Loud Vibrating Noise Audible when Mini Server i7 Placed On Desk

When my new i7 is on my usual desk it vibrates.  The low, loud vibrating noise drives me crazy. When I raised it, the sound stopped. What the heck? My desk has been perfect for my previous Mac Mini, the new mini has 2x Seagate 7200r/m whereas the Modell 2010 had 2xHitachi and I believe the sound comes from the HDD. I have put a mouse pad under it, it is better but still too loud. Does anybody has a good idea or a recommendation (I don't want to fix my mini on the wall though). I am already considering returning the machine because of this.

Bottom line is that it should not be vibrating this much.
The only think i can think of that would cause this same condition is if you have a dvd or cd inside. But the server does not have a dvd drive so its either the hard drives or the fan and I dont think the fan has enough power to vibrate the machine in that way.  I would bring the machine in and show them what you are talking about.

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