Is this safe temperature for XServe

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Is this safe temperature for XServe

Sorry if this has been answered before, I looked at the XServe Manual and their temperature information was not much of a help.

Basically, I have XServe 2,1 (Early 2008 Model) running in my room without A/C.

After running it for 6 hours, this is the current temperature:

SMB NORTHBRIDGE CHIP DIE: 62 C

SMC AMBIENT AIR: 41 C

SMC AMBIENT AIR POSITION 2: 42 C

SMC CPU A DIODE: 52 C

SMC CPU A HEAT SINK: 48 C

SMC CPU B DIODE: 55 C

SMC CPU B HEAT SINK: 46 C

SMC CPU C DIODE: 47 C

SMC CPU D DIODE: 47 C

SMC DRIVE BAY 1: 48 C

SMC DRIVE BAY 2: 43 C

SMC DRIVE BAY 3: 45 C

SMC EXPANSION SLOTS: 50 C

SMC MEMORY BANK A POS 0: 46 C

SMC MEMORY MODULE A1: 61 C

SMC MEMORY MODULE A2: 62 C

SMC MEMORY MODULE A3: 61 C

SMC MEMORY MODULE A4: 59 C

SMC NORTHBRIDGE CORE: 63 C

SMC NORTHBRIDGE HEAT SINK: 53 C

SMC PCI SLOT 1 POS 1: 50 C

SMC PCI SLOT 1 POS 2: 51 C

SMC PCI SLOT 2 POS 1: 45 C

SMC PCI SLOT 2 POS 2: 48 C

SMC POWER SUPPLY POSITION 1: 45 C

SMC POWER SUPPLY POSITION 2: 47 C

SMC POWER SUPPLY POSITION 3: 47 C

SMC POWER SUPPLY POSITION 4: 43 C

SMC POWER SUPPLY POSITION 5: 59 C

SMC POWER SUPPLY POSITION 6: 50 C

I've used "Temperature Monitor" to get this value.

I was wondering if this was a Safe Temperature for running XServe 24/7 365.

Also, I keep reading a lot on "Server Monitor", however I am on OS X Lion and dont seem to be able to find it anymore.
I've checked out the "Server" from apple store, however, I was not able to find "Monitor" in there.
I wanted to monitor my fan speed.

Thank you everyone for the help.

Posted on Jan 9, 2013 10:55 PM

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Antonio Rocco

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Jan 10, 2013 12:02 PM in response to john1231

Hi

The temperatures you've posted look fine to me. A simple search over on the XServe forum offers some threads discussing differing temperatures you could use as a rough yardstick?

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/1986558

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/742676?answerId=3600832022#3600832022

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/1189493?answerId=5620293022#5620293022

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2063999

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4610697?answerId=20621698022#20621698022

"I keep reading a lot on "Server Monitor", however I am on OS X Lion and dont seem to be able to find it anymore?"

Are you sure? Lion's Server Admin tools are available for download here:

http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1596

If you're using Server Admin you must have done this already? If it was deleted accidently simply download and re-install again. The installer creates a folder in /Applications named Server. If it already exists it simply overwrites it and installs afresh. After the re-install you should find Server Monitor in there.

You may not be aware but you can install the Server Admin tools on a non-server OS-compatible client. You can run the server administration applications (including Server Monitor) remotely.

If the hardware is in a large-ish room with good air circulation I would not worry too much about no air conditioning. If it's in a small-ish cupboard with very little air flow I would re-think where you're siting it. Ideally and if you can afford it use A/C.

My 2p.

HTH?

Tony

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john1231 Author

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Jan 10, 2013 1:37 PM in response to Antonio Rocco

Thank you so much for your reply. I did look at those threads but I just wanted to be extra safe thats why I started this thread. (:

Anyway, I believe I've purchased the "Server" app from apple store, thinking thats the server administration tool but I was wrong.

Thank you so much for the link you provided, I finally have Server Monitor app (:

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iToaster

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Jan 10, 2013 3:36 PM in response to john1231

tempertures look fine to me

it would depend on load, if server was in aircon room etc

to give you an idea, xserve cpu 10-20%

in airconditioned room, room temp 20 deg C

system board 40-45 deg

memory modual 55-60 deg

power supply 53 deg

blowers 5500 - 6700 rpm

you can montor the hardware with server monitor

you'd need to configure LOM for this

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