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Temperature checkout
Proper cooling of the system is important for proper operation and system reliability.
For a typical eServer, you should make sure:
v Each of the drive bays has either a drive or a filler panel installed
v Each of the power supply bays has either a power supply or a filler panel
installed
v The top cover is in place during normal operation
v There is at least 50 mm (2 inches) of ventilated space at the sides of the server
and 100 mm (4 inches) at the rear of the server
v The top cover is removed for no longer than 30 minutes while the server is
operating
v The processor housing cover covering the processor and memory area is
removed for no longer that ten minutes while the server is operating
v A removed hot-swap drive is replaced within two minutes of removal
v Cables for optional adapters are routed according to the instructions provided
with the adapters (ensure that cables are not restricting air flow)
v The fans are operating correctly and the air flow is good
v A failed fan is replaced within 48 hours
In addition, ensure that the environmental specifications for the system are met.
See “Features and specifications” on page 3
Note: The speed of the fans will increase if:
v One fan fails.
v Ambient temperature gets too high.
For more information on specific temperature error messages, see “Temperature
error messages” on page 118
Diagnosing errors
To find solutions to problems that have definite symptoms, see “Error symptoms” on
page 108
If you cannot find the problem there, go to “Starting the diagnostic programs” on
page 14 to test the server.
If you have just added new software or a new option and the server is not working,
do the following before using the error symptoms table:
v Remove the software or device that you just added.
v Run the diagnostic tests to determine if the server is running correctly.
v Reinstall the new software or new device.
Troubleshooting the Ethernet controller
This section provides troubleshooting information for problems that might occur with
the 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller.
Network connection problems
If the Ethernet controller cannot connect to the network, check the following:
v Make sure that the cable is installed correctly.
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