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kwantai
Oct 29, 2008Aspirant
Replacing the fan in ReadyNAS Duo - possible?
Hello. Has anyone replaced/changed the (stock) fan in the Netgear ReadyNAS duo?
I would like to do this, since I think the fan makes far too much noise.
Any comments and thoughts about this is welcome. Is it a good idea? Is it hard to do? What kind of fan do I need? etc
Thanks :)
I would like to do this, since I think the fan makes far too much noise.
Any comments and thoughts about this is welcome. Is it a good idea? Is it hard to do? What kind of fan do I need? etc
Thanks :)
126 Replies
- Staffan1AspirantHave not done a fan replacement but should be possible if you find one that has enough airflow and are the right size.
It would be a great help if one had the airflow specification of the original fan.
.staffan - jranesesAspirantThis is the fan currently in the Duo:
http://www.crownelectronics.com.tw/Serpro/AGE06025.pdf
I'm also considering swapping it out with a compatible, lower CFM model. - jranesesAspirantIn looking at possible replacement fans for the Duo on Newegg, these models might be viable candidates. In my opinion, it's not so much the noise level of the Duo that's the problem, it's the tone of the stock Crown fan.
VANTEC TF6025
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6811999615
Dynatron DF126025PL-3/4G
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6835114064
Those are the top 2 rated 60mm fans from the product category
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLi ... rchInDesc=
Can any of the Jedi's comment on the compatibility of the replacement fans listed above?
Thanks,
Jason - Dooku1AspirantKeep in mind that replacing the fan will void your warranty.
- kwantaiAspirantThanks for all comments!
I've replaced the fan now, which was very easy by the way :)
I'm now using a 60mm fan from Fractal Design - http://www.fractal-design.com/?view=pro ... =4&prod=15
I believe the noise level is much lower now. Haven't had the fan in place for that long, but I do think it made a significant change. - Staffan1AspirantI suggest that you at least get the same airflow value on the fan. Then you should be safe when it comes to the components.
.staffan - kwantaiAspirant
Staffan wrote: I suggest that you at least get the same airflow value on the fan. Then you should be safe when it comes to the components.
.staffan
True. The new fan has a CFM of 27 m³/h, which seems to be higher than the original fan... I hope I'm safe :) - MechanixAspirant
kwantai wrote: Staffan wrote: I suggest that you at least get the same airflow value on the fan. Then you should be safe when it comes to the components.
.staffan
True. The new fan has a CFM of 27 m³/h, which seems to be higher than the original fan... I hope I'm safe :)
Hi,
i have a couple of questions:
Which model is currently in the duo?
What´s the impact on the temperatures. Did you noticed any improvement?
I have 2 500GB HDD´s in my duo and the temperatures with the original fan are for both HDD´s 44-46 °C
I planing in fact to use this fan:
http://www.papst.de/index/sid/30B11206- ... rent_id%3D - kwantaiAspirant
Mechanix wrote: kwantai wrote: Staffan wrote: I suggest that you at least get the same airflow value on the fan. Then you should be safe when it comes to the components.
.staffan
True. The new fan has a CFM of 27 m³/h, which seems to be higher than the original fan... I hope I'm safe :)
Hi,
i have a couple of questions:
Which model is currently in the duo?
What´s the impact on the temperatures. Did you noticed any improvement?
I have 2 500GB HDD´s in my duo and the temperatures with the original fan are for both HDD´s 44-46 °C
I planing in fact to use this fan:
http://www.papst.de/index/sid/30B11206- ... rent_id%3Djraneses wrote: This is the fan currently in the Duo:
http://www.crownelectronics.com.tw/Serpro/AGE06025.pdf
I'm also considering swapping it out with a compatible, lower CFM model.
I don't know what the temperature was before, but right now I have 2 500GB HDD with one on 43 C temp and the other at 36 C. The NAS has been powered in all day and music has been playing from one of the HDD now for at least 5 hours.
Fan 1 1923 RPM
I believe the Papst fan will work good. - kevinl1886AspirantHow do I open the case to replace the fan?
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