fit a standard PC power supply into a 19" rack

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Bob MacDonald

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I can't fit a standard PC power supply into a 19" rack enclosure that I
have(it's only about 1.5" high). Where can I source a low profile AC/DC
power supply that will fit into this enclosure? Also, the fan cutouts on
the enclosure are near the right side on the rear panel, so the fan on the
power supply would need to mate with this cutout.

Thanks, Bob
 
Bob MacDonald wrote:
I can't fit a standard PC power supply into a 19" rack enclosure that I
have(it's only about 1.5" high). Where can I source a low profile AC/DC
power supply that will fit into this enclosure? Also, the fan cutouts on
the enclosure are near the right side on the rear panel, so the fan on the
power supply would need to mate with this cutout.

Thanks, Bob
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Bob,
Jameco (www.jameco.com) has a large selection of power supplies. They
might be able to help you out.

Hope this helps
Mike
 
Oftentimes all units on a rack are powered by a 1U or 2U independent
power supply. What you're calling 1.5" high is actually 1.75" high, and
that is 1U (no I don't know what "U" stands for, other than perhaps
"unit"). 2U, as you might imagine, is 3.5" high. You'll be looking for
power supplies described in those terms. Jameco is a reseller, like
Mouser, and their prices are quite high (also like Mouser). Just do a
search for "1U" and "power supply".

Mark 'Sporky' Stapleton
Watermark Design, LLC
http://www.h2omarkdesign.com

Michael Dombrowski wrote:
Bob MacDonald wrote:
I can't fit a standard PC power supply into a 19" rack enclosure that I
have(it's only about 1.5" high). Where can I source a low profile AC/DC
power supply that will fit into this enclosure? Also, the fan cutouts on
the enclosure are near the right side on the rear panel, so the fan on the
power supply would need to mate with this cutout.

Thanks, Bob
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"Bob MacDonald" <bobtheengineer_9@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:pL5qc.41316$Np3.1757473@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
I can't fit a standard PC power supply into a 19" rack enclosure that I
have(it's only about 1.5" high). Where can I source a low profile AC/DC
power supply that will fit into this enclosure? Also, the fan cutouts on
the enclosure are near the right side on the rear panel, so the fan on the
power supply would need to mate with this cutout.

Depending on your current requirements and quantity needs, http://www.MPJA
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..com might have some surplus units inexpensively.

Norm
 
In sci.electronics.design Bob MacDonald <bobtheengineer_9@hotmail.com> wrote:
I can't fit a standard PC power supply into a 19" rack enclosure that I
have(it's only about 1.5" high). Where can I source a low profile AC/DC
power supply that will fit into this enclosure? Also, the fan cutouts on
the enclosure are near the right side on the rear panel, so the fan on the
power supply would need to mate with this cutout.
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Many standard PSUs are this size if you remove the case, and bend thee
heatsinks over.
 
On Mon, 17 May 2004 16:29:35 GMT, Bob MacDonald wrote:

I can't fit a standard PC power supply into a 19" rack enclosure that I
have(it's only about 1.5" high). Where can I source a low profile AC/DC
power supply that will fit into this enclosure? Also, the fan cutouts on
the enclosure are near the right side on the rear panel, so the fan on the
power supply would need to mate with this cutout.

Thanks, Bob
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What are your power requirements? What will you be running from this
power supply, a PC motherboard or something else?

There are some low profile power supplies available at:

www.pcpowerandcooling.com


Aidan Grey
 
"Bob MacDonald" <bobtheengineer_9@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:pL5qc.41316$Np3.1757473@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
I can't fit a standard PC power supply into a 19" rack enclosure that I
have(it's only about 1.5" high). Where can I source a low profile AC/DC
power supply that will fit into this enclosure? Also, the fan cutouts on
the enclosure are near the right side on the rear panel, so the fan on the
power supply would need to mate with this cutout.
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Google says you need a 1U power power supply....

http://www.eta-usa.com/1U-power-supplies.html
 
Bob,

My suggestion. Don't worry about the power supply. I've used
Protocase (I think it's www.protocase.com) to build custom rack
enclosures. They'll do any height to accomodate your power supply and
will put whatever cutouts you need wherever you need them. Price is
reasonable and they're quick. It only takes a couple of days to get
my enclosures done.

Frank


Sporkman <sporkedUNDERLINEagainMUNGE@bigfootDOT.com> wrote in message news:<40A90375.19F279C7@bigfootDOT.com>...
Oftentimes all units on a rack are powered by a 1U or 2U independent
power supply. What you're calling 1.5" high is actually 1.75" high, and
that is 1U (no I don't know what "U" stands for, other than perhaps
"unit"). 2U, as you might imagine, is 3.5" high. You'll be looking for
power supplies described in those terms. Jameco is a reseller, like
Mouser, and their prices are quite high (also like Mouser). Just do a
search for "1U" and "power supply".

Mark 'Sporky' Stapleton
Watermark Design, LLC
http://www.h2omarkdesign.com

Michael Dombrowski wrote:

Bob MacDonald wrote:
I can't fit a standard PC power supply into a 19" rack enclosure that I
have(it's only about 1.5" high). Where can I source a low profile AC/DC
power supply that will fit into this enclosure? Also, the fan cutouts on
the enclosure are near the right side on the rear panel, so the fan on the
power supply would need to mate with this cutout.

Thanks, Bob
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Bob,

Don't worry about the power supply. I've used Protocase (I think it's
www.protocase.com) to build custom rack enclosures. They'll do any
height to accomodate your power supply and will put whatever cutouts
you need wherever you need them. Price is reasonable and they're
quick. It only takes a couple of days to get my enclosures done.

Frank


Ian Stirling <root@mauve.demon.co.uk> wrote in message news:<80aqc.4471$wI4.516310@wards.force9.net>...
In sci.electronics.design Bob MacDonald <bobtheengineer_9@hotmail.com> wrote:
I can't fit a standard PC power supply into a 19" rack enclosure that I
have(it's only about 1.5" high). Where can I source a low profile AC/DC
power supply that will fit into this enclosure? Also, the fan cutouts on
the enclosure are near the right side on the rear panel, so the fan on the
power supply would need to mate with this cutout.

Many standard PSUs are this size if you remove the case, and bend thee
heatsinks over.
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Michael Dombrowski <legodudenein@hammycorp.com> wrote in message news:<2gsdiuF6bihrU1@uni-berlin.de>...
Bob MacDonald wrote:
I can't fit a standard PC power supply into a 19" rack enclosure that I
have(it's only about 1.5" high). Where can I source a low profile AC/DC
power supply that will fit into this enclosure? Also, the fan cutouts on
the enclosure are near the right side on the rear panel, so the fan on the
power supply would need to mate with this cutout.

Thanks, Bob



Bob,
Jameco (www.jameco.com) has a large selection of power supplies. They
might be able to help you out.

Hope this helps
Mike
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Bob,
Don't worry about the power supply. I've used Protocase (I think it's
www.protocase.com) to build custom rack enclosures. They'll do any
height to accomodate your power supply and will put whatever cutouts
you need wherever you need them. Price is reasonable and they're
quick. It only takes a couple of days to get my enclosures done.

Frank
 
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