[Info-vax] DS10 power supply unit

[John E. Malmberg]

On 5/3/2012 6:56 AM, MG wrote:
> Is there something unique or special about the Compaq DS10
> power supply unit, P/N: 30-50454-01?
>
> I'm asking this, because apart from being 300 watt with a
> Compaq part number, of the AcBel brand, it appears like a
> typical 'switching' AT/PC type PSU to me...
>
> In case the PSU in one of my DS10s is defective, couldn't
> I simply use any PC power supply? (I don't absolutely
> for sure yet, but I'm getting the strong impression. So,
> I'm already investigating several possibilities.)
>
> When it comes to electrical equipment and components, I'm
> very careful, but the reason I'm asking this is because
> DS10 PSUs seem very expensive; even in used, second-hand,
> condition.

The connectors on the PSUs and motherboards are significantly different 
from that in a desktop PC.

I have not not found how to convert a PC power supply to power a DS-10.

I have not found documentation for the DS-10 PSU outputs.

Regards,
-John
wb8tyw at qsl.network
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