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RN2312 fan noise
How loud is the RN2312, in comparison to the RN316? I like the idea of replacing my RN316 and EDA500, and put all my disks into one unit as one large RAID6, but this is for my home, and I don't want ...
I assume you mean the RR2312, a 1U, 12 bay rack-mount unit. When not under load and in a cool place, they are pretty quiet. The fans are not at the very back, which helps. But when booting, or when they get warm (from external temperature or use), they can be quite annoying, not only because of the volume, but the high pitch. You are likely going to want it in a well-ventilated unused room, basement, or closet. An enclosed rack would also do it, but few are big enough.
They are also quite long -- 35", exclusive of the handles and space for rear cabling, which can be a limitation for placement.
They are currently on fire sale, and I understand your desire; as I, too, went to rack mount from a 516 and EDA500. As long as you make sure you put the drives in in the right order, you can just move them over, too.
I assume you mean the RR2312, a 1U, 12 bay rack-mount unit. When not under load and in a cool place, they are pretty quiet. The fans are not at the very back, which helps. But when booting, or when they get warm (from external temperature or use), they can be quite annoying, not only because of the volume, but the high pitch. You are likely going to want it in a well-ventilated unused room, basement, or closet. An enclosed rack would also do it, but few are big enough.
They are also quite long -- 35", exclusive of the handles and space for rear cabling, which can be a limitation for placement.
They are currently on fire sale, and I understand your desire; as I, too, went to rack mount from a 516 and EDA500. As long as you make sure you put the drives in in the right order, you can just move them over, too.
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