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    Netgate SG-4860 Fan Replacement

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    • bingo600B Offline
      bingo600 @d83
      last edited by bingo600

      @d83 said in Netgate SG-4860 Fan Replacement:

      So I took it down and found that it was a netgate branded ng-fs2758 fan on the CPU. However a google of ng-fs2758 give me absolutely nothing. A measurement on it gives me 2x2x1/4. So a 50x50x6 mm fan. Having a hard time finding anything close. Anyone have any ideas? Can I buy replacement parts from Netgate?

      Could it be a Sunon
      https://datasheet.octopart.com/GM1205PFVX-A-Sunon-Fans-datasheet-11124589.pdf

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      Watch out next pict shows a 12v fan , the ones i pointed out are 5v

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      • stephenw10S Online
        stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
        last edited by stephenw10

        We had to source that fansink made for us especially to fit the enclosure. It was a lot more difficult than you might think.
        But the fan is a standard 4 wire PWM connection. It's 50x50x10mm. Fixing holes at 40x40 centers. It should be possible to source a replacement.
        You might also email our sales guys to check on any replacement stock we might have.
        Netgate_Fansink1.jpg

        Steve

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        • jimpJ Offline
          jimp Rebel Alliance Developer Netgate
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          If all else fails and you have the space and do not mind it being ugly, a USB powered 120MM fan blowing on top of the case with some clearance keeps it relatively cool and quiet even at low RPM (34C in a fairly warm rack here). Powered by the device's own USB port. I've done that on a couple fanless devices that were getting a bit toasty when sandwiched among other hot lab gear.

          Note that isn't any kind of official endorsement or recommendation, and it's an EOL device, so take that with a grain of salt.

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            jefstrongman
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            I ended up using XINRUILIAN Model: RDH5010B

            https://www.newegg.com/p/1YF-01D5-00068

            Its only a 2 pin connection connection but I made it work.

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              aligator638 @jefstrongman
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              @jefstrongman Wondering how you did convert a 2 wires to 4 wires PWM ? Because after searching the only ref I could find for this fan was 2 wires. @netgate did you have this fan made especially for you ?

              Thanks,

              Eric

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              • stephenw10S Online
                stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
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                I don't have all the details but I know we spent some significant time sourcing the complete fan and heatsink.
                The fan itself is not particularly unusual. Anything with the same dimensions should work there.

                You should (though I have not tried) be able to fit a 2 wire fan if you use the correct pins but it will just run at full speed continually. The black and red wires there are 0 and 12V.

                Steve

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                  aligator638 @stephenw10
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                  @stephenw10 Hello indeed, but since the router is staying in the lounge, I reckon PWM is a must for me, it is not used at 100% and is mostly silent except during summer months. Would you happen to be able to get the full story about this fan? In the past, there were some 2 wires fans that were in fact PWM without the extra wires, soldering an extra 2 wires would bring them up to the standard. If this is the case this would be an easy mod. I searched all the internet and could not find a fan fan with the same specs and PWM.

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                    stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                    last edited by

                    Hmm, doesn't seem that rare. This looks to meet the spec for example. You need it available in France I'm guessing?

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                      aligator638 @stephenw10
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                      @stephenw10 said in Netgate SG-4860 Fan Replacement:

                      Hmm, doesn't seem that rare. This looks to meet the spec for example. You need it available in France I'm guessing?

                      Turkey, but I can get a mule over the summer ;-)

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                        EG @d83
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                        @d83 I just had to do this, the FOXCONN 5010 PVA050C12Q was a direct replacement. $4.92 on Ebay. Supposedly rated for Service life: 50000 hours, but I'll have to get back to you on that.

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                          d83 @EG
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                          @EG said in Netgate SG-4860 Fan Replacement:

                          @d83 I just had to do this, the FOXCONN 5010 PVA050C12Q was a direct replacement. $4.92 on Ebay. Supposedly rated for Service life: 50000 hours, but I'll have to get back to you on that.

                          Thanks, I expect an update in 5.7 years! Lol

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