Depin the fan header connector and pass it through the opening near to the DC barrel socket, it's neater and less chance of the cable getting damaged and shorting.
Usually fans in equipment like switches and routers, meant for server environments, aren’t just rated for size but also for CFM or the amount of air they push through based on rpm. When replacing a fan in a piece of equipment you need to ensure you match the size, but also the air throughput in order to keep it cool properly and not have issues in the future.
This is true but there are other variables to consider for example how much data traffic and also the environment because a switch in Northern Europe isn't going to suffer from the same conditions as other parts of the world.
I would argue that the ball was not dropped at all though, as it wasn't designed for home or small office that doesn't require high speed data links. And you'll never see SFP's in a home use case. They're not made for home use.
and there's nothing cheap about those.... microtik is pretty well known in the server industry. And by modifying the actual hardware, even if it is only a fan, you are probably voiding the warranty. Now, the fan you replaced it with, has a lower power consumption, so you should be fine, but just something to keep in mind. However, they both appear to have similar cubic metre/hour ratings, but you've got some of that blocked by the case. Shouldn't make too much of a difference, again, just something to watch out for.
@@fishelectronics Or people are using it in situations that the designer didn't intend for it. Like, there's nothing wrong with that, but you can't say it's a flaw. It wasn't designed with your use case in mind. IE, no shits given about how the noise might bother you. Especially in the server space.
"If you come here, you know it is extremely noisy" (00:12). I don't recall visiting you?
Depin the fan header connector and pass it through the opening near to the DC barrel socket, it's neater and less chance of the cable getting damaged and shorting.
Usually fans in equipment like switches and routers, meant for server environments, aren’t just rated for size but also for CFM or the amount of air they push through based on rpm. When replacing a fan in a piece of equipment you need to ensure you match the size, but also the air throughput in order to keep it cool properly and not have issues in the future.
@@br3nd4n Sure!
This is true but there are other variables to consider for example how much data traffic and also the environment because a switch in Northern Europe isn't going to suffer from the same conditions as other parts of the world.
Wit the stock, fan, why not use a LNA. unit between the fan and the motherboard ? ( Noctua Low Noise adapter )
@JasonsLabVideos LNA reduces RPMs and, therefore, air flow.
it's not made for home use. It's for small office or ISP's, and would normally go on a noisy server rack, so it wouldn't be noticed.
I would argue that the ball was not dropped at all though, as it wasn't designed for home or small office that doesn't require high speed data links. And you'll never see SFP's in a home use case. They're not made for home use.
and there's nothing cheap about those.... microtik is pretty well known in the server industry. And by modifying the actual hardware, even if it is only a fan, you are probably voiding the warranty.
Now, the fan you replaced it with, has a lower power consumption, so you should be fine, but just something to keep in mind. However, they both appear to have similar cubic metre/hour ratings, but you've got some of that blocked by the case. Shouldn't make too much of a difference, again, just something to watch out for.
@@TheCurtisnixon I am small office.
@TheCurtisnixon I learned one thing over the years: when many people want to modify your product, it means you failed with something.
@@fishelectronics Or people are using it in situations that the designer didn't intend for it. Like, there's nothing wrong with that, but you can't say it's a flaw. It wasn't designed with your use case in mind. IE, no shits given about how the noise might bother you. Especially in the server space.
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