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Acoustic/Thermal optimal performance

Intelligent Cooling Engine (ICE) Performance Mode menu allows you to adjust server performance to achieve optimal acoustic or thermal conditions.

Note
When Load Optimal Defaults is selected, the Intelligent Cooling Engine (ICE) Performance Mode will return to its default settings as Performance Mode. Make sure to set the ICE Performance Mode according to your system configuration.
Four modes are available in ICE Performance Mode menu:

  • 2HD Cooling Mode: This mode allows the server to work with less noise at normal thermal level, and applies to the following configuration:

    • Up to two drives

    • Up to two 1G network adapters

    • No RAID adapter

  • 4HD Cooling Mode: This mode allows the server to work at a lower thermal level with normal acoustic performance, and applies to the following configuration:

    • Up to four drives

    • Up to two 1G network adapters

    • One RAID adapter

  • Performance Mode (default): This mode allows the server to work with good performance without particular acoustic or thermal management, and applies to the following configuration:

    • Up to four drives

    • Up to two 10G network adapters

    • One RAID adapter

    • Linear Tape-Open

  • Full Speed: This mode allows the server to work with optimal performance. There is no limitation of drive or adapter configuration for this mode, but there will be more acoustic noise.

To switch between better acoustic and thermal performance mode, complete the following steps:
  1. Start the Setup Utility program (see Starting the Setup Utility program).
  2. Select Power > Intelligent Cooling Engine (ICE) and press Enter.
  3. Select ICE Performance Mode and press Enter.
  4. Select the desired option, and press Enter.
  5. To save settings and exit the Setup Utility program, press F10; then, select Yes in the displayed window, and press Enter.