Re: [cobalt-users] FYI-Sun/Cobalt support

[Chris Adams <cmadams@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Once upon a time, Tech <tech@xxxxxxxxx> said:
> During a general physical inspection of my network, it was discovered that
> one of the cooling fans on this particular RaQ had stopped working. I placed
> a call to Sun and stated my problem.

Cobalt has always been good about replacing fans.  That may have
something to do with the quality of fans they use. :-)

Everyone should visually check their fans at least once a month.  I just
went and checked our RaQs (just over 100), and found another RaQ1 with a
dead fan.  Last week I had a RaQ3 with both fans making a loud racket.

In the last 3-4 months (since we really started paying close attention),
we've had to replace the fans in about half of our RaQs.  Our
environment is not dirty or anything either - we've got other servers
and network equipment that don't need new fans regularly.

If you are careful AND USE A ANTI-STATIC WRISTSTRAP, you can replace the
fans while the RaQs are running.  The RaQ3/4 are a little more tricky;
they have two fans, and one is behind the power supply (takes a Torx bit
to get the PS loose, and it doesn't have a cover on the bottom).

-- 
Chris Adams <cmadams@xxxxxxxxxx>
Systems and Network Administrator - HiWAAY Internet Services
I don't speak for anybody but myself - that's enough trouble.