Reducing Xserve Fan Speeds

by Neil Ticktin
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Article Synopsis

If you have an Xserve, you likely have checked out the Server Monitor utility. Among other things, Server Monitor shows the fan speeds for the assortment of fans that is in each Xserve model. Over time, you've likely seen these fan speeds increase. You may be concerned about the server overheating especially during an unexpected surge of traffic or use.

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