Verify that all air baffles and required blanks, such as drive blanks, processor heatsink blanks, power
supply blanks, etc., are installed.
Verify that the correct processor heatsink is installed.
Verify that the correct fan is installed.
Excessive fan noise (high speeds)
Symptom
Fans are operating at high speeds with excessive noise.
Cause
Fans can generate noise if running at a high speed (as expected) or when at low speed if there is an
issue with the fan.
Action
In the BMC WebUI, navigate to the Sensor page.
Click the Fans tab.
Verify the fan status and fan speed. Fan speeds greater than 60% are expected to be loud.
If the fan is running at a speed higher than expected, see "Fans running at a higher than expected
speed."
Excessive fan noise (low speeds)
Symptom
Abnormal/rattling noise observed at low fan speeds might indicate an issue with the fan.
Action
Replace the fan.
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Memory issue
General memory issues
Cause
The memory does not meet server requirements.
A DIMM has failed.
Third-party memory is installed on the server.
The DIMM is not properly seated.
