Why doesn't SuperMicro uses 120mm fans in its rackmount cases

[fmatthew5876]

It looks like SuperMicro really likes to use 80mm and 92mm fans even in its larger 4u cases.

Why don't they use 120mm fans in their chassis? I would think they would be quieter. Are the larger fans not as efficient or bad in some other way?

 

[alex1002]

This is a great question I also seek an answer. Would be very curious to why.

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[StevenDTX]

Supermicro rack mount servers are made for a proper datacenter. Datacenters typically dont care about noise, just proper airflow.

 

[cheezehead]

I'll second StevenDTX's comment. To that end, as a business why carry bother keeping hold of three SKU's when you can get by with two....less overhead and better profits.

 

[sth]

Higher static pressure from the 92mm pulling air through the case. Super micro know what they're doing