SnapServer 2200 - Alternate Power Supply

teclis22 · 03-07-2007, 06:46 AM

Hi folks !

I am using two Snaps 2200 and currently the PSUs are still good, however i have a fishy feeling.

So to be prepared for the worst, here a question for the hardware gurus on the board hehe

Is it possible to use an alternate Power supply for the snap servers, that has a bit more punch (especially for the more power hungry HDDs out there)

I was thinking on the lines of maybe a old Notebook psu wich are pretty easy to get on Ebay.

Would that be feasable ? Connect the two wires to the original plug and ready to go. At least thats how my simple mind imagines it.

Anyone has any experience with this ?

Regards

Klaus

blue68f100 · 03-07-2007, 07:16 AM

Many users have had to replace their power supplies. I think from loosing them or purchased them on eBay and was not included. As long as it's large enough to carry the load it will work. If you go what is know as a switcher they are physicaly smaller and have a big punch.

Phoenix32 · 03-07-2007, 02:10 PM

While I did a Power MOD for the 4000, I cannot say on the 2x00 units. Their case is totaly different and I have not had one in my hands to really look at. Sorry

blue68f100 · 03-07-2007, 02:18 PM

The 2200 uses a external power supply like the 1x00 modes. 12vdc

The 2000 model is internal.

Phoenix32 · 03-07-2007, 04:04 PM

LOL

My point exactly!

<------------ no use when it comes to 2x00 units...

teclis22 · 03-07-2007, 04:26 PM

Hi there

Thanks for the input, now i can see what the specs on the psu are and then start taking a look around on ebay, but now i can be sure that my general thinking was into the right direction

thanks

regards

klaus

blue68f100 · 03-07-2007, 08:04 PM

You need a minimum 1 amp, 12vdc.

teclis22 · 03-07-2007, 11:08 PM

Good Morning !

OK but taking a 2 amp, 12 vdc (assuming i find one) would not damage the unit, correct ? As long as the voltage stays the same ?

Phoenix32 · 03-08-2007, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue68f100

You need a minimum 1 amp, 12vdc.

You are kidding right? David?

More like 3A 12VDC minimum with 2 Drives. And more, if you plan on using large drives.

blue68f100 · 03-08-2007, 06:18 AM

Yes, it requires a 3.5A if he had searched the forum he would have found it. The 2000 have 50-65w power supply. Believe it or not but some of the early 1000 used a 1.2 amp with a delay start.

EPS Model F1670K if you want what comes with it.

Phoenix32 · 03-08-2007, 12:23 PM

Don't worry mate, I got you covered David...

Mate? Damn, I been talking to those guys in OZ land too much...

minimike1 · 03-09-2007, 02:47 AM

Hey Phoenix , don't be a drongo or I'll hit you with a chozwozza

.

Anyways back to the subject.......

If your going to get a PSU try to get one thats a switchmode type , a switchmode PSU is smaller , lighter , more efficient , has better regulation and usually is cheaper.

With the current issue (get it , current issue) , if your 2200 needs 3.5 amps it will try to suck 3.5 amps out of your PSU so you will need a PSU supply that can supply 3.5 amps.
If your power supply can supply a bazzilion amps your 2200 will still try to suck 3.5 amps, the thing is try to get a PSU that can supply more than your 2200 needs ( but don't go overboard now ).

As an example here in Oz (stares at Phoenix

) a 12V PSU that can supply 5A costs about $35US

I hope this helps.

Oh and remember to check that the connector you use on the PSU is wired up OK ( the person who sold you the PSU should help you with this).

that's about it from me 8)

Mike 8)

03-07-2007, 06:46 AM	#1
teclis22 Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: test town Posts: 24	SnapServer 2200 - Alternate Power Supply Hi folks ! I am using two Snaps 2200 and currently the PSUs are still good, however i have a fishy feeling. So to be prepared for the worst, here a question for the hardware gurus on the board hehe Is it possible to use an alternate Power supply for the snap servers, that has a bit more punch (especially for the more power hungry HDDs out there) I was thinking on the lines of maybe a old Notebook psu wich are pretty easy to get on Ebay. Would that be feasable ? Connect the two wires to the original plug and ready to go. At least thats how my simple mind imagines it. Anyone has any experience with this ? Regards Klaus

03-07-2007, 07:16 AM	#2
blue68f100 Thermophile Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 3,135	Re: SnapServer 2200 - Alternate Power Supply Many users have had to replace their power supplies. I think from loosing them or purchased them on eBay and was not included. As long as it's large enough to carry the load it will work. If you go what is know as a switcher they are physicaly smaller and have a big punch. __________________ 1 Snap 4500 - 1.0T (4 x 250gig WD2500SB RE), Raid5, 1 Snap 4500 - 1.6T (4 x 400gig Seagates), Raid5, 1 Snap 4200 - 4.0T (4 x 2gig Seagates), Raid5, Using SATA converts from Andy Link to SnapOS FAQ's http://forums.procooling.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=13820

03-07-2007, 02:10 PM	#3
Phoenix32 Thermophile Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yakima, WA Posts: 1,282	Re: SnapServer 2200 - Alternate Power Supply While I did a Power MOD for the 4000, I cannot say on the 2x00 units. Their case is totaly different and I have not had one in my hands to really look at. Sorry

03-07-2007, 02:18 PM	#4
blue68f100 Thermophile Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 3,135	Re: SnapServer 2200 - Alternate Power Supply The 2200 uses a external power supply like the 1x00 modes. 12vdc The 2000 model is internal. __________________ 1 Snap 4500 - 1.0T (4 x 250gig WD2500SB RE), Raid5, 1 Snap 4500 - 1.6T (4 x 400gig Seagates), Raid5, 1 Snap 4200 - 4.0T (4 x 2gig Seagates), Raid5, Using SATA converts from Andy Link to SnapOS FAQ's http://forums.procooling.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=13820

03-07-2007, 04:04 PM	#5
Phoenix32 Thermophile Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yakima, WA Posts: 1,282	Re: SnapServer 2200 - Alternate Power Supply LOL My point exactly! <------------ no use when it comes to 2x00 units...

03-07-2007, 04:26 PM	#6
teclis22 Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: test town Posts: 24	Re: SnapServer 2200 - Alternate Power Supply Hi there Thanks for the input, now i can see what the specs on the psu are and then start taking a look around on ebay, but now i can be sure that my general thinking was into the right direction thanks regards klaus

03-07-2007, 08:04 PM	#7
blue68f100 Thermophile Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 3,135	Re: SnapServer 2200 - Alternate Power Supply You need a minimum 1 amp, 12vdc. __________________ 1 Snap 4500 - 1.0T (4 x 250gig WD2500SB RE), Raid5, 1 Snap 4500 - 1.6T (4 x 400gig Seagates), Raid5, 1 Snap 4200 - 4.0T (4 x 2gig Seagates), Raid5, Using SATA converts from Andy Link to SnapOS FAQ's http://forums.procooling.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=13820

03-07-2007, 11:08 PM	#8
teclis22 Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: test town Posts: 24	Re: SnapServer 2200 - Alternate Power Supply Good Morning ! OK but taking a 2 amp, 12 vdc (assuming i find one) would not damage the unit, correct ? As long as the voltage stays the same ?

03-08-2007, 06:18 AM	#10
blue68f100 Thermophile Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 3,135	Re: SnapServer 2200 - Alternate Power Supply Yes, it requires a 3.5A if he had searched the forum he would have found it. The 2000 have 50-65w power supply. Believe it or not but some of the early 1000 used a 1.2 amp with a delay start. EPS Model F1670K if you want what comes with it. __________________ 1 Snap 4500 - 1.0T (4 x 250gig WD2500SB RE), Raid5, 1 Snap 4500 - 1.6T (4 x 400gig Seagates), Raid5, 1 Snap 4200 - 4.0T (4 x 2gig Seagates), Raid5, Using SATA converts from Andy Link to SnapOS FAQ's http://forums.procooling.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=13820 Last edited by blue68f100; 03-08-2007 at 06:23 AM.

03-08-2007, 12:23 PM	#11
Phoenix32 Thermophile Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yakima, WA Posts: 1,282	Re: SnapServer 2200 - Alternate Power Supply Don't worry mate, I got you covered David... Mate? Damn, I been talking to those guys in OZ land too much...

03-09-2007, 02:47 AM	#12
minimike1 Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Perth Posts: 9	Re: SnapServer 2200 - Alternate Power Supply Hey Phoenix , don't be a drongo or I'll hit you with a chozwozza . Anyways back to the subject....... If your going to get a PSU try to get one thats a switchmode type , a switchmode PSU is smaller , lighter , more efficient , has better regulation and usually is cheaper. With the current issue (get it , current issue) , if your 2200 needs 3.5 amps it will try to suck 3.5 amps out of your PSU so you will need a PSU supply that can supply 3.5 amps. If your power supply can supply a bazzilion amps your 2200 will still try to suck 3.5 amps, the thing is try to get a PSU that can supply more than your 2200 needs ( but don't go overboard now ). As an example here in Oz (stares at Phoenix ) a 12V PSU that can supply 5A costs about $35US I hope this helps. Oh and remember to check that the connector you use on the PSU is wired up OK ( the person who sold you the PSU should help you with this). that's about it from me 8) Mike 8)

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