Swapped my older Strato 6GB for a Strato C in our theater. The unit always seems to be hot even when in standby. It’s well within the green range in temp in the web GUI, but why is it even barely on when in standby? There is no storage. Should just have enough going on to power on via IP and not much else. SJ
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Strato C a bit hot?
- Thread starter SJHT
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Here are the specs for power:
• Max consumption: 20W
• Typical: 17W
• High power standby: 12W
• Low power standby: 0.50W • External power adapter: 100-
240VAC to 12VDC @ 5A, 60W with detachable line cord
I very much doubt it ever goes to low power standby as hot as it always is. Besides the once in awhile firmware update, I might just put it on the circuit in my setup which powers off the AC when not in use. SJ
• Max consumption: 20W
• Typical: 17W
• High power standby: 12W
• Low power standby: 0.50W • External power adapter: 100-
240VAC to 12VDC @ 5A, 60W with detachable line cord
I very much doubt it ever goes to low power standby as hot as it always is. Besides the once in awhile firmware update, I might just put it on the circuit in my setup which powers off the AC when not in use. SJ
Check with Kscape. If you use your Strato-C daily, going from cold to hot to cold frequently could potentially add more stress.
50-60C on the silicone is pretty healthy in general. Flash memory actually works better when warm.
It would be nice if Kscape can clarify if the aluminum chassis act as a heatsink. In this case, some 2U spacing above the case would allow the heat to better radiate away from the unit.
50-60C on the silicone is pretty healthy in general. Flash memory actually works better when warm.
It would be nice if Kscape can clarify if the aluminum chassis act as a heatsink. In this case, some 2U spacing above the case would allow the heat to better radiate away from the unit.
The Strato C does use the aluminum case as a heat sink until it detects that it's internal temperature is getting too hot at which point it will activate an internal cooling fan. That allows us to strike a balance between reliability and silent operation.
Assuming that there is adequate, non-stagnant airspace around the Strato C, it should remain within acceptable operating temperature.
The Strato C on my desk here remains at not much more than room temperature even when playing a movie. I grant you that I likely have significantly more airspace around my Strato C than one might have in a typical rack or cabinet installation. But if your Strato C is truly hot to the touch, the first recommendation would be to examine the airflow.
Assuming that there is adequate, non-stagnant airspace around the Strato C, it should remain within acceptable operating temperature.
The Strato C on my desk here remains at not much more than room temperature even when playing a movie. I grant you that I likely have significantly more airspace around my Strato C than one might have in a typical rack or cabinet installation. But if your Strato C is truly hot to the touch, the first recommendation would be to examine the airflow.