HPE ProLiant Gen10

Setting the fan failure policy
Use the Fan Failure Policy option to configure how the server reacts when fans fail, resulting in the
server not having required fans in operation.
NOTE: Operating a server without the required fans installed and operating is not recommended and can
impact the ability for the system to cool components properly. It can also result in damage to hardware
components.
Procedure
1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration
(RBSU) > Advanced Options > Fan and Thermal Options > Fan Failure Policy.
2. Select a setting.
• Shutdown/Halt on Critical Fan Failures—The server cannot boot or operate if it does not have
required fans operating due to one or more fan failures. This setting is the recommended setting.
• Allow Operation with Critical Fan Failures—The server can boot and operate if it does not have
required fans operating due to one or more fan failures.
3. Save your setting.
Enabling or disabling higher ambient temperature support
Use the Extended Ambient Temperature Support option to enable the server to operate at higher
ambient temperatures than are normally supported.
NOTE: This option is only supported by specific hardware configurations. See your HPE server
documentation before enabling extended ambient temperature support. Improper system operation or
damage to hardware components can result from enabling these features in unsupported configurations.
Procedure
1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration
(RBSU) > Advanced Options > Fan and Thermal Options > Extended Ambient Temperature
Support.
2. Select a setting.
• Disabled
• Enabled for 40c Ambient (ASHRAE 3)—Enables the server to operate in environments with
ambient temperatures up to 40 degrees Celsius.
• Enabled for 45c Ambient (ASHRAE 4)—Enables the server to operate in environments with
ambient temperatures up to 45 degrees Celsius.
NOTE: Not all servers support both 40c Ambient (ASHRAE 3) and 45c Ambient (ASHRAE 4).
3. Save your setting.
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