[SGVLUG] Xen

[Matthew Campbell]

The problem is that the SuperMicro Mobo requires a half width power
supply.  They are made by a number of vendors in sizes ranging from
250W to 1600W.  The problem is that they are a 'server' product made
for dual live supplies for hot swap maintenance and start at around
$250.  I ended up going with an undersized power supply (I usually go
for twice the rated draw for cool reliability) that I was sold by the
case supplier (direct from China, again something I just *never* do).
I got the case here:

http://www.plinkusa.net/

Very nice solid cases, and dirt cheap.  I did end up paying more than
I wanted to for the PS, but it was the last component that I had to
have to get the system to work.  I ended up with a 700W power supply
when I really wanted 1200W, but the system when finished only draws
about 400 so I'm OK.  The PS does run on the hot side though as the
built-in fan is pathetic (it comes with a 20 nm fan I would guess ;).

Matt

On Sun, Sep 11, 2011 at 12:54 PM, John Kreznar <jek at ininx.com> wrote:
> In a posting purporting to be from Rae Yip <rae.yip at gmail.com> but
> lacking a digital signature, it is written:
>
>> And then the real trouble started when Matt tried to find a case that
>> accommodated his motherboard and fit a power supply which withstood
>> the draw from all his accessories.
>
> The power supply is indeed an issue.  What did you use, Matt?  Does it
> have the "8-pin (+12V) Processor Power" connector, which as far as I
> know is not part of a normal ATX supply?
>
> The power supply on my Supermicro died in its infancy.  This is the one
> blot on otherwise satisfactory product.  There was a painful 9-day
> outage while waiting for the "somewhat proprietary" replacement.  I'm
> still hunting for a generic spare to have around.  Any ideas?
>
> OpenPGP Key: http://ininx.com
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>  John E. Kreznar jek at ininx.com 9F1148454619A5F08550 705961A47CC541AFEF13
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>



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Matthew Campbell
Storage Solution Consultant
Storage Platform Engineering Management
IT | Kaiser Permanente