I just bought a Promise SmartStor NS4300N and the stock cooling fan is very loud.
Looking up the specs, it's rated at 37.5 dB.
I want to replace it with an 80x80x15 fan, but while I can find the model I need, it's hard for me to find a place where I can order it.
Also, I'm a bit wary about the connectors it would come with, since I can't use the standard case fan connector.
This is the connector I need (still a 3 wire connector).
SmartStor stock fan connector
Another view
Can anyone tell me where I can get that type of connector?
I've encountered them before but have no idea what the industry name for it is.
Better yet, however, is if I can find a company that will sell the fan with that connector already installed, though ideally the wires aren't actually placed in the connector yet so that I can match the placement of the stock fan.
Not willing to strip the connector from the stock fan, since with a 3yr warranty, I want to be able to put it back in case I send it in for an RMA.
Looking up the specs, it's rated at 37.5 dB.
I want to replace it with an 80x80x15 fan, but while I can find the model I need, it's hard for me to find a place where I can order it.
Also, I'm a bit wary about the connectors it would come with, since I can't use the standard case fan connector.
This is the connector I need (still a 3 wire connector).
SmartStor stock fan connector
Another view
Can anyone tell me where I can get that type of connector?
I've encountered them before but have no idea what the industry name for it is.
Better yet, however, is if I can find a company that will sell the fan with that connector already installed, though ideally the wires aren't actually placed in the connector yet so that I can match the placement of the stock fan.
Not willing to strip the connector from the stock fan, since with a 3yr warranty, I want to be able to put it back in case I send it in for an RMA.
