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3 Year Old ReadyNAS Pro developing fan noise
I have a three year old ReadyNAS Pro that began making a noise last week. The noise is coming from the fan, is inconsistent but frequent.......and has the faint sound of a power saw. On the Raidar interface everything shows as healthy (green lights). I have two questions:
1. Does this signal oncoming failure/problems in the near term?
2. Is there an easy fix (can the fan be replaced)?
Thanks
1. Does this signal oncoming failure/problems in the near term?
2. Is there an easy fix (can the fan be replaced)?
Thanks
3 Replies
- Is it a Business Edition or Pioneer? The Business Edition has a 5 year warranty, the Pioneer has a 3 year warranty.
1. Increasing fan noise is generally caused by roughness in the bearings, and it will only get worse, not better until it goes totally quiet when it quits.
2. The fan should be easy to replace if you can find one of the same size, RPM range and with a similar power connector. In 2009, the data sheet for the Pro BE listed a 120MM fan as an available spare part.
If your unit is still under warranty, you should open an online technical support case. They may choose to replace the entire chassis. - Thank you for the feedback PapaBear. It is a Business Edition and I have opened a technical support case.
- Let us know if you have any problems.
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