Redundant Power supply for PC Server 500, 520 or 720 cheap!
Carroll Bloyd
The auction offers the 780 watt redundant power supply for models 500, 520,
and 720 for only $9.00. This is a brand new item.
If you go to the seller's web site, their inventory shows 241 of these units
in stock at $49.00 each. I just got one for $9.00 plus shipping (it weighs
24 pounds). Shipping by FedEx ground was $11.82 from the east coast
(Hartford, CT) to my location on the other coast in Washington state.
I suspect this seller will be listing these for some time, so don't all bid
against each other--there's going to be plenty.
Carroll
Alex J Burke
Just wanted to say - god damn it!
I wish I was on the other side of the atlantic, my 500/390 could do with one
of those, not to mention my other 500.
Oh well, the joys of living in England....
Thanks, Alex J Burke.
William R. Walsh
I'd go for one, but I want to be sure I can use it...
William
William R. Walsh
> Just wanted to say - god damn it!
For cryin' out loud, Alex, it's only a PS/2 part!
I'll probably catch it all for saying this but there's no reason for that
kind of extreme language here in the group.
William the (mostly) respectful of God...
Louis Ohland
> For cryin' out loud, Alex, it's only a PS/2 part!
Only? This is an expression of the most high being in the universe.
Remember, we're not worthy!
Alex, this is not sure at this point. BUT... if it is what the seller
says, we may be able to work something out. But remember, the shipping
may run a bit, even surface.
I'm scared now that the avalanche of Gereon's stuff has finally ended. I
got to ship it now.
Louis Ohland
"William R. Walsh" wrote:
>
> Can anyone confirm that said supply is indeed to be used in the 500?
Ditto. I never thought it was used in the 500.
No Micro$h*t. There's a freakin' announcement letter... Let me surf...
(you want to fight, or do you want to surf? I'll surf, sir!)
Remember, charlie doesn't surf...
Carroll Bloyd
wrote in message news:e23Na.97623$R73.11223@sccrnsc04...
> Can anyone confirm that said supply is indeed to be used in the 500?
The FRU# and item number given in the eBay description match those given on
IBM's list of power options. See:
http://www-3.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=DDSE-462RJE
William R. Walsh
> Only? This is an expression of the most high being in the universe.
>
> Remember, we're not worthy!
So long as you're talking about PS/2s, pah! Hooey!
They're good machines. They need to be used, as I'm sure we all know that
letting them sit around for long whiles tends to result in odd events at
next power on...and to have quality machines that'll run forever or darn
close to...is certainly something we all deserve.
Think about all the machines you use each day. I can't name but a very few
that are anywhere near as reliable as most all PS/2s are.
> I'm scared now that the avalanche of Gereon's stuff has finally ended. I
> got to ship it now.
What are you talking about?
William
Louis Ohland
> > anyone confirm that said supply is indeed to be used in the 500?
> The FRU# and item number given in the eBay description match
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS -- IBM SYSTEMS: The PC Server 780W Redundant
Power Option (94G4701) is supported on the following IBM platforms:
MACHINE
SYSTEM NAME TYPE MODEL
PC Server 500 8641 All
PC Server 520 8641 All
PC Server 720 8642 All
PC Server Enterprise
Enclosure 3518 001
LIMITATIONS: On PC Server 500 and 520 systems and the PC Server
Enterprise Expansion Enclosure, PC Server 780W Redundant Power Option
provides a visual alert by blinking the power-good LED if redundancy is
activated. Neither the setting of temperature thresholds and alerts nor
receiving redundancy alerts through NetFinity are
supported with these products.
I can live with this...
Alex J Burke
I know its only a PS/2 part - and if it was this one part then it'd be fine.
But to be honest, I dont think you appreciate how aggrevating it is to be in
England and get absolutely dire deals on parts, whereas you guys get
fantastic deals.
Now, for $9 that redendant PSU is FANTASTIC offer! - there is no possible
way I'd get that in this country.
I am not angry at you guys for being in the US and getting good deals, far
from it - I was just expressing a feeling that really does begin to grow
very quickly.
I apologise for the language used, but I hope you can understand how
annoying this is for me (and I am sure many in the US). I dont really have
the money to ship it over here, I would make a plea that maybe someone got
two and I would pay them for one and they could hold it for me until I can
afford shipping? I would like two, but oh well....I think my 500/390 takes
precedence and funds are low anyways.
Sorry if anyone was offended, Alex J Burke.
Jim Shorney
>
> HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS -- IBM SYSTEMS: The PC Server 780W Redundant
> Power Option (94G4701) is supported on the following IBM platforms:
> MACHINE
> SYSTEM NAME TYPE MODEL
> PC Server 500 8641 All
> PC Server 520 8641 All
> PC Server 720 8642 All
> PC Server Enterprise
> Enclosure 3518 001
>
> LIMITATIONS:
Uh, does it happen to go into detail about how to deal with the
differences in planar power connections between the 500 and the others?
This is a need to know.
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Louis Ohland
> Uh, does it happen to go into detail about how to deal with the differences in planar power connections between the 500 and the others?
Hot damn, pass the tater salad!
Ever the analytical mind.
Either an adapter ships with it, or something's odd here. Notice the 500
was called an 8641, and so was the 520?
I think the 95 PSU plug is still available thru AMP.
Alex J Burke
Yes, the 500 and 520 both had model numbers in the 8641 range.
The fact is however that they both used the same Primary PSU, the 500 has it
going straight to the planar and the 520 has a conversion card in it. But
still, AFAIK the SAME PSU.
The 720 on the other hand has a different PSU AFAIK, and that means you are
right to think adapter (or maybe you choose with planar connection you
want?). Anyway, they are both listed in IBM parts listings and if they are
new, surely they would com with any adapter.
Thanks, Alex J Burke.
Dan Overman
>
> "William R. Walsh" wrote:
>
>>Can anyone confirm that said supply is indeed to be used in the 500?
>
>
> Ditto. I never thought it was used in the 500.
>
I have one installed and running in my 500 with 18 hard drives (paid $69
plus about 30 S&H for that one), and another one that came in the mail
the other day from these guys. I got mine for $9 plus 11.00 S&H, and
they offered me *as many as I wanted* at that price (I think two
dual-redundant power supplies is enough redundancy, though :-)
As we are so fond of pointing out, these things originally sold for over
$3,000.00.
Louis Ohland
> surely they would com with any adapter.
I can remember being young and dumb myself. Now I'm no longer young...
Carroll is on it. He will report to the collective.
Dan Overman
>
> ...pah! Hooey!
>
> ... darn...
>
Come, now - there's no call for this offensive vulgarity.
Dan Overman
Carroll Bloyd
connector situation is, if no one has figured it out before then.
Carroll
"Louis Ohland" <ohl...@charter.net> wrote in message
news:3F04D69A...@charter.net...
Louis Ohland
Dan Overman wrote:
<snip>
Thanks for the commentary, Dan. What are you saying, that the redundant
supply has the correct 500 style PSU connector?
Louis Ohland
> > ... darn...
> Come, now - there's no call for this offensive vulgarity.
It could lead to PlayWithMySelf/2 lurkers wanting a m*d chip or
something...
Dan Overman
> Louis Ohland wrote:
>
>>HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS -- IBM SYSTEMS: The PC Server 780W Redundant
>>Power Option (94G4701) is supported on the following IBM platforms:
>> MACHINE
>>SYSTEM NAME TYPE MODEL
>>PC Server 500 8641 All
>>PC Server 520 8641 All
>>PC Server 720 8642 All
>>PC Server Enterprise
>> Enclosure 3518 001
>>
>>LIMITATIONS:
>
>
>
> Uh, does it happen to go into detail about how to deal with the
> differences in planar power connections between the 500 and the others?
> This is a need to know.
>
>
http://www.daisyheadmayzie.net/images/parts.jpg
The unit includes parts for connecting to the various supported machines.
One thing I will say about what's included: My first was short one
plastic standoff for the adapter. When I got the second one I opened it
right up, figuring to steal one of the standoffs from it - this time I
only got one! (At least now I have four.)
Jim Shorney
>
> > Uh, does it happen to go into detail about how to deal with the differences in planar power connections between the 500 and the others?
>
> Hot damn, pass the tater salad!
>
> Ever the analytical mind.
I just love to throw a sliding spanner into the works. If this mystery
can be resolved, I may just go for a couple of them myself.
Slylock Fox
Jim Shorney
>
> http://www.daisyheadmayzie.net/images/parts.jpg
>
> The unit includes parts for connecting to the various supported machines.
Hot damn. Dan the Man does it again. OK, I'm in. How much did they
charge you for shipping?
Jim Shorney
>
> Hot damn. Dan the Man does it again. OK, I'm in. How much did they
> charge you for shipping?
Sh*t, credit card only sez the ad. If he won't take a MO, he can kiss
my rosy red ....
David L. Beem
> Just wanted to say - god damn it!
Kuwait right now I don't want to go. I picked up a copy of the Koran
yesterday - hedging my bets I'll get through judgement one way or the
other.
> I wish I was on the other side of the atlantic, my 500/390
> could do with one of those, not to mention my other 500.
> Oh well, the joys of living in England....
Ah, the joy of a newsgroup post lag over Google (I can stay
current reading at http://www.newzbot.com/cgi-bin/readnews.cgi?group=comp.sys.ibm.ps2.hardware).
I've seen the debate about adapters & system these run on, hopefully
resolved now. All I can say is it doesn't matter to me: Only my EISA
520 needs the Aux PSU (the 500, MCA 520, & 720 are filled); I could
switch & swap between the other systems to some extent. May have Cas
try to get me one & if no one else, you too CSA (Cardinal Sin Alex).
David
Da...@gilanet.com
Gereon Wenzel
>
> Hi!
...
> > got to ship it now.
>
> What are you talking about?
>
including an allmost complete Proliant 5000, some RS/6K mem boards,
a Chipcom Terminalserver and some other goodies.
Thats the price for getting the S6 boards to complete the 1GB RAM on
your 7012-397. (o;
Gereon
David L. Beem
> > Just wanted to say - god damn it!
> Took the words right out of my mouth. But if hell is hotter than Kuwait
> right now I don't want to go. I picked up a copy of the Koran yesterday
> - hedging my bets I'll get through judgement one way or the other.
my tongue-in-cheek comments before I make a grievous error. Blasphemy
would gain me a fatwah.
> > I wish I was on the other side of the atlantic...
> > Oh well, the joys of living in England....
There are worse places than England right now. Oh, forgot to say there
are some Brits here at Arifjan. I even heard their tour is longer than
ours.
David
Da...@gilanet.com
Tim Knight
Evidently they didn't learn anything a couple of hundred years ago.........
On this day of all days!
CT the Indignant
George
George
"Alex J Burke" <alexje...@hotmail.com> schreef in bericht
news:5U1Na.355$OF6...@news-binary.blueyonder.co.uk...
> Hi All,
>
> Just wanted to say - god damn it!
>
> I wish I was on the other side of the atlantic, my 500/390 could do with
one
> of those, not to mention my other 500.
>
> Oh well, the joys of living in England....
>
> Thanks, Alex J Burke.
>
>
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Kevin Bowling
> Hot damn, pass the tater salad!
>
> Ever the analytical mind.
>
> Either an adapter ships with it, or something's odd here. Notice the 500
> was called an 8641, and so was the 520?
>
> I think the 95 PSU plug is still available thru AMP.
weeks ago and posted pics. The model number works in all there PC Servers
(500, 520, 720).
Kevin Bowling
"Carroll Bloyd" <cbloyd1r...@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:YL4Na.30799$926.2487@sccrnsc03...
> FedEx says it will arrive on July 9. I'll let everyone know what the
> connector situation is, if no one has figured it out before then.
>
> Carroll