ProLiant ML350 G4 noisy cooling fans

[Taran Scott]

Anyone know of a method of reducing fan volume on these servers ?

I have two in place for a client and they sound like a jet taking off.

I don't mind third party hardware if necessary, but any suggestions would be appreciated.

All latest drivers including the Health drivers from the support pack have been installed.

Thanks in advance.

[CA1211090]

Hello,

I think this is just a setup issue. At first G4's fan really sounds like a jet, but after a while it should slow down, almost noiseless. Please reset a CMOS, an extensive instruction on how to follow it, is placed on the back side of the cover.

Kosma

[Taran Scott]

Thanks for your helpful reply.

I tried to assign you some points but I keep getting a "system is down" error message.

When you say reset the CMOS are you talking about a complete reset where all config options will have to be replaced or do you mean to adjust some of the settings within the BIOS ?

I am assuming that in the ML350 a CMOS reset will return the machine to a factory 'safe' default condition. Perhaps that is what is intended to cure the fan problem ?

[CA1211090 · Accepted solution]

Hello,

I meant to reset the CMOS settings only. You are right, this will load ,,factory safe'' settings. I have installed some G4's last time and I know that the fan shouldn't work like this all the time.

Regards,
Kosma

[Taran Scott]

Again, thank you.

Friday morning will tell a story.

Wish me luck !

[CA1338765]

Look in management homepage for fan speed. If it hight, that system can be overheated.
There is the option exists in some server RBSU to set fan speed to low.

[BR894765]

Hmm, forum have a bug. Instead of my name it put "Craig".