108 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX120 S3
Basic software procedures
5.2.19 Performing a fan test after replacing a defective fan
After replacing a defective system fan or power supply unit containing a
defective fan, the fan error indicators will stay lit until the next fan test. By
default, a fan test is automatically started every 24 hours. The first automatic fan
test being performed after replacing a fan will turn off the fan error indicator.
If you want to start the fan test manually, you can do so by following the
description below:
Executing the fan test via the iRMC Web interface
Ê Log into the iRMC web interface.
Ê Under Sensors select Fans.
Ê Select the replaced fan in the system fans group and click Start Fan Test.
I For more detailed information on iRMC settings, refer to the
"iRMC S2/S3 - integrated Remote Management Controller" user guide.
Executing the fan test via ServerView Operations Manager
Ê Open the ServerView Operations Manager and log in.
Ê Under Administration select Server Configuration.
Ê Click the Configuration tab and select Other Settings.
Ê Under Daily Fan Test, set the daily fan test time to a few minutes from the
current time.
Ê Click Save Page.
The fan test will be started at the specified time.
Ê After the fan test is complete, restore the time setting to its initial value and
click Save Page.
I For more detailed information, refer to the "ServerView Operations
Manager" user guide.
For the Japanese market: Executing the fan test via Chassis ID Prom Tool
Ê Prepare a boot medium (CD) containing the Chassis ID Prom Tool.
Ê Insert the CD into the DVD drive and close the drive tray.
Ê Shut down and restart the server.
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