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From: ekrimen@ecst.csuchico.edu (Ed Krimen)
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Subject: Re: Noisey ICD FaST Setup
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Date: 1 Jan 91 07:44:46 GMT
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cfw@aplpy.jhuapl.edu (Chuck Waltrip) writes:

- I have an ICD FaST disk enclosure with a 60 Mb disk (I believe it's a
- Seagate...don't recall the model no.).  I've had this setup about two years.  
- It has always been noisy...emits a continuous high-pitched whine which I have
- always assumed was a fan (although I don't know for sure that it even HAS a
- fan).

- Anyone know anything about these configurations?  Are they usually noisey?
- Can anything be done about the noise?  For instance, should I change the
- fan (assuming there is one) to a quieter one?  Is there a plug-compatible,
- quieter replacement?  Have I exceeded the threshold for dumb questions yet?

I've had an ICD FaST case with a Seagate 157N-1 for about a year and 
a half (installed by Joppa Computers).  The noise, fan or drive, 
isn't bad; in fact, other HD owners who have heard it say it's 
quieter than their non-ICD drives.  It may be that the drive is
noisier than others or that ICD used a different fan in your model.


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