[cobalt-users] URGENT XTR Fan needed

[Olaf Alders <olaf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Everyone,

I recently got the following email from my XTR:

> One or more fans have failed.  These fans should be replaced immediately to
> avoid overheating.  See below for a listing of the problematic fans.
> 
> There are six fans which are located in the middle of the unit in two groups
> of three, directly behind the drive bays.  Fans 1-3 are located between the
> drive bays and the CPU(s) on the left side of the box, when facing the front
> panel.  Fan 1 is near the edge, fan 2 is in the middle, and fan 3 is toward
> the center of the box.  Fans 4-6 are located on the right side of the box,
> between the drive bays and the power supply.  Fan 4 is toward the center of
> the box, fan 5 is in the middle, and fan 6 is nearest the edge of the box.
> Consult your documentation for instructions on how to replace the fans.
> 
> Below is a detailed listing of each fan's speed in revolutions per minute and
> an indication of the acceptibility of that speed.
> 
> Fan #      RPM      Status
> __________________________
> 
> Fan 1:     8999     Okay
> Fan 2:     8999     Okay
> Fan 3:     8999     Okay
> Fan 4:     8999     Okay
> Fan 5:     1199     FAILED
> Fan 6:     8999     Okay

Cobalt says they don't have any fans, but they will replace the XTR with two
RAQ4s or with a new XTR when one becomes available with no promises on when
that might be.  At any rate, I'd like to make sure the box is in decent
enough shape until I can make the move. In the meantime, it seems that the
temperature of the CPU may be rising slightly.  It seems okay right now, but
it's usually not too well used at night. Two questions:

a) Is there anyone who might have an extra fan that would fit or might know
of where I could get one in a hurry?  (Please let me know off-list).

b) How hot can things get before I'm in the danger zone?


Thanks,


Olaf





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