Josh Paetzel wrote: > > Noise levels aren't a design consideration of modern rackmount gear. Be > thankful it's 2u, it's not uncommon for a 1u server to have anywhere from 8 > to 16 17,000RPM fans in it. At 1.6" they can make quite a racket. > > If you're not used to rackmounts you're probably never going to get it to a > level of noise output that you consider acceptable. > > If you are saying that it's unacceptably loud compared to your dell 2950 or > something that's one thing. If it's unacceptably loud compared to your > desktop...well that's just how rackmount gear is these days. > > > I actually use the noise to my advantage @ work. I have a handful of HP Proliants, and I must say they are not so load. I recently purchases a box from systamax, and threw it in the server room. It sounds like the space shuttle, and winds down to a nice 747 at take off. I am often in the server room, and sometimes hear people trying to talk to me. I simply look up at them, say "What?", stare for about 3 seconds, put my head down, and carry on with my work. I love it. This has no relevance to anything, but I just want people to know that the noise can be your friend :) Robert De Mars