CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 Practice Question
During a routine walk-through in the data center you notice that a Dell PowerEdge rack server's normally blue front-panel LCD has turned solid amber and is scrolling the message "E1313 FAN REDUNDANCY LOST - CHECK FANS." The operating system and hosted applications are still running without errors. According to accepted CompTIA troubleshooting methodology, which action should you perform first to restore full hardware redundancy?
Clear the LCD and event-log entries so the alert disappears; if it returns later, open a warranty ticket with the vendor.
Disable redundant fan control and thermal monitoring in BIOS so the system can continue operating without generating the message.
Use the iDRAC or System Event Log to determine which fan module reported the fault, then reseat or replace that fan and verify the alert clears.
Power the server off immediately and replace all processor heat sinks to prevent possible thermal damage.