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Squuiid
Luminary
Jul 07, 2023

XS728T fan replacement options

I wanted to create a post to help anyone looking for replacement (quieter!) fans for the XS728T switch. While the XS716T and XS708T are easy, with direct Noctua swap ins, the XS728T is an entirely di...
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BrianL
NETGEAR Moderator
Jan 16, 2024

Hi Squuiid iieeann FURRYe38,

 

Thank you for sharing your suggestions and tips on how to use, and install quieter fans in your NETGEAR ProSafe XS switches. With that being said, please do take note that hardware and support warranty will be voided if such parts replacement has been done with your units.

 

 

Kind regards,

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iieeann
Aspirant
Jan 17, 2024

I understand about the warranty part, i did it only after the warranty expired.  Compared with throwing this switch in the corner of store room, i might as well revive it with something better that i can think of.  So today the switch is happily working again.

 

I did break one of the capacitor solder leg while over drilling, but i managed to solder it back.

 

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    BrianL
    NETGEAR Moderator
    Jan 17, 2024

    Hi iieeann,

     

    Thanks for clearing that up. You can continue to share your experiences and tips to other members of the community that may beneficial in the future.

     

     

    Kind regards,

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