Heat can accumulate within computer systems due to a clogged fan, failure of air conditioning, operating more drives than the cooling system can handle, and so on. Unfortunately, these conditions can go completely unnoticed until a failure occurs. The resulting stress can lead to unexpected failures and even data loss. Because of the essential nature of today's workstations and servers, such risks are unacceptable for many users.
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