These machines have more RAM (and it's ECC!) than I could ever need, and generally better build quality, but the fans (even in the 4U models) are louder (though I can replace them), and even at idle, they can consume more power and run hotter.
>>107699682The noise and the power drain are unacceptable
>1100WNo, thanks.
>>107699783noise doesnt have to be a problem, but the power to performance ratio is pathetic
>>107699957Right, that's the startup draw.I have a Gen13 rack server I split as a NAS and for other duties. Even with 12X rusts spinning it's nominal operating draw is about 70W. I'm sure they've gotten even more efficient since this relic.But it's a fireworks show everytime you start one of these up. The fans are comparable to being in an aircraft hanger, and both power supplies are sucking down wattage like it's candy until one gets marked redundant after the post and goes into hibernate.
