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18 Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Why can I hear my server when it is powered off and plugged in (standby mode)?
Answer: In standby mode, one of the system fans continue to run at a low speed in order to provide cooling to
components that are powered on when the system is plugged in.
Question: What is sound cap?
Answer: Sound cap is an iDRAC system profile which provides some system performance capping to achieve
reduced acoustics without sacrificing reliability. When sound cap is enabled, acoustics are reduced at the
expense of system performance.