Administrator Guide

Alerts
12 Prefailure alerts provided by Dell EMC PowerEdge server systems management | ID 426
2.4 Temperature and fan alerts
Temperature alerts provide advanced warning that either the ambient temperature is at or exceeding preset
temperature ranges. Dell offers a wide array of alerts and other technologies that help monitor and manage
temperature alerts. Temperatures are monitored at server CPU and at the system board inlet. Fans and
blowers are well placed within the chassis to provide maximum cooling.
Fan alerts
Fan status, warnings, and critical thresholds are simple and easy to read. System fan alerts provide warning
that a fan may soon fail. As shown in the figure above, iDRAC monitors the system fans for circumstances
when RPM speeds fall below, or exceed, certain thresholds. If a single fan has failed, PowerEdge servers are
designed with redundant cooling fans, so they can continue operating in a safe temperature range.
The combination of redundant cooling fans and proactive alerts results in a well-designed solution that
provides protection against failures due to overheating.