The article has some answers to these questions: > My very subjective opinion is that at 50 dB the sound level is reasonable for a server like this, but it's d

The article has some answers to these questions: > My very subjective opinion is that at 50 dB the sound level is reasonable for a server like this, but it's definitely not quiet. I would not be able to work, relax or sleep with this server in the same room. > Although this server is fairly quiet at idle, it does need it's own dedicated room. When the door is closed, you won't hear it at idle, but under sustained load, you will hear high pitched fan noise even with a closed door.