https://github.com/khalidit23/r730xd-ipmi-fan-speed-script
https://github.com/khalidit23/r730xd-ipmi-fan-speed-script
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- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/khalidit23/r730xd-ipmi-fan-speed-script
- Owner: khalidit23
- Created: 2025-09-17T10:11:41.000Z (9 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-09-17T10:38:20.000Z (9 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-09-17T12:22:08.645Z (9 months ago)
- Language: Shell
- Size: 3.91 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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- Readme: README.md
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# Dell R730xd Fan Control Script
This repository contains a **Linux shell script** to manually control the fans of a Dell R730xd server via **iDRAC IPMI**.
It allows setting fan speed from 10% to 100% and automatically handles safety checks based on temperature readings.
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## ⚡ Features
- Read server fan speeds and temperatures via iDRAC.
- Switch between **automatic** and **manual fan control**.
- Set fan speed as a percentage (10–100%).
- Safety checks to avoid overheating.
- Simple shell script – just run and provide the fan speed.
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## 🖥️ Prerequisites
- Dell R730xd server with **iDRAC** configured.
- Linux system with network access to iDRAC.
- `ipmitool` installed on your Linux machine.
> **Example:** On Proxmox/Debian-based systems:
> ```bash
> apt update
> apt install ipmitool
> ```
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