wraith
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Hi All,
I've recently successfully completed my first FreeNAS build. During the build I noted comments in the X10SL7-F manual on the preference for 4-pin fans to allow the board to control the speed. I've looked around the forums and haven't found much specifically on this topic [apologies if it is there and I missed it]. All fans in my build are currently 3-pin and am contemplating whether to replace with 4-pin.
I'm interested in feedback/opinions on whether replacing the 3-pin with 4-pin fans would make a significant difference to power usage, reliability, noise etc. Power usage would be my primary focus given the server will be running 24/7
Thanks in advance
I've recently successfully completed my first FreeNAS build. During the build I noted comments in the X10SL7-F manual on the preference for 4-pin fans to allow the board to control the speed. I've looked around the forums and haven't found much specifically on this topic [apologies if it is there and I missed it]. All fans in my build are currently 3-pin and am contemplating whether to replace with 4-pin.
I'm interested in feedback/opinions on whether replacing the 3-pin with 4-pin fans would make a significant difference to power usage, reliability, noise etc. Power usage would be my primary focus given the server will be running 24/7
Thanks in advance