Add-In: MSS Fan Control

Thu, Jul 3, 2008

  |  Terry Walsh
Add-In: MSS Fan Control

Over at the Home Server Show, David has the scoop on a new add-in for the HP MediaSmart Server, written by MediaSmartServer.net’s Alex Kuretz.

MSS Fan Control allows the user to easily control the speed of the upper and lower exhaust fans of the MediaSmart Server. It also allows the user to configure the speed and temperature thresholds that determine
how the fan speed should increase as the CPU temperature rises.

mssfancontrolscreenshot1 264 300x242 Add In: MSS Fan Control

Alex includes the following disclaimer:

DISCLAIMER – PLEASE ACTUALLY READ THIS!
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It is possible for you to set the fan speeds too low and potentially cause
damage to your MediaSmart Server by overheating.

I have tried to prevent this by adding in a safeguard mechanism that
should force the fans to spin at full speed if the CPU reaches a dangerous
temperature.

When making changes using MSS Fan Control, you should monitor your system
temperatures before setting and forgetting it.

Please, don’t abuse your server.

Download: MSS Fan Control

 

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  1. Alex Kuretz Says:
    4. July 2008 at 2:46 pm

    Hi Terry, thanks for the link! I’d love to hear feedback from users on how the add-in works for them, and what they’d like to see different. I’ll of course keep an eye on your forums to see if it’s discussed there. :)

    Thanks,
    Alex

    Reply

  2. Terry Walsh Says:
    4. July 2008 at 3:02 pm

    Loving your work, Alex – keep up the good work, mate!

    Terry :-)

    Reply

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