In OpenManage, click on the plus (+) sign next to Main system chassis.  This will list the bios and ESM\BMC firmware levels.

The log is not visible.

Regards,

I am currently using Windows 2003.

I have seen no option in the bios/OpenManage to view such details.

I must say that this occurred last week, everything was working fine until our last backup.

I have included the server log below

What are  the current bios and ESM levels on this server?  What OS are you running on this server?

Regards,

The current bios level is 2.7.0; here is the link to update the bios: http://downloads.dell.com/FOLDER80055M/2/PE2950_BIOS_WIN_2.7.0.EXE  and will require a restart.   Here is the link to update the BMC\ESM: http://downloads.dell.com/FOLDER00928610M/1/2950_ESM_Firmware_4NNNG_WN32_2.50_A00.EXE

Upgrade the BMC first, then start the bios update, thus only having one restart.   Both of these have the algorithms for controlling fan speeds. If this doesn't change anything, then there is something failing on the motherboard.  

Regards,

Server Log: http://sdrv.ms/10ZOaT8

BIOS Version: 2.3.1

System Board Ambient Temp: 21.0C

Dell OpenManage Version: 5.3.0

**Don't see EMS menu option

Thank you Geoff,

This solution has been carried out to no avail.

I assume this is a board problem.

This server may no longer be supported by DELL.

Is there a way to disable that functionality ?

I believe I may have to leave it as is and let it die.

There isn't a way to disable the fans in the bios or in OpenManage.  You may want to check impactcomputers.com to see if they have a replacement board for your server before letting it "die".    

Regards,

Thanks for the site.

Will the fans have a negative short term impact on any other internals running at the increase speed?

In the long term it will affect the fans, since they are spinning at top speed. The other equipment will not be affected as such, as they are being cooled at high speed.    

Regards,

Dear GAHOOLA,

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