Server PSU buzzing

[RavingSmurfGB]

Hi all,

 

I have a HP DL380 g5 that I use for plex, however, I've noticed that the PSU's buzz.

 

When the server is turned off and unplugged, I plug it in and the PSU makes a noticeably loud buzzing sound.

When I turn on the server it is drowned out by the fans and I believe the buzzing gets quieter but tends to alternate in how loud it is.

I have also noticed that the systems fans tend to ramp up over time slowly but surely and to reset them i find unplugging the power seems to be the trick

 

It may be that a simply need to get new PSU's for it, but that is a hard and costly task since it is no longer in production.

I have recently tried the ProLiant service patch which is meant to allow the servers to slow down, but am not there to be able to verify this.

[Changis]

i think you might be looking at a new psu.. you might be able to find refurbished or used on the net, or maybe consider giving the server an upgrade..

[RavingSmurfGB]

Refurbishment probably, i bought it for 50 pound, was such a steal dont really have the money for something proper :L

I hear the PSU can be the cuase of fan issues aswell..

[Jarsky]

Pull them one at a time to see which PSU it is, and get a replacement from eBay. e.g

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-DL380-G5-1000W-Power-Supply-PSU-379124-001-403781-001-399771-001-380622-001-/172486201946

 

You might want to also consider looking to upgrade to a DL380 G7 or a PowerEdge R710. Much more cost effective platform for beefing up your setup right now

[RavingSmurfGB]

It's both of them, unfortunately