[rescue] noise levels of hardware [was "computer building?"]

[Chris Hedemark]

On Wed, 2002-06-19 at 11:56, Tim H. wrote:
> Now this is a thread which may have practical application in my
> situation.  Currently The computers in my computer room aren't the
> problem, the 3Com Superstack II switch 1000 is the noisiest piece of
> equipment I have ever heard.  I can't begin to imagine what a closet
> with a rack full of these things would sound like.

Try one of the new compaq proliant DL380's with the redundant fan
option.  I seriously think prolonged exposure could promote hearing
damage.