High Fan Noise - ML370

[Simon Gurner]

I have a Compaq Proliant ML370 with exttreemly high fan noise. The BIOS Rom has been updated to the latest version. Has anyone any ideas on this?

Thanks in advance.

Simon Gurner

[Martin Breidenbach]

Are the HP/Compaq system management drivers loaded ? These can reduce fan noise because they monitor temperature and control fan speed.

(but the system will still be noisy)

[Michael_373]

Hey Simon,

I had the same problem with the DL320. I installed the "HP ProLiant Advanced System Management Controller" and it solved the problem. It reduce the noise by 75%. I barely hear it anymore. The only time I hear it is when I reboot the server.

Check to see if you can get it for the ML370.

Have a good one...

[Malcolm Fisher]

Load the Proliant Support Pack 6.3a. You should anyway!

Otherwise you will never be able to have QFM - Quiet Fan Mode.