AV Option Fan required for AV Option|XL too?

[Samhein]

Digi,

Is the AV Option Fan kit required for both AV Option & AV Option|XL cards installed in the Magma / Digidesign Expansion chassis?

If so, Digidesign should consider renaming the product to AV Fan Kit. Please advice.

[Samhein]

Well? Is it or is it not required when using AV Option XL in the new Digidesign 13-slot expansion chassis?

[AvidCS]

Sorry we didn't answer this on the weekend.

Directly from the online compatibility documents;

>>Important Cooling Issue: If you install the AVoption|XL PCI board (Meridien Digital Media Board) in either the Digidesign or Magma chassis, you must install the additional cooling fan, (Digidesign part number MC201) in the chassis.<<

[Don Barto]

I am using AV Option boards in a Magma 7-slot chassis with the fan kit. Would it be a good idea to also run the Magma with to top cover removed -- more air circulation? Or is the risk of more dust a consideration ...