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System reliability guidelines

The system reliability guidelines to ensure proper system cooling.

To help ensure proper system cooling and system reliability, make sure that the following requirements are met:
  • To ensure proper cooling, do not operate the chassis without a compute node or a filler in each node bay.
  • You have replaced a compute node within 3 minutes of removal or a filler is installed.
  • Make sure that the ventilation holes on the compute node are not blocked.
  • The compute node CMOS battery must be operational. If the CMOS battery becomes defective, replace it immediately. See the documentation that comes with the compute node for instructions.
  • Replace the fan power control as soon as possible after removal to ensure proper operation of the chassis.