K1(D) NVRs - Return of the fans

[JB1970]

I spoke to a supplier this morning regarding a back order on DS-7604NXI-K1/4P(D) NVRs. The single HDD models of these NVRs were supplied without the 40mm case fan. I've been told that due to a higher than expected number of failures, they are opening all units on arrival and retrofitting the fan, as Hikvision and Seagate think that excess heat may be the cause.

@Smoggie89 - I immediately remembered your post regarding premature HDD failure:

HDD Exception?

Hello everyone I think I already know the answer to this question lol but it's the first time so just after some advice from people who know. I woke up this morning and the NVR was beeping DS-7604NXI-K1/4P(D) and when logging into Hik-Connect it had the red warning with HDD Exception and all...

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[ProAlarm]

I spoke to a supplier this morning regarding a back order on DS-7604NXI-K1/4P(D) NVRs. The single HDD models of these NVRs were supplied without the 40mm case fan. I've been told that due to a higher than expected number of failures, they are opening all units on arrival and retrofitting the fan, as Hikvision and Seagate think that excess heat may be the cause.

@Smoggie89 - I immediately remembered your post regarding premature HDD failure:

HDD Exception?

Hello everyone I think I already know the answer to this question lol but it's the first time so just after some advice from people who know. I woke up this morning and the NVR was beeping DS-7604NXI-K1/4P(D) and when logging into Hik-Connect it had the red warning with HDD Exception and all...

www.use-ip.co.uk

We also have the same problem overseas. No difference between WD Purple and Seagate Skyhawk. After 2 or 3 months, the Harddisks will be broken.

 

[JB1970]

We also have the same problem overseas. No difference between WD Purple and Seagate Skyhawk. After 2 or 3 months, the Harddisks will be broken.

I hope not, I've installed quite a few. I can't see how the fan will help much as the reported HDD temperature is only a few degrees Celsius higher without the fan and well within the HDD manufacturers operating limits.

 

[ProAlarm]

Stagnant air is the biggest problem. Heat output depends heavily on usage, such as the number of PoE channels used and the decoding capacity (connected monitor). With the DS-7608NXI-K1/8P(D), heat problems are even more serious.