ImpetusEra
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Re: Netgear ReadyNAS Duo overheating
An ambient temp of 80 is fairly high for a small box like that with two drives in it. If you can't keep it in an air conditioned area then try to keep it low to the ground, out of sunlight and with plenty of air space around it. If it comes to it you could probably attach a fan to the front blowing air through or get one of those $10 turbo fans from walmart and place that in front of it. |
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daveinpoway
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join:2006-07-03
Poway, CA | Netgear rates the product for an ambient temperature range of 0 - 95 degrees F, so it should be able to handle 80 degrees, if everything is working OK. |
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ImpetusEra
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| said by daveinpoway  :Netgear rates the product for an ambient temperature range of 0 - 95 degrees F, so it should be able to handle 80 degrees, if everything is working OK. The temp rating probably applies to the device and not the drives which are essentially the issue (drives overheating not the nas). Short of swapping the drives (some run cooler than others) all that can be done is alter the environment. |
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daveinpoway
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Poway, CA | Yes, the temp range applies to the NAS itself, but, if the unit is rated for 95 degrees F, it should have been able to handle 80 degrees just fine if the cooling fan is working OK and ventilation hasn't been restricted. |
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