Compaq ProLiant ML350 1GHz - (2nd generation) Intelligent Fan Control Technology Brief

Table Of Contents

Technology Brief

January 2001

142B-0101A-WWEN

Prepared by Industry Standard

Server Group

Compaq Computer Corporation

Contents

Intelligent Fan Control

Overview.......................................2

Acoustic Benefits ........................2

Available through Compaq-

authorized resellers or Direct

from Compaq ...............................3

Notice.........................................3

Compaq ProLiant ML350 1GHz -

(2nd generation) Intelligent Fan

Control Technology Brief

Abstract: With the addition of Intelligent Fan Control, the new Compaq

ProLiant ML350 (2

generation) server with 1-GHz Pentium III processor

support recently demonstrated less audible noise as compared to previous

ProLiant ML350 servers.

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Technology Brief January 2001 142B-0101A-WWEN Prepared by Industry Standard Server Group Compaq Computer Corporation Contents Intelligent Fan Control Overview.......................................2 Acoustic Benefits ........................2 Available through Compaqauthorized resellers or Direct from Compaq ...............................3 Notice.........................................
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Compaq ProLiant ML350 1GHz - (2nd generation) Intelligent Fan Control Technology Brief Intelligent Fan Control Overview Intelligent Fan Control utilizes software algorithms and hardware mechanisms to provide reduced noise while increasing system robustness. This feature technology is the same used on the ProLiant ML370. The Compaq System Management Driver* utilizes temperature sensors on the system board and the processors to closely monitor the system’s thermal state.
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Compaq ProLiant ML350 1GHz - (2nd generation) Intelligent Fan Control Technology Brief Available through Compaq-authorized resellers or Direct from Compaq The ProLiant ML350, as with most Compaq servers, is available through Compaq authorized Value-Added Resellers (VARs), Compaq agents, and Direct from Compaq via phone or at http://www.directplus.compaq.com. Systems can be pre-configured with a variety of options and accessories as well as operating systems.