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Re: E250 fans

by Joshua Boyd :: Rate this Message:

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On Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 12:08:07PM -0400, Joshua Boyd wrote:

> So now I put it back together, but now I'm seeing this error:
> Fan Bank :
> ----------
>
> Bank Speed Status
> (0-255)
> ---- ----- ------
> SYS 167 FAILED
>
>
> Uhm, I'm assuming this refers to the main set of three big fans that I
> removed and put back. When I power on the machine, the fans start
> running, so I didn't completely kill them. Also, the connector to the
> fans (from the power boards beneath it appears) seems to be seated well.
>
> I pulled the machine back out, and powered it on without the lid briefly
> to confirm that indeed all three fans are moving air. The PSU fan is
> moving error.
>
> I guess I'm going to try booting the system to see what happens.
>
> Does anyone have any advice about this fan error? Just live with it and
> keep an eye on the system temps?

Hmm, I let the machine boot completely into Solaris 11, and now it says:
Fan Bank :
----------

Bank Speed Status
(0-255)
---- ----- ------
SYS 167 OK

So I guess that fixed it.

I also am seeing the CPUs hold steady at 40 degrees C now.
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