Noctua NF-S12A ULN User Manual

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USER MANUAL
Dear customer,
Congratulations on choosing the Noctua NF-S12A ULN. Our fans are
renowned for their impeccable quality and outstanding longevity
and like all Noctua fans, the NF-S12A ULN features an MTBF rating
of more than 150.000 hours that’s backed up with our 6 years
manufacturer’s warranty. Each Noctua fan is double checked for
flawless operation by our quality control team before it leaves the
factory and I’m confident that you will be able to sense some of the
research, attention and care we’ve put into making this product.
Enjoy your NF-S12A ULN!
Yours sincerely,
Roland Mossig, Noctua CEO
This document includes some instructions
for installing, running and cleaning your
NF-S12A ULN. Should you have any
further questions, our support team
(support@noctua.at) will be glad to assist
you at any time.
Please also have a look at the regularly
updated FAQs on our website:
http://www.noctua.at/faqs
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Noctua NF-S12A ULN Specifications

General

Size	120x120x25 mm
Connector	3-pin
Bearing	SSO2
Max. Rotational Speed	800 RPM
Max. Acoustical Noise	8.6 dB(A)
Input Power	0.6 W
Voltage Range	12 V
Blade Geometry	A-Series with Flow Acceleration Channels
Max. Input Current	0.05 A
MTBF	> 150, 000 h

Summary

Product Introduction and Support

Welcome Message from Noctua CEO

CEO Roland Mossig congratulates the customer and highlights product quality and warranty.

Customer Support and Resources

Provides contact details for support, FAQs, and multilingual manual availability.

Fan Installation Guide

Fan Connection Options

Standard Connectors and Adapters

Explains connecting the 3-pin fan to mainboard headers and power supply using supplied adapters.

Cable Extension and Noise Reduction

Details the use of the extension cable and the Ultra-Noise Adaptor for speed adjustment.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Fan Cleaning Methods

Recommends using a duster, moist tissue, or canned air; advises against vacuum cleaners.

Bearing Maintenance and Warranty

Explains the sealed bearing design and warns against disassembly to preserve warranty.

Warranty and Support Information

Warranty Period and RMA Service

Highlights the 6-year warranty and direct RMA service for product defects.

Contacting Technical Support

Provides the support email address for any issues encountered with the NF-S12A ULN.