta1]

there are a number of dl360 g3 owners with the same problem. another board i read showed a dozen users who had replaced the motherboards. it's not worth that much $ anymore, and i'm willing to try whatever i can to keep this server running steady for the next year. any suggestions? we're a really small biz with only 5 users.

[rguha]

Hi,

Please share the IML logs. 

The issue can be with the processor fan module. 

Before replacing any part, please ensure that the BIOS is up to date. 

P31 (3/3/2005) system rom has modified thermal values to resolve overtemp condition.

Select the appropriate OS and download the BIOS update:

http://h20566.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/psi/swdHome/?sp4ts.oid=3288138&lang=en&lang=en&cc=us&cc=us&ac.admitted=1331141283527.876444892.199480143

If after updating BIOS, issue persists then replace the processor fan module.