Server Fans - Quiet Ones

hrmm... quiet fans for a 2u, huh? good thing you didn't get get a 1U! IIRC, those fans are 60mm, which is going to make it tough to find any that are quiet, and since it's not a 4U server, there's not a lof of space to play around with. I'd bust out the manual for the case, or a ruler (with cm/mm on it) and measure the fan LxWxH dimensions, and then go hunting. This will prove time consuming, I am sure. I wish I had some suggestions for you, but you just don't see too many 60mm fans outside of rackmount chassis, and not too many on the enthusiast market.

IIRC the ThermalTake LanBoy used 2x60mm fans as exhaust. You may want to check out the TT B Stock site for a deal.
 
The specifications in the Newegg link say 4x 80mm fans for the cooling system. 80mm fans are about as standard as they come, and selection is pretty good. However, the OP may want to have this thread moved to Overclocking and Cooling, as the reduced airflow from quieter fan may introduce thermal issues, depending on his configuration.
 
dnphamus13 said:
I recently purchased a server for pretty cheap. I need quieter fan for the case, because the server is currently under the dining room table. I live in a condo.

The server i got is this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811152109

Does anyone have any suggestion

Thanks
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If you're looking to replace the existing (4) 80mm fans (according to Newegg), take a look at Panaflo's. They're generally regarded as a good balance between noise and airflow. I replaces the stock fans in my Norco 4020 with Panaflo's. Be careful though, server cases are designed for fans that are included, especially the lower profile server cases. If you install lower speed fans, the cooling may not be adequate.
 
I'd look at Panaflo, EBM-Papst, or Sanyo-Denki. The big electrical supply shops like Allied and Newark are your friends, they're usually cheaper than the PC cooling related etailers since they operate on a much larger scale.
 
You can't replace the fans in that case. One, they're hotswap and integrated into the housing. Two, replacing the fans will result in overheating and system failure, ESPECIALLY of the CPUs since they're passively cooled and rely on fan airflow and ducting to stay at temperature.

Update the BIOS and turn on quiet mode. And that's as good as you're going to get. Mandatory airflow rating is 48.5CFM per fan and 0.23 in.H2O pressure.
http://www.supermicro.com/support/resources/Thermal/index.cfm - at the bottom, or just search on "SC822" for the fans.

Those numbers mean this: Panaflo FBA08A12H1BX? Not powerful enough. FBA08A12U1BX? Not powerful enough and it's louder. Delta EFB is the only replacement, and it's a lot louder.
 
Thanks All..

AreEss.....i think you're probably correct. I didn't think about the amount of air. I'll try and track down those fans, and tollerate the noise until i move into a bigger space
 
dnphamus13 said:
Thanks All..

AreEss.....i think you're probably correct. I didn't think about the amount of air. I'll try and track down those fans, and tollerate the noise until i move into a bigger space
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Either that, or find some way to get the air flow and static pressure with a quieter fan. That's one of the reasons I love Supermicro; they provide that data. Lets me know what I can throw into builds.
 
You can replace the fans in the hot swap units and in that case, but the end results are not going to be great. A lot of the noise is not from the fans, but simply the airflow and pressure design. You will also need to think about how the system cools, which requries high performance fans.

Simply put, you don't buy a rackmount (especially a 1-3u) expecting it to be quiet.
 
Ockie said:
Simply put, you don't buy a rackmount (especially a 1-3u) expecting it to be quiet.
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Unless you called me and specifically ordered a quiet rack. In which case, as the saying goes, get out the checkbook. 3U @ ~35dBA? No sweat, it just ain't cheap. ;)
 
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