R1304SPOSHBNR 1U chassis fans randomly spin up to maximum for a few seconds and then go back to normal.

Hello EricH2020,

This behavior you describe sometimes is caused by an outdated BIOS version on the board.

You can download the latest BIOS update package from the following URL: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/26677/Intel-Server-Board-S1200SPO-S1200SPOR-BIOS-and-Firmware-Update-for-Intel-One-Boot-Flash-Update-Intel-OFU-Utility-and-WinPE-with-Intel-SGX-Support?product=97951

You will find the installation instruction from the readme file.

Hope this helps.

Jose H.

Hello EricH2020,

Well, the "normal behavior" changes over the time with different BIOS updates where changes are made to correct issue found during operation.

In your particular case I would like to get some recent logs and check if there are errors reported that might be causing the fans to act like that. You could do this using the sysinfo utility. For info and usage instructions go to http://download.koncar-inem.hr/public/serveri/LEA_V3/S2600CW/Sysinfo_V13_1_Build14__AllOS/Sysinfo_V13_1_Build14_AllOS/Intel_Sysinfo_UserGuideV1.0.pdf

Please attach the file to this threat once you have it.

Jose H. 

Hello EricH2020,

We have received your logs and will proceed to check on them. Please allow us some time to investigate the issue and we will get back to you as soon as we have updates.

Jose H.

Hello EricH2020,
 
We have received updates in regards to your case and determined that due the complexity of the issue the best option will be to contact us directly over the phone. You will find the contact options from the following URL: http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/contact-support.html under Intel® Servers on the right hand side of the page.
 
Refer to this case number 2743983 and an agent will be able to assist you.
 
Regards.
 
Jose H.
 

Eric,

Did you ever have any luck with this? I've built 3 of these now and same problem. I've had a couple cases open with Intel, but by the time we start to get anywhere (after collecting and sending logs), I've had to deliver the servers to the customer.

They complain about the noise, usually it's just for a few seconds, but occasionally the fans ramp up and stay that way for hours. I end up having to reboot the server to get them to slow down again.

Thanks

Hello tomsted,

We have created a report for this type of issues in the following article Noisy Fan Issue on Intel® Server Board S1200SPL with Intel® Server Chassis P4304XXSHCN. This could be the root cause of the issue. You may also follow the troubleshooting steps for noisy fans in our Intel servers. 

System fan runs too fast or too loud

Regards,

David A.