topic Fan noise on ICX 7150-48PF in ICX Switches

Fan noise on ICX 7150-48PF

BlueSystems99 — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 07:35:00 GMT

Hello all

I have a pair of these switches working as a stack in a residential site, which have just been commissioned. They replace some L2+ switches by A.N.Other brand that were not suitable.

Although these units are providing the functions we need, the cooling fans are extremely loud to the point of distraction to clients in the adjacent room.

Although my PoE budget is only about 30% on each switch, fanless-mode-enable is apparently not compatible with this model.

Is there a way to remedy this? Either hardware (replacement compatible fans) or software / CLI.

Re: Fan noise on ICX 7150-48PF

MariaC862 — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 17:05:48 GMT

Hello,

Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. To investigate further, we may need to examine the logs more closely to identify any potential problems with the fans or alerts related to the current temperature levels. The fans operate automatically and will switch to high speed if necessary, which could explain the noise you’re experiencing. This is just an educated guess based on my experience and the information you’ve provided.

I recommend opening a ticket with the Wired TAC team for a thorough review. You can start a new case by clicking here.

Thanks!

Re: Fan noise on ICX 7150-48PF

BlueSystems99 — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 02:24:33 GMT

Hi Maria

I did as you suggested but the Level 1 support person won't progress without a support contract. I'm not dead set against buying one but it's not a straightforward process to obtain one in Australia. However I am now waiting for a callback from the Australian distributor.

The Wired TAC person is willing to progress under a warranty return but this seems silly as it will cost both parties time can money, and besides, I don't think there's anything 'faulty' happening. They're just really loud, and maybe unsuitable for this site.

They're not running at full speed, which you can hear as being distinctly different. I can post the results of 'show version' and 'show chassis' if that helps which shows they're ticking over at fan speed 1.

Re: Fan noise on ICX 7150-48PF

MariaC862 — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 16:18:05 GMT

Hello,

Thank you for sharing this info. Sure, please share those outputs and I'll check if there is anything unusual.

Re: Fan noise on ICX 7150-48PF

BlueSystems99 — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 03:08:05 GMT

SSH@ICX7150-48PF Router>show version

UNIT 1: compiled on Jul 9 2024 at 04:19:39 labeled as SPR09010j_cd3

(33554432 bytes) from Primary SPR09010j_cd3.bin (UFI)

SW: Version 09.0.10j_cd3T213

Compressed Primary Boot Code size = 786944, Version:10.1.26T225 (mnz10126)

Compiled on Tue Nov 29 12:43:26 2022

UNIT 2: compiled on Jul 9 2024 at 04:19:39 labeled as SPR09010j_cd3

(33554432 bytes) from Primary SPR09010j_cd3.bin (UFI)

SW: Version 09.0.10j_cd3T213

Compressed Primary Boot Code size = 786944, Version:10.1.26T225 (mnz10126)

HW: Stackable ICX7150-48-POEF

==========================================================================

UNIT 1: SL 1: ICX7150-48PF-4X10GR POE 48-port Management Module

Serial #:FEE3234U07S

Software Package: ICX7150_L3_SOFT_PACKAGE

Current License: 4X10GR

P-ASIC 0: type B160, rev 11 Chip BCM56160_B0

==========================================================================

UNIT 1: SL 2: ICX7150-2X1GC 2-port 2G Module

==========================================================================

UNIT 1: SL 3: ICX7150-4X10GF 4-port 40G Module

==========================================================================

UNIT 2: SL 1: ICX7150-48PF-4X10GR POE 48-port Management Module

Serial #:FEE3230U07F

Software Package: ICX7150_L3_SOFT_PACKAGE

Current License: 4X10GR

==========================================================================

UNIT 2: SL 2: ICX7150-2X1GC 2-port 2G Module

==========================================================================

UNIT 2: SL 3: ICX7150-4X10GF 4-port 40G Module

==========================================================================

1000 MHz ARM processor ARMv7 88 MHz bus

8 MB boot flash memory

2 GB code flash memory

1 GB DRAM

STACKID 1 system uptime is 4 day(s) 19 hour(s) 3 minute(s) 41 second(s)

STACKID 2 system uptime is 4 day(s) 19 hour(s) 3 minute(s) 32 second(s)

The system started at 04:20:25 GMT+00 Tue Jul 09 2024

The system : started=cold start

My stack unit ID = 1, bootup role = active

SSH@ICX7150-48PF Router>

SSH@ICX7150-48PF Router>show chassis

The stack unit 1 chassis info:

Power supply 1 (AC - PoE) present, status ok

Fan 1 ok, speed (auto): [[1]]<->2

Fan 2 ok, speed (auto): [[1]]<->2

Fan 3 ok, speed (auto): [[1]]<->2

Fan controlled temperature:

Rule 1/2 (MGMT THERMAL PLANE): 41.7 deg-C

Rule 2/2 (AIR OUTLET NEAR PSU): 16.0 deg-C

Fan speed switching temperature thresholds:

Rule 1/2 (MGMT THERMAL PLANE):

Speed 1: NM<-----> 95 deg-C

Speed 2: 85<----->105 deg-C (shutdown)

Rule 2/2 (AIR OUTLET NEAR PSU):

Speed 1: NM<-----> 41 deg-C

Speed 2: 34<----->105 deg-C (shutdown)

Fan 1 Air Flow Direction: Front to Back

Fan 2 Air Flow Direction: Front to Back

Fan 3 Air Flow Direction: Front to Back

Slot 1 Current Temperature: 42.7 deg-C (Sensor 1), 37.9 deg-C (Sensor 2), 16.0 deg-C (Sensor 3), 32.7 deg-C (Sensor 4), 30.1 deg-C (Sensor 5)

Warning level.......: 100.0 deg-C

Shutdown level......: 105.0 deg-C

Boot Prom MAC : 3415.9329.2d40

Management MAC: 3415.9329.2d40

The stack unit 2 chassis info:

Power supply 1 (AC - PoE) present, status ok

Fan 1 ok, speed (auto): [[1]]<->2

Fan 2 ok, speed (auto): [[1]]<->2

Fan 3 ok, speed (auto): [[1]]<->2

Fan controlled temperature:

Rule 1/2 (MGMT THERMAL PLANE): 44.7 deg-C

Rule 2/2 (AIR OUTLET NEAR PSU): 19.0 deg-C

Fan speed switching temperature thresholds:

Rule 1/2 (MGMT THERMAL PLANE):

Speed 1: NM<-----> 95 deg-C

Speed 2: 85<----->105 deg-C (shutdown)

Rule 2/2 (AIR OUTLET NEAR PSU):

Speed 1: NM<-----> 41 deg-C

Speed 2: 34<----->105 deg-C (shutdown)

Fan 1 Air Flow Direction:Front to Back

Fan 2 Air Flow Direction:Front to Back

Fan 3 Air Flow Direction:Front to Back

Slot 1 Current Temperature: 44.7 deg-C (Sensor 1), 39.7 deg-C (Sensor 2), 19.0 deg-C (Sensor 3), 32.5 deg-C (Sensor 4), 32.3 deg-C (Sensor 5)

Warning level.......: 100.0 deg-C

Shutdown level......: 105.0 deg-C

Boot Prom MAC : 50a7.334e.5d58

SSH@ICX7150-48PF Router>

Re: Fan noise on ICX 7150-48PF

MariaC862 — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:22:57 GMT

Hello,

Thank you for your patience. Based on the information provided, it doesn’t appear that there is any issue with the switch itself. I recommend verifying that the switch’s location and environmental conditions are suitable, following the guidelines provided.

If possible, please test a spare unit in the same location to determine whether the noise persists. This will help identify if the issue is specific to the switch units or related to the installation area.

Thanks!