Accidents are a part of life. They’re unavoidable, but oftentimes
we end up just kicking ourselves, saying “If only I’d have seen it coming!”
There would be far fewer cars in the ditch, skinned knees, and burnt dinners.
Luckily, the majority of unfortunate incidents lead to only minor consequences.
When it comes to technology, the majority of “accidents” we have turn out to be
nothing more than a file we didn’t save soon enough or an email with a typo.
However, every once in a while, technology takes a turn for the worse.
Oftentimes, the culprit behind these accidents is something we neglect up until
we have a problem with it. Your server is a major investment, and protecting it
from harm should be a primary concern. So what’s the specific culprit I’m
talking about? It’s your server’s fan. So take heed, and take care of your
server fan before it quits on you!
Why the Fan?
It seems like such an innocuous component in your server,
right? A fan, while not the most noticeable or glamorous parts of a server, is
still absolutely essential to the proper functioning of your technology. Fan
problems can lead to devastating results if not taken care of quickly and
effectively. If your system isn’t cooling well enough, your processor and
motherboard can be damaged to the point where they require replacement. That
will be an expensive undertaking, one which would be best to avoid. Here are
three signs of impending fan failure, which, if noticed, should be taken very
seriously.
Excessive Noise
While a normal server fan will run a little bit loud (it’s
doing a lot of work to assist in the removal of that heat, after all), if your
fan is running excessively loud or making odd whirring, clanking, or scraping
noises, it’s time to call somebody in and shut down your system for a quick
repair. Fan repair/replacement is relatively inexpensive, and should take no
more than twenty minutes if done by an experienced professional.
Internal Temperature
This is one of the best ways to anticipate a problem with
your server fan. Most servers will throw up a warning if the internal
temperature climbs too far outside of normal operational parameters. Many
servers will automatically shut down, as well, if the problem goes without
service. However, why wait for it to become a bigger problem? Instead, monitor
your server’s internal temperature from time to time to make sure it’s not
getting too hot. If the environmental conditions are stable in your server room
but a system’s core temperature keeps climbing, chances are the heat exchange
is failing.
If you do need to remove a fan, you will need to remove the
entire tray along with it. We always clean our fan along with its fan tray assembly. Your fan tray will collect dust and various particles. We clean our 541-0645
assembly once a month. With proper maintenance and careful monitoring, you need
not risk the possible damages of a server fan failure.
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