[Info-vax] DS10 power supply unit

[abrsvc]

On Thursday, May 3, 2012 7:56:32 AM UTC-4, 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.
> 
>   - MG

Our datacenter has filtered power so it is stable.  Best system currently up for 1207 days and counting. (Would be more except we moved datacenters.)

Dan