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‘Fan Redundancy Lost PowerEdge 2800 rpm Fan 1
Hi all
Our Poweredge 2800 has just started making a loud fan noise, has a flashing amber light and the LCD displays ‘Fan Redundancy Lost PowerEdge 2800 rpm Fan 1'
What is the best course of action to resolve this? Do I just assume Fan 1 has failed and replace it? If so how do I identify which is Fan 1?
Many thanks, Stephen
DELL-Chris H
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October 23rd, 2012 07:00
Stephen,
Fan 1 is shown below. What you need to do is try reseating the fan first to see if it may have been a poor connection.
Let me know how it goes.
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October 24th, 2012 07:00
Yes that is to ensure the server stays cool. Do me a favor, would you swap fan #1 with fan #4 and see if it is the fan causing the issue or if it's the connection on the board?
Thanks.
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October 24th, 2012 06:00
Hi Chris
Many thanks for your response. I've just taken the fan out and reseated it but the problem is persisting. Therefore am I to assume it's failed, and how do I go about getting a replacement? Also is it normal for the other fans to speed up to compensate for the failed fan?
Regards, Stephen
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October 24th, 2012 14:00
Hi Chris. I've swapped fan #1 with fan #4 and the LCD now reports an issue with fan #4, therefore I've managed to ascertain that the issue lies with the fan. How do I go about getting a replacement?
Many thanks
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October 24th, 2012 15:00
I am going to email you with a request for some information.
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October 24th, 2012 15:00
Hi Chris. As I'm keen to get this resolved ASAP I've gone ahead and ordered a replacement via eBay. Many thanks for your assistance.