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odessouky
Aspirant
Nov 05, 2020

Netgear Prosafe XS712T stock fan replacement?

I have setup a 10GbE home network/lab, and my backbone is the XS712T. Not the version 2, but the older model. Its used and possibly out of warranty.   The fans on my 10GbE Netgear Prosafe XS712T sw...
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schumaku
Guru - Experienced User
Nov 05, 2020

Difference does indicate lower high RPM and much lower airflow overall. The original fan can use up to 8.7W, while the alternate low noise one runs on .7W. That makes it easy to be much more silent. 

 

I must admit that fans - especially with a lot of operation time at potentially higher RPMs are wearing out, starting to cause more noise than required.

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odessouky
Aspirant
Nov 05, 2020

thanks schumaku for your quick reply.

 

Yes, I realise the RPM will decrease and CFM and colling will be weaker, but my concern is: Is there risk of damage to the switch's motherboard by going from a 0.73A fan down to a 0.05A fan?

 

I do not want to make a silly and costly mistake?

 

Many thanks

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