Server PSUs - Standard Pinout?

[bigbeark]

It just occurred to me that server PSUs may have a standard pinout.
Case in point:
Emacs R2W-6500P-R 500W Power Supply (Y4)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261294755464...84.m1438.l2649

There seems to be a 48-pin connector on the back of the unit. This one does 3v-5v-12v so could work in a desktop if you cobbled together a connector. There is a label showing the output voltages in the listing.

Anyone have any idea about the pinout? Feel free to criticize this if it's a dumb idea!

[goontron]

Re: Server PSUs - Standard Pinout?

i have done that before, with an hp power supply (different connector) and it powered a C2D fine until the 2000 watt (no thats not a typo) PSU cooked the VRM for the CPU

anyway server PSUs don't have a standard connector see HP's conector http://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-393527-00...item4aca28a756

[tom66]

Re: Server PSUs - Standard Pinout?

Um, how does a 2000W PSU cook the VRM? The VRM will only draw as much current as is required, that's how current and power works. Unless the VRM had a fault.

[goontron]

Re: Server PSUs - Standard Pinout?

Um, how does a 2000W PSU cook the VRM? The VRM will only draw as much current as is required, that's how current and power works. Unless the VRM had a fault.

A weak Vreg

[tom66]

Re: Server PSUs - Standard Pinout?

So, it was already bad? If anything, a higher current PSU will be better. It will maintain a stable output with less ripple, reducing the stress on the VRM.

[goontron]

Re: Server PSUs - Standard Pinout?

So, it was already bad? If anything, a higher current PSU will be better. It will maintain a stable output with less ripple, reducing the stress on the VRM.

it might have to replace the ailing 250watt on my main rig then...