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OT: Dell Servers, help me choose one |
thomasotten |
Oct 16 2008, 08:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,547 Joined: 16-November 03 From: San Antonio, Texas Member No.: 1,349 |
I just purchased and received a Dell PowerEdge 2950 server for my work. This thing is very loud, even after the fans go past the super-loud startup mode. Have servers just gotten louder? I have always had a server in my office, that just hummed along, not *too* much louder than a typical PC. Needless to say, this sever is too loud and must go back. Any suggestions?
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jesiv |
Oct 16 2008, 10:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 552 Joined: 5-August 07 From: Pensacola/Milton, Florida Member No.: 7,975 Region Association: Northern California |
Yes it is loud! I am listening to one right know. The easiest solution is to listen to loud music! Seriously these rack servers require A/C not just normal room A/C and of course they do not need heating in the winter.
They are not designed to be used in the same room as regular computer users e.g. think computer rooms and data centers. Regards, James |
thomasotten |
Oct 16 2008, 10:17 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,547 Joined: 16-November 03 From: San Antonio, Texas Member No.: 1,349 |
Is it the form factor? I read that the 2900 (a tower) is just as loud. I have had servers before, Sun servers, that were loud, but not that loud. Why are PC workstations with Xeon processors not so loud?
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SirAndy |
Oct 16 2008, 10:57 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,679 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Why are PC workstations with Xeon processors not so loud? Because they're not built to be run at 99% CPU capacity for hours ... The servers are built to run under high load for hours. And noise isn't really an issue if you have a dedicated server room or rent space in a colo facility. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/type.gif) Andy |
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