Netgate SG-4860 Fan Replacement
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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.
Steve
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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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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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@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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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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@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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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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@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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@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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@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
