Replacing the fan in ReadyNAS Duo - possible?

erodrigues wrote:

Hi all, I just installed a Fractal Design 60mm silent fan given the feedback i saw in some forum posts. The first feedback is that it is in fact more silent then the stock CROWN AGE06025B12U but even after calibration i don't get reasonable lower RPM speed :cry: : These are the reading 10min after a reboot: Disk 1 WDC WD20EARS-00MVWB0 1863 GB , 26 C / 78 F , Write-cache ON Disk 2 WDC WD20EARS-00MVWB0 1863 GB , 27 C / 80 F , Write-cache ON Fan 1 2027 RPM I will monitor closely the HDD's temps to avoid any problems... I do remember that the original operating temps were around 36C-37C (under heavy data writing/reading). I am also aware that the original fan would draw more air and support higher rpm. I will keep testing and let you guys know the results. Look forward to hear any feedback either way :D

UPDATE:

I have to say that even with the same RPM as the stock fan it is much much much more silent than before! This upgrade is highly recommended!!!

Disk 1 WDC WD20EARS-00MVWB0 1863 GB , 30 C / 86 F , Write-cache ON
Disk 2 WDC WD20EARS-00MVWB0 1863 GB , 30 C / 86 F , Write-cache ON
Fan 1 1666 RPM

I believe that the 2000 RPM from my previous post occurred because of multiple refresh that i was doing to the webGUI of the ForntView. I also believe that the fan speed is influenced by the ReadyNAS DUO CPU temperature. Can anyone confirm this?