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Hardware Options Installation
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The BIOS performs an orderly shutdown if the following minimum
requirements are not met: a minimum of five fans in the standard
configuration or seven fans in the redundant configuration.
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The server performs an immediate shutdown if it detects a critical
temperature level.
IMPORTANT: An immediate shutdown is a hardware-controlled
function and it overrides any firmware or software actions.
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In the operating system:
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With the Health Driver loaded and Thermal Shutdown enabled in RBSU,
the Health Driver performs an orderly shutdown if it detects a cautionary
temperature level. If the server detects a critical temperature level before
the orderly shutdown occurs, the server performs an immediate
shutdown. Additionally, the Health Driver performs an orderly shutdown
if the following minimum requirements are not met: a minimum of five
fans in the standard configuration or seven fans in the redundant
configuration.
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With the Health Driver loaded and Thermal Shutdown disabled in
RBSU, the server performs an immediate shutdown if it detects a critical
temperature level.
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Without the Health Driver loaded, the server performs an immediate
shutdown if it detects a critical temperature level.
IMPORTANT: An immediate shutdown is a hardware-controlled
function and it overrides any firmware or software actions.
Installation Requirements
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, personal
injury, and damage to the equipment: