VIAVI TestCenter: PX3/DX3-QSFP-DD-8 Appliance - What are the expected noise levels when using optic tranceivers?
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VIAVI TestCenter: PX3/DX3-QSFP-DD-8 Appliance - What are the expected noise levels when using optic tranceivers?
In order to maintain acceptable optical transceiver temperatures, use of optics will trigger 100% fan speed.
Testing on the field, noise levels when measured were between 90DB to 105DB on the PX3 400G appliance.
As per information from the engineering team, and as per the operating parameters, these noise levels are expected when fans run at 100%.