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Title: DNS-343 Orientation
Post by: JavaLawyer on January 18, 2011, 04:59:12 AM

From an airflow perspective, should a DNS-343 function normally if oriented on it's side rather than standing up?  I am concerned about airflow, in particular because of the close proximity of the four HDDs.  Has anyone tested this or have any comments?

Title: Re: DNS-343 Orientation
Post by: D-Link Multimedia on February 03, 2011, 12:24:34 PM

Quote from: JavaLawyer on January 18, 2011, 04:59:12 AM

From an airflow perspective, should a DNS-343 function normally if oriented on it's side rather than standing up?  I am concerned about airflow, in particular because of the close proximity of the four HDDs.  Has anyone tested this or have any comments?

The design pulls air from the front base out the back. I would assume as long as the front vent is not blocked and the back fan vents have sufficient ventilation area you should be fine. Although reading an OLED sideways would be challenging :).

Title: Re: DNS-343 Orientation
Post by: JavaLawyer on February 07, 2011, 10:56:52 AM

Quote from: D-Link Multimedia on February 03, 2011, 12:24:34 PM

The design pulls air from the front base out the back. I would assume as long as the front vent is not blocked and the back fan vents have sufficient ventilation area you should be fine. Although reading an OLED sideways would be challenging :).

Thanks for the input.  Reading challenges aside, I think I'll take my chances.

Title: Re: DNS-343 Orientation
Post by: iuliand on March 10, 2011, 01:28:41 PM

Get a small fridge and put the NAS in it. :P :)

Title: Re: DNS-343 Orientation
Post by: JavaLawyer on March 10, 2011, 07:30:11 PM

Ummmm. . . okay?