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SK0-005 · Question #466

An administrator is troubleshooting a server that is rebooting and crashing. The administrator notices that the server is making sounds that are louder than usual. Upon closer inspection, the…

The correct answer is A. One of the fans has failed. A server has multiple fans inside the chassis to cool down the components and prevent overheating. If one of the fans fails, it can cause the server to reboot and crash due to thermal issues. A failed fan can also make loud noises due to friction or vibration. The administrator…

Troubleshooting

Question

An administrator is troubleshooting a server that is rebooting and crashing. The administrator notices that the server is making sounds that are louder than usual. Upon closer inspection, the administrator discovers that the noises are coming from the front of the chassis. Which of the following is the most likely reason for this behavior?

Options

  • AOne of the fans has failed.
  • BThe power supply has failed.
  • CThe RAM is malfunctioning.
  • DThe CPU is overheating.

How the community answered

(18 responses)
  • A
    78% (14)
  • B
    11% (2)
  • C
    6% (1)
  • D
    6% (1)

Explanation

A server has multiple fans inside the chassis to cool down the components and prevent overheating. If one of the fans fails, it can cause the server to reboot and crash due to thermal issues. A failed fan can also make loud noises due to friction or vibration. The administrator should check the fans and clean them from dust and debris, or replace them if they are damaged.

Topics

#Server Hardware#Troubleshooting#Cooling Systems#Fans

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