Service Action to Prevent PSU Failures in ReadyNAS NV/NV+

bashkin001 wrote:

Well, the title says it all. Noise is a big issue for me (I just rebuilt, with help, a new pc so that it will be quiet). So I reversed the fan, but the NAS+ is now idling only a fraction of the time it did before, so maintaining idle speed wasn't much help. The room itself has good airflow and isn't hot (yet- summer is coming). The NAS is on a board on the floor (not on the carpet), with nothing nearby to restrict airflow. Can I mount bigger fans or additional low speed fans to keep RPM and dB down? What about using a Scythe or similar ultra-quiet fan? Would this work? Do you have better suggestions? Thanks.

If you take out the black mesh behind the grill, you'll find the fan speed go back to idle. Try opening the door and you'll see the fan speed go down after awhile. When taking out the mesh, use a safety pin and tug the mesh gently out from the back of the door.