Hard Drive Heat Management - LaCie 301421U - 2big Network NAS Server User Manual

LaCie 2big Network
User Manual

1.3. Hard Drive Heat Management

Heat Dissipation Design
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The LaCie 2big Network's metal body is ideal for natu-
rally dissipating internal drive heat. Its unique design actually
draws heat away from the internal drives toward the external
casing. This feature takes heat away from the internal drive,
keeping it safe and prolonging its life and reliability.
consequence, it is normal for the external casing to be hot to
the touch. Please make sure that the vents on the back bezel
are not obstructed so that there is a natural airflow across the
casing.
Vertical, Horizontal & Rackmount
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Heat dissipation is maximized when the drive is in the
vertical position. If you have several LaCie drives stacked on
each other, please remember to attach the included rubber
feet on the under side of your drives. This will allow for some
airflow between your drives so that the heat dissipation can
work effectively - especially if your LaCie drive does not in-
clude a fan. LaCie does not recommend stacking or racking
more than 3 drives on top of each other, especially if these
drives are turned ON simultaneously.
Smart Fan Technology
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The casing alone is a great way to dissipate heat with-
out the need of a fan, but the 2big Network comes with a
thermo-regulated "smart fan", which activates when the heat
inside the casing reaches a certain temperature. The smart fan
operates at two different speeds, and adjusts automatically to
changes in temperature.
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