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Aspirant

Jun 03, 2018

ReadyNAS 2120 runs cooler with custom fan - less noise too.

If there is one thing I hate about servers, its the noise from the fans. So, I decided to pop the lid off and install a custom fan. I dissabled the internal small fans. I compared the temeratures and...

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Frank888

NETGEAR Expert

Jun 04, 2018

Hi Shardie,

Could you share the FAN brand and model #?

we can consider as the solution of next generation.

Cheers

Frank

shardie

Aspirant

Jun 04, 2018

The fan is a Cool Master. You can use any quiet PC fan.

Lower temps and very quiet.

shardie
Aspirant
Jun 04, 2018
Ive also made a custom steel frame for the NAS's - its more open for better airflow.
- StephenB
  Guru - Experienced User
  Jun 04, 2018
  Note that hardware changes can void the warranty (with desktop ReadyNAS, simply opening the case voids the warranty).
  - shardie
    Aspirant
    Jun 04, 2018
    Apparently the warranty is not transferable - Im not the original buyer of the unit, so the warranty doesnt really make any difference any more.