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1U replacement power supply 'solution'

Mark H

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Some time ago a 1U server of mine died (the power supply gave up). I tried to get the power supply repaired but it wasn't possible therefore a workaround was needed as there are no drop in solutions that I could find so with a little research and some help from 'baltz' via the forum a solution was found and attached are a couple of photos of that solution.... is it elegant, I think so but I will leave others to judge :)

Solution is a picoPSU (picoPSU-160-XT, 160watt (200watt peak) , 12V input DC-DC ATX Power Supply) and an external power brick (156W) both ordered via Amazon, and is still working well after a couple of months on test, will it last as long as the original I don't know but I now have a working spare 1U server again rather than a 'door stop'.

I decided to drill the case and mount the connector on the back panel rather than remove the old AC connector and have a big hole with the cables poking through but the choice is yours.
 

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Thanks for posting!

Personally, I would like to see someone 3D print an adapter to mount the DC jack in the location of the old AC inlet.
 
The Cosel is a few mm longer, but a mm or two shorter on the other two dimensions, so you should be okay. Of course, the mounting holes won't line-up.
 
Some time ago a 1U server of mine died (the power supply gave up). I tried to get the power supply repaired but it wasn't possible therefore a workaround was needed as there are no drop in solutions that I could find so with a little research and some help from 'baltz' via the forum a solution was found and attached are a couple of photos of that solution.... is it elegant, I think so but I will leave others to judge :)

Solution is a picoPSU (picoPSU-160-XT, 160watt (200watt peak) , 12V input DC-DC ATX Power Supply) and an external power brick (156W) both ordered via Amazon, and is still working well after a couple of months on test, will it last as long as the original I don't know but I now have a working spare 1U server again rather than a 'door stop'.

I decided to drill the case and mount the connector on the back panel rather than remove the old AC connector and have a big hole with the cables poking through but the choice is yours.
Thanks for the info. I presume you're using the Mini-Box picoPSU-160-XT because it simplifies the connections rather than just using an open rail power supply? And it also keeps the 3rd party mains outside of the box?
 
I used the Mini-Box PicoPSU-160-XT as it was the only solution could find as the original PSU's are impossible to find and any other open rail PSU's are / were too big to fit in the case.
I am still using the solution for the best part of 3 years now without issue in 2 of my 1U's which are left on 24x7x365
 
I used the Mini-Box PicoPSU-160-XT as it was the only solution could find as the original PSU's are impossible to find and any other open rail PSU's are / were too big to fit in the case.
I am still using the solution for the best part of 3 years now without issue in 2 of my 1U's which are left on 24x7x365
Thanks for the info.
 
I literally just fixed another two of mine using the same PicoPSU-160-XT . That’s 3 now all up and running perfectly.

New power brick too I came across on Amazon UK. 150w. Works perfectly, bit more headroom than the 120w ones given we can’t get the other recommended US ones here, although I did grab one when I last there

:)

12V 12.5A Power Supply - COLM 12Volt 12.5Amp 150W Adapter Charger Connector 5.5x2.5mm DC Plug Replacement 12V 10A 120W for PICO BOX DC-ATX PSU HTPC Mini PC/LED strips https://amzn.eu/d/egg8my7
 
I literally just fixed another two of mine using the same PicoPSU-160-XT . That’s 3 now all up and running perfectly.

New power brick too I came across on Amazon UK. 150w. Works perfectly, bit more headroom than the 120w ones given we can’t get the other recommended US ones here, although I did grab one when I last there

:)

12V 12.5A Power Supply - COLM 12Volt 12.5Amp 150W Adapter Charger Connector 5.5x2.5mm DC Plug Replacement 12V 10A 120W for PICO BOX DC-ATX PSU HTPC Mini PC/LED strips https://amzn.eu/d/egg8my7
Does it need such a large power supply when the KScape data sheet says 1A power consumption for four drives.
 
I thought the same but I’m not that skilled in electrics so I just followed the previous recommendations. Given the PSU is 160w. My original is running on 120w brick without issue.

Maybe someone more skilled than I in that area can confirm?
 
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