ENHANCED FAN CONTROL IN DATA STORAGE ENCLOSURES

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14957828

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To provide enhanced operation of data storage devices and systems, various systems, apparatuses, methods, and software are provided herein. In a first example, a data storage system is presented. The data storage system includes data storage devices configured for storage and retrieval of data. The data storage system includes an enclosure that encases and physically supports the plurality of data storage devices, and fan assemblies that provide airflow within the enclosure. The data storage system includes a control processor configured to monitor rotational properties of the fan assemblies and make adjustments to the rotational properties to reduce acoustic disturbances experienced by selected ones of the data storage devices within the enclosure.

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WESTERN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES INC5601 GREAT OAKS PARKWAY SAN JOSE CA 95119

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Albrecht, Thomas Robert San Jose, US 42 1472
Amin-Shahidi, Darya San Jose, US 40 189

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