Dealing with a failed primary processor fan in an antiquated Compaq (before HP was with them) ProLiant 5500 server is way more fun than one person should be allowed to have in a week. So I feel blessed and lucky. The refurb we obtained didn't work, so I had to take matters into my own hands and build "Franken Fan's Monster."
What I ended up with was a 120mm case fan and some connectors (from
Fry's) for cooling and some jumper wires (stolen from a torn apart Cat5 patch cable). The jumpers (orange/orange-white) run from the connector in the Compaq fan into the connector for the new fan at strategic locations for fan speed detection. Don't ya just love all the wires sticking up? I'm almost afraid to put the cover back on it because it's working so well.
Thanks to all those who helped and made suggestions!!!
