gnollo Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 The unraid server is pretty quiet already, but was thinking of making it even quieter by using a fan controller. The Zalman has 6 channels available (4 knobs + 2 switches) I was thinking of using 3 channels (one for the two fans at the back, one for the fan vending underneath the top side of the case, and one for the 3 fans in front of the hard disks). See review here http://www.fastlanehw.com/reviews.php?i=101&page=2 I am planning to use 3 "4 in 3" bay adaptors (using 9 bays). This means that I am left with three bays to spare, one is used by the power switch, and one could be used by the fan controller. Question is, will it lock when stuck in the case, as it seems using screws is not an option? Quote Link to comment
gnollo Posted October 6, 2006 Author Share Posted October 6, 2006 Well, after my wife had to climb back the stairs as she thought she lef the hairdryer on, only to find out it was the unraid server fans blowing away quite happily in the background, I decided to take the plunge and get the fan controller. I will let you know how it goes. Quote Link to comment
dschur Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Or, do what I did. Run ethernet to a dark back room/closet/attic/garage and shove the headless unRAID out there so you don't have to hear it Quote Link to comment
mutant_matt Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Dschur, Are you using a KVM or is it not plugged into anything? I'd like a CAT5 based KVM but I can't find one that isn't $$$$$$$$$$$$$$!!! Matt Quote Link to comment
dschur Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Not plugged into anything. On the very rare occasion I need a display and keyboard, the casters on the CM Stacker case come in handy as I roll it back into my office that has these. Quote Link to comment
TCIII Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Hi all, I mounted both of my unRaid servers in plywood boxes with large washable airfilters mounted on the front. The back of the Cooler Master stacker servers hang out the rear of the boxes and the boxes are totally sealed. This way they are very quiet and the front mounted filter helps reduce dust/dirt intake. Regards, TCIII Quote Link to comment
hypyke Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Hi all, I mounted both of my unRaid servers in plywood boxes with large washable airfilters mounted on the front. The back of the Cooler Master stacker servers hang out the rear of the boxes and the boxes are totally sealed. This way they are very quiet and the front mounted filter helps reduce dust/dirt intake. Regards, TCIII Pics? I would love to see some. Thanks. Quote Link to comment
gnollo Posted October 10, 2006 Author Share Posted October 10, 2006 Got the Zalman controller yesterday, will install it tonight, and post some pics. I am going to use separate controls for - front fans - back fans - top fan Would love for the motherboard to be able to reduce and increase fan speeds according to the hard disk temperature, but I don't think there is a way to do that.... Quote Link to comment
teamhood Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 TCIII: I second the pics... would love to see your setup!!! Quote Link to comment
TCIII Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Hi all, Okay. I will shoot a couple this afternoon when I get home and post them tonight. Here is the link to the photos of the server cabinets: http://home.socal.rr.com/tcoyle/Server%20Cabinets/ Regards, TCIII Quote Link to comment
limetech Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 That's awesome man! Quote Link to comment
teamhood Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 That is very cool.... if it didn't get really hot and really cold in my garage that would be great!!!! Very neat setup you have going!! Quote Link to comment
hypyke Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Thanks for the pics. Quote Link to comment
JM2005 Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Good Job! I wish i could move mine into my Garage but its too Hot and Cold at times. Quote Link to comment
TCIII Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 JM2005, I have had the garage get up to 90 deg F during the summer so I raise the garage door in the afternoon to let air circulate in. I never run a parity check during the day when the garage is warmer than 80 deg F. Since only a couple of drives are spun up during normal server usage, having the garage be at 90 deg F has not caused a problem. Also, my garage never gets below 65 deg F during the winter because I have a water heater in there that helps warm it up. Regards, TCIII Quote Link to comment
gnollo Posted October 16, 2006 Author Share Posted October 16, 2006 Well, unless I am doing something wrong, it doesn't work with the fans at the back, which is the main reason I bought the controller for. Looking carefully on the website http://www.zalman.co.kr/eng/product/view.asp?idx=1&code=017 Maximum Power : 7.0W per channel The only fan that works is the little one on the top. What puzzles me is that no light comes on when I connect the fan to the controllers, and it should! I ended up unplugging one of the two fans at the back, and it has had no impact on the hard disks temps. Noise has halfed. I find that the main noise cause is the fan at the back, but I can live with that no problems. Quote Link to comment
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