ARCTIC Expanding its Range of Efficient Server Fans

[btarunr]

ARCTIC is expanding its range of fans for servers and workstations. In addition to the 40 mm and 80 mm models, two powerful 120 mm versions with different speed ranges are now also available. The S12038 fans offer an excellent combination of cooling performance, durability and energy efficiency. The importance of energy efficiency in data centers is growing worldwide and increasingly becoming the focus of legislators. Since this year, operators have had to publish their energy consumption. In the future, guidelines for sustainability and energy efficiency are also expected. The use of the S12038 server fans helps to reduce energy consumption.

Exceptionally energy-efficient thanks to motor optimization. For the same performance, the S12038-8K consumes 22 % less than the next best competitor, improving the energy efficiency of the server. The new 120 mm fans are available in two versions: the 4K version with 600 to 4000 rpm and the 8K version with 800 to 8000 rpm. This wide range - optionally PWM or voltage-controlled - makes it possible to adapt the fans to the specific requirements of different server and workstation setups. With their high static pressure and powerful airflow, they are the ideal all-rounders for demanding server environments and are suitable for use as both radiator and rack fans for server cases from 3U.



Equipped with high-quality double ball bearings, the S12038 guarantee a long service life and high reliability. This makes them the ideal choice for 24/7 operation in data centers and server rooms.

For more information, visit the product pages of the S12038-4K and the S12038-8K.

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[Wavetrex]

A cooling fan inside a cooling fan that cools the fan ! Cool !
Yo dawg...

 

[Ferrum Master]

A cooling fan inside a cooling fan that cools the fan ! Cool !
Yo dawg...

Not sure what it does... it is a bling... it has no bottom openings.

 

[Space Lynx]

Not sure what it does... it is a bling... it has no bottom openings.

interesting concept though, maybe that should be taken further

 

[Fungi]

A 10 °C lower motor temperature roughly doubles the service life. The motor of the S12038-4K is not only particularly efficient, but is also actively cooled by an additional impeller in the fan hub.

To ensure a long service life in particularly dusty environments, a sticker to cover the fan hub impeller is included in the packaging.

 

[The Terrible Puddle]

Not sure what it does... it is a bling... it has no bottom openings.

Maybe it has side vents

 

[_JP_]

Not sure what it does... it is a bling... it has no bottom openings.

It does, you're seeing a PR with 3D-rendered models. This is actually a really cool feature if you have a dust-free environment, or a case with a ton of positive pressure and one of these is doing spot-cooling.

 

[Ferrum Master]

It does, you're seeing a PR with 3D-rendered models. This is actually a really cool feature if you have a dust-free environment, or a case with a ton of positive pressure and one of these is doing spot-cooling.

Aye, that's more proper...

Stupid artists... they never learn.

 

[ir_cow]

A fan inside a fan?

 

[scottslayer]

Amazon says $16 each or 3 for $40

 

[Courier 6]

these are some really nice fans, thumbs up

A fan inside a fan?

probably to cool the coils

 

[ir_cow]

probably to cool the coils

These aren't no delta fans lol

 

[TechLurker]

For the same performance, the S12038-8K consumes 22 % less than the next best competitor, improving the energy efficiency of the server.

As opposed to whom I wonder. Nidec? Sanyo Denki? Delta? Yate-Loon? Given it says the next-best, that's probably Nidec or Sanyo. Both have been vying for top spot across plenty of server systems as far as air-cooling goes. Both are also pretty energy-efficient compared to equivalent Deltas, and both are pretty powerful within their respective ranges.

The new 120 mm fans are available in two versions: the 4K version with 600 to 4000 rpm and the 8K version with 800 to 8000 rpm. This wide range - optionally PWM or voltage-controlled - makes it possible to adapt the fans to the specific requirements of different server and workstation setups.

I wonder if server boards are still on a unique PWM frequency band; or if they've shifted towards standard PWM frequencies used by consumer-grade hardware. I'd love to be able to buy and use these down the line once new-old stock or "lightly used" options become available second-hand, just to see if they're better than the existing Nidecs and San Aces I do still use. However, I've had to use a PWM generator tuned to a higher frequency range in order to control some Nidec and San Ace server-grade fans, hence my curiosity about their PWM frequency range. It's nice that they can be voltage controlled though; that would be an alternate, brute-force option with a simpler resistor pot.

 

[StimpsonJCat]

I'd love 3 of the 120mm 8K fans for my radiator! I think it could take off and fly round the room!

 

[CheapMeat]

reminded me of something...

But yes, as alluded to, that's what it is for: