Comments on: Add-In Review: HP MediaSmart Server Fan Control http://www.wegotserved.com/2009/02/05/add-in-review-hp-mediasmart-server-fan-control/ Connecting Your Digital World Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:55:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Alex Kuretz http://www.wegotserved.com/2009/02/05/add-in-review-hp-mediasmart-server-fan-control/comment-page-1/#comment-5385 Alex Kuretz Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:56:37 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/?p=7738#comment-5385 Thanks for the review! To confirm, MSS Fan Control does NOT work with the new EX48x series of servers, only the original EX47x servers. I'm considering a new version once I get the API of the new server figured out, but do not have any plans to release at this time. There are safeguards in place in MSS Fan Control that will allow the default fan policy to kick in should your system overheat; this means that if your server hits the max threshold for temperature, the fans will kick into full speed until the system cools. While this is not optimal for every day use, it should prevent any lasting damage to the server. I hope this helps, Alex Thanks for the review! To confirm, MSS Fan Control does NOT work with the new EX48x series of servers, only the original EX47x servers. I’m considering a new version once I get the API of the new server figured out, but do not have any plans to release at this time.

There are safeguards in place in MSS Fan Control that will allow the default fan policy to kick in should your system overheat; this means that if your server hits the max threshold for temperature, the fans will kick into full speed until the system cools. While this is not optimal for every day use, it should prevent any lasting damage to the server.

I hope this helps,
Alex

]]> By: Jebo_4jc http://www.wegotserved.com/2009/02/05/add-in-review-hp-mediasmart-server-fan-control/comment-page-1/#comment-5387 Jebo_4jc Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:09:31 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/?p=7738#comment-5387 It's a Sempron 3400+ in the MSS correct? That CPU is rated for operating speeds up to 69 degrees C. http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/K8/AMD-Sempron%2064%203400+%20-%20SDA3400IAA3CW%20(SDA3400CWBOX).html I wouldn't be too nervous about CPU temps in the 40s. I would be more concerned with keeping the hard drives with their precious data cool enough. Although, those are rated for surprisingly high operating temps also. It’s a Sempron 3400+ in the MSS correct?

That CPU is rated for operating speeds up to 69 degrees C.
http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/K8/AMD-Sempron%2064%203400+%20-%20SDA3400IAA3CW%20(SDA3400CWBOX).html

I wouldn’t be too nervous about CPU temps in the 40s. I would be more concerned with keeping the hard drives with their precious data cool enough. Although, those are rated for surprisingly high operating temps also.

]]> By: Andy http://www.wegotserved.com/2009/02/05/add-in-review-hp-mediasmart-server-fan-control/comment-page-1/#comment-5386 Andy Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:15:06 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/?p=7738#comment-5386 Hi I am wondering what software you use to gauge your cpu temp. Is this software an overall system monitoring utility? I am usually picky on what i put on my server and havent found anything i really like yet. Thanks Hi I am wondering what software you use to gauge your cpu temp. Is this software an overall system monitoring utility? I am usually picky on what i put on my server and havent found anything i really like yet. Thanks

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