[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index]
RE: [cobalt-users] High RaQ4 CPU Temp
- Subject: RE: [cobalt-users] High RaQ4 CPU Temp
- From: Bob G7 <Bob_G7@xxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed Jul 24 08:01:02 2002
- List-id: Mailing list for users to share thoughts on Sun Cobalt products. <cobalt-users.list.cobalt.com>
> > I would suggest that if you are running above 40c when the machine isn't
> > being used that you may have a fan failure. RaQ fans are notorious for
> > failing. Either that or your colo doesn't have the A/C on.
> <grin> You can
> > get replacements from Sun but they take 20 days to get.
>
> If you have access to the machine, others have mentioned a trick
> for getting
> extra life out of the fans. Peel back the label and drop a lubricant into
> the fan and see if that doesn't bring it back to life. At least this might
> hold you over until you can get a replacement.
>
If the unit is co-located, have them check that nothing is blocking the air
flow front and back and ask them to check that air is comming out the back.
If in fact the fan(s) are bad, contact http://www.webhostsupply.com they
should have them in stock, for less than $20.00 depending on the type you
need.