Snap 2000 CPU Fan temperature controlled?

[MaddMatt]

Is the Snap Server 2000 CPU Fan temperature controlled?

[blue68f100]

Yes,

Don't have a v2 model, but the 1x00 control the temp between 90-140F.

[MaddMatt]

Thank you for the reply Blue,

I ran it up and it did not switch on even after about 30-45 minutes, I had the cover off so I thought that may have kept the temp down enough for it not to come on but it is summer here (30+ Degrees/86+ Fahrenheit the day I tested it) so I am concerned that it is broken.

The problem I am having only occurs after 2-3 hours when transferring…

Is there any way to simulate higher temperatures with the unit open so that I can still see the fan or bridge the fan on so that I can be certain it is working?

[MaddMatt]

I thought I should share with you the unit’s details;
Snap Server 2000 OS: 4.0.860 HW 2.0.0 BIOS 2.0.252 2x80GB

I understand that the board in the 2000 is the identical to one that is used in the 4000; I had a look at the 4000 as I recalled its fan is on constantly, I double checked it and just now and that is because it is wired from the PSU via the HDD power not through the motherboard like the 2000?

[blue68f100]

There are 2 different MB used on the 4000's.

If it wired direct it should run 24/7. There are some 2000 and 1x00 that direct connect and some don't. If the fan on the 4000 is the same as the 4100 it's a 50x50x10mm with a strange mounting patern. But the 4000 is a 2U with 80mm fans.

On my 2000v1 there is only a single fan on the case, runs 24/7. When it failed it fried the system board. Yours is a v2, DIMM's model. If you have the snap set to send email on error or problem you will get an alert if there is a problem. I failed to change it when I changed ISP's, my loss.

[MaddMatt]

Thank you for the feedback; My question did get berried back a few posts;

Is there any way to simulate higher temperatures with the unit open so that I can still see the fan or bridge the fan on so that I can be certain it is working?

[Phoenix32]

Originally Posted by MaddMatt

I understand that the board in the 2000 is the identical to one that is used in the 4000; I had a look at the 4000 as I recalled its fan is on constantly, I double checked it and just now and that is because it is wired from the PSU via the HDD power not through the motherboard like the 2000?

Hey, don't look at me. Every time I try to answer a 2000 question based on the 4000, someone gripes.

But, SOME 2000 units use the same board as the 4000 and some don't. And yes, the fan is contantly on with the 4000 (wired directly to power).


David,

As far as I know, there is only ONE board for the 4000 (two different part numbers, but the same board in each case as near as I can tell). In all six 4000 units I have had here, they were all the same board. The 2000 uses two different boards however. One of them is a 4000 board (with a change in the bios for the identifier) and the other is not. -IF- I remember right, the 4000 type uses DIMMS like the 4000 and the other version of the 2000 board uses SIMMS. I can't remember for sure at this point off the top of my head.

And yes, the CPU cooling fan is a standard 50mm fan used on CPUs, just like the 4100. But, some 4100 have that cage that secures the fan to the sink and the sink to the socket (not really needed though) and the other does not. On the 4000 they are all like the last one there for the 4100 (without the cage).

[blue68f100]

The fan in my 4100 sounds like a meat processor, rattles, thrashing sound. And it is temp controlled, so it cycles.

[Phoenix32]

Originally Posted by blue68f100

The fan in my 4100 sounds like a meat processor, rattles, thrashing sound. And it is temp controlled, so it cycles.

Yup, in the 4100 they use the temp monitor. And in fact, the CPU get's way to hot for my tastes in the 4100 and so I move the connector over to a always on connection (the one on the right side of the SDRAM).

Sounds like a meat processor? Rattles? Thrashing sounds? Time for a new fan my friend, that one is dieing.

[MaddMatt]

I did the test and this time the fan came on (after 15mins), not sure why I didn't notice it last time... it is as noisy as when it does kick in....

Any advice about how to fix it:
what type i should get?
Anyone done a total swapout?