5 Oct
2007
5 Oct
'07
6:49 p.m.
Thanks. Now that I know what to look for it makes it easier to order
parts :). I'm going to put together a power cable so I can test the
Crimson out and at some point I'll see what I can do about getting a
nice 20A line. Could be useful for other stuff in the future...
Thanks again!
Josh
Tothwolf wrote:
On Wed, 3 Oct 2007, Josh Dersch wrote:
Hi all --
Just picked up an SGI Crimson this afternoon, which should prove to
be a fun machine to play around with once I get it running... a few
questions for those who've dealt with these before...
- What kind of power cable does this thing take? I've not yet seen
anything like the connector on the back of this thing... can I plug
this thing into a regular household outlet (that can supply the
massive power requirements) or am I going to have to rewire my house? :)
I'd recommend a dedicated 120V 20A circuit for anything other than
light testing.
The original power cords were made made of 12 AWG SO cord with NEMA
L5-20P and L5-20R connectors. SGI used Hubbell plugs, though Leviton
also makes compatible products. Anyone know the cord length offhand? I
don't have ready access to mine right now. I think they were 12-15ft.
I just installed a bunch of Hubbell IG2310 receptacles a few weeks
ago. They are slightly more expensive than HBL2310 receptacles, but
are not a bad choice in a data center environment where you are
installing everything in conduit and running a dedicated ground to
each device anyway. If you are wiring stuff with romex, there isn't
any benefit in using a isolated ground device, so stick with the
HBL2310 instead. Either way, make sure you use a deep 4" metal box as
these devices are rather large. I can dig up the part numbers for the
boxes and mud-rings I usually use if needed.
http://www.hubbellnet.com/max_htm/PDF_Literature_Library/h4636.pdf
Cord receptacle: NEMA L5-20R
Hubbell HBL2313 - 2 Pole, 3 Wire Grounding 20A 125V AC Twist-Lock
Connector Body
http://www.hubbellcatalog.com/wiring/section-b-datasheet.asp?PN=HBL2313
Cord plug: NEMA L5-20P
Hubbell HBL2311 - 2 Pole, 3 Wire Grounding 20A 125V AC Twist-Lock Plug
http://www.hubbellcatalog.com/wiring/section-b-datasheet.asp?PN=HBL2311
Wall receptacle: NEMA L5-20R
Hubbell HBL2310 - 2 Pole, 3 Wire Grounding 20A 125V AC Twist-Lock
Receptacle
http://www.hubbellcatalog.com/wiring/section-b-datasheet.asp?PN=HBL2310
-- OR --
Hubbell IG2310 - - 2 Pole, 3 Wire Grounding 20A 125V AC Isolated
Ground Twist-Lock Receptacle
http://www.hubbellcatalog.com/wiring/section-b-datasheet.asp?PN=IG2310