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Tuesday (08-December-2015) — New Jersey

Passive Computer Processor Cooler: Synology DS3615xs

In order to add more memory to the Synology DS3615xs  high capacity data storage array, I needed to open the system. Following the online directions, I finally was able to open the box — difficult as there were some wires and connections that were tight and hard to get at. I was amazed at the size of the passive cooler on the processor chip. I am assuming the copper pipes have some type of heat conductive fluid to help transfer the heat away from the processor.

Passive Processor Cooler in a Synology DS3615xs disk array. Image taken with a Leica T camera and 23 mm f/2 lens (ISO 100, 23 mm, f/5, 1/60 sec). (David J Mathre)
Passive Processor Cooler in a Synology DS3615xs disk array. Image taken with a Leica T camera and 23 mm f/2 lens (ISO 100, 23 mm, f/5, 1/60 sec). (David J Mathre)
Passive Processor Cooler in a Synology DS3615xs disk array. Image taken with a Leica T camera and 23 mm f/2 lens (ISO 100, 23 mm, f/5, 1/60 sec). (David J Mathre)
Passive Processor Cooler in a Synology DS3615xs disk array. Image taken with a Leica T camera and 23 mm f/2 lens (ISO 100, 23 mm, f/5, 1/60 sec). (David J Mathre)

Three-Years Ago (07-November-2012) — New Jersey

Hurricane Sandy Aftermath: Day 9.

It had been several days post Hurricane Sandy. Many folks were still without power, but PSE&G and the tree folks were in the neighborhood working. I ran out of propane in my RV for the generator, and the local place where I would have gone to have it refilled didn’t have power. The same was true with the local the gas stations — so I couldn’t refill the car with gas or the RV with diesel. At the end of the day it started snowing, and the power went out again.  I got my sleeping bag out and pretended I was camping in my house.


Three-Years Ago (06-November-2012) — New Jersey

Hurricane Sandy Aftermath: Day 8.

More images from the post Hurricane Sandy series. The power was still out and there was not much to do but go out and take some images. Some of the neighbors did use the outlet on my RV to recharge their cell phones.


Two-Years Ago (03-October-2013) — Colorado

Gone to See America 2013. Autumn Rocky Mountain Photography Safari in Colorado with Jason Odell. Day 3: Leadville.

Going My Way? Somewhere near Leadville. Image taken with a Leica X2 camera (ISO 100, 24 mm, f/2.8, 1/1600 sec).

Going My Way? Somewhere near Leadville. Image taken with a Leica X2 camera (ISO 100, 24 mm, f/2.8, 1/1600 sec). (David J. Mathre)

Seven-Years Ago (14-September-2008) — Utah

Gone to See America 2008. Moab Utah Photography Workshop with Winston Hall. Day 0: Classic Cars in Moab.

I arrived in Moab  a day early for a Photo Safari with Winston Hall. The parking lot at the motel where I was staying was filled with Vintage Chevrolet Club of America Classic Cars on tour across Utah and Arizona.


Click on the above image to access my PhotoShelter gallery containing the individual images in the slideshow.


(note – the last image in the slideshow has Silver Rhino II hiding in the background)