JorgeGonzales
Well-Known Member
This is what I was alluding to, but couldn't be bothered. A picture is enough to see that it needs airflow, but I knew exactly what was up as soon as they said DL380.I think you're forgetting the 6 2" fans mounted to the front/back of that server case (and the power supply fan) that create a dedicated channel of airflow through the case and over the heatsink so it's not really the same as getting hit once every 10 seconds by an oscillating fan.
I know of no HP server (standalone/rackmount/blade) that doesn't sound like a 747 starting up due to fans.
That said, you could mount the heatsinks in a 5" rail with a fan on one end and simulate that type of design for airflow over multiple sinks and keep them well cooled.
EDIT; Forgot to say thanks to Jorge for his research into Citis!
Oh, and you are welcome. They have potential to really lower the cost of entry I think. The new Veros should also be exciting, but I'm not sure if they'll keep up in the $15 range, or have any answer to the 058 series. It'll be fun comparing.