3 Oct
2007
3 Oct
'07
10:05 p.m.
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? :)
- What version of IRIX do you recommend running? I have a copy of 5.3,
and 6.5, but I know that 6.5's too new for this beast.
Anyone out there have a keyboard/mouse they're willing to part with (or
know where I can find one?). This thing's got a 15-pin D-Sub connector
on it and I of course don't have anything compatible...
Thanks, as always...
- Josh
4 Oct
4 Oct
1:34 a.m.
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
5 Oct
5 Oct
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
4 Oct
4 Oct
7:22 a.m.
Hi Josh,
Congrats on the system. I have one that I've upgraded with a
reality engine.
On Oct 4, 2007, at 1:05 AM, 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? :)
Tothwolf did a good job answering this for you. I have a cable I
made for mine so I can just plug it into 120v outlet. Works fine off
a 15a house breaker BUT like Tothwolf, I don't really recommend this
for long term. Give it it's own breaker. (Have a heart).
- What version of IRIX do you recommend running? I
have a copy of
5.3, and 6.5, but I know that 6.5's too new for this beast.
5.3 is cool. 6.2 I think is the last one that runs on it.
Anyone out there have a keyboard/mouse they're
willing to part with
(or know where I can find one?). This thing's got a 15-pin D-Sub
connector on it and I of course don't have anything compatible...
Thanks, as always...
- Josh
These are getting harder to get. I bought three of the units you can
plug in and use the standard ps/2 keyboard and mouse. I got mine
from Chris at CK Computer Systems.
http://store.ckcomputersystems.com
On another note, I see your address is msu, I'm about 20 minutes
north of Detroit if you want to hook up in the future and get some
SGI stuff. I have a ton.
Hope that helps.
Rob
Rob Borsuk
email: rborsuk at colourfull.com
Colourfull Creations
Web: http://www.colourfull.com
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