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SK0-003 · Question #580

Which of the following statements could be true about a server overheating? (Select TWO).

The correct answer is C. The server fans have failed. E. There is no thermal protection between the processor and the heat sink. Server overheating can occur due to a direct failure of cooling components or an improper installation of thermal management hardware.

Troubleshooting

Question

Which of the following statements could be true about a server overheating? (Select TWO).

Options

  • AThe processor is hitting 100% utilization.
  • BThe server is having memory errors.
  • CThe server fans have failed.
  • DThe processors are of two different stepping levels.
  • EThere is no thermal protection between the processor and the heat sink.

How the community answered

(31 responses)
  • A
    16% (5)
  • B
    10% (3)
  • C
    71% (22)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

Server overheating can occur due to a direct failure of cooling components or an improper installation of thermal management hardware.

AThe processor is hitting 100% utilization.

While high processor utilization generates more heat, it does not inherently cause overheating unless the cooling system is insufficient or failing; a properly cooled system should handle 100% utilization without overheating.

BThe server is having memory errors.

Memory errors are typically symptoms of overheating or other hardware issues, rather than a direct cause of the server overheating itself.

CThe server fans have failed.Correct

If the server fans have failed, the critical components like the CPU, GPU, and memory will not receive adequate airflow for cooling, leading to a rapid increase in internal temperatures and subsequent overheating.

DThe processors are of two different stepping levels.

Processors of two different stepping levels would typically cause system instability or prevent the server from booting at all, rather than directly causing it to overheat once operational.

EThere is no thermal protection between the processor and the heat sink.Correct

The absence of thermal protection, such as thermal paste or a thermal pad, between the processor and its heat sink prevents efficient heat transfer from the CPU die to the heat sink, causing the processor to quickly reach dangerous temperatures and leading to overheating.

Concept tested: Causes of server overheating

Topics

#Server overheating#Troubleshooting cooling#Thermal management#Fan failure

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