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The pin headers on the board are for linking multiple supplies; each has an input and an output so you can either chain them (where one supply turns on the next, which turns on the next, and so forth) or run them in master/slave (where one turns them all on) and both headers tie the current share lines.
Are the headers are the 3 pin that is on your PCB?
Also if it is master/slave then does it mean that the master cables have to be split to all the PSUs that need to be powered?

The only thing you'd need to do for hotswap in parallel is make sure the ground and 12V outputs are tied into the same bus.
So, if I need 1200w to run my miner and use 3 750w PSUs then if one of then goes out I should be able to hot swap it as long as all the PSUs are still connected to the working ones, is that correct?

I wonder if I shouldn't put on a fan speed override with a linkable header so the master supply could control the speed of all linked supplies, or it could be linked to an external temp sensor driver that monitors the temperature of the exhaust air? Do people think this is useful enough to implement?
I think this would be a good/helpful feature to implement.  For me I would think temp sensor on exhaust would work well...

Thanks!
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This is a great project, I have a pile of old 2950 power supplies lying around that I didn't know could be used for this.
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Groovy. I had previously put in a sample request to Molex for what I believe should be the part (based on dimensions and CAD diagrams) and an information request to FCI for data on the power-supply-side connector. Hopefully they get back to me as soon as business starts up for the week. As soon as I get a final board design ready I'll see about putting up some basic dimensional layouts for screw holes and whatnot, in case some of you guys want to do a bit of groundwork on case designs. I'm definitely interested in seeing what folks come up with.
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I sent out emails to a few people I know.  It's a holiday season, so the availability of these people in the office is questionable, but I'll post anything I find as soon as I have it.
legendary
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Yeah, me too. There's been a lot more interest than I expected, especially for bulk. Hopefully Cheshyr hears good news from his supply house about the edge connector I'm having trouble matching/locating. Hope to hear back from manufacturer CSRs soon.
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I'd use these, very nice idea, thanks for doing the work. hope you can produce fast Smiley
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I will need power for 3 neptunes but they must be separate
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The pin headers on the board are for linking multiple supplies; each has an input and an output so you can either chain them (where one supply turns on the next, which turns on the next, and so forth) or run them in master/slave (where one turns them all on) and both headers tie the current share lines. The only thing you'd need to do for hotswap in parallel is make sure the ground and 12V outputs are tied into the same bus.

I wonder if I shouldn't put on a fan speed override with a linkable header so the master supply could control the speed of all linked supplies, or it could be linked to an external temp sensor driver that monitors the temperature of the exhaust air? Do people think this is useful enough to implement?
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Anyone have a link to a mechanical drawing of that powersupply?
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Just want to say congrats on getting the prototype up and running.

Looking forward to when you have these in production for the Antminer's and Cubes

Cheers
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The supplies I'm testing with were built for the Dell PE2950, which is a 2U. But other than that, yeah spot on. The local shop I used to work for did a fair bit with servers like these, and one of my best friends is making a living as an IT guy dealing mostly with older equipment that's not bleeding-edge but still pretty gosh darn solid.

As for not needing 80Plus certification, these supplies have them anyway, and I'm impressed with the outcome. http://www.plugloadsolutions.com/psu_reports/DELL%20INC_Z750P-00_750W_SO-81_80+_Report.pdf

Also keep in mind these can be used as additional 12V rails in GPU farms by using the chain feature off an ATX master supply, not just for standalone miners.

It's good to know that Dell had their power supplies certified in any case, it's good business practice.  I also really like the feature that it will load balance the voltages, with connected supplies.

Couple of questions, does your part have the ability to link the power supplies currently or is it another part to add?  Next, is your design capable of hot swapping?

If not, those would be some really good features to have, for the hot swapping failed PSUs I would think it would be a lot easier to do if the PSUs are installed in some sort of case that has your mod connected like a back plane.  If you want I can look into getting custom enclosures for those PSUs and perhaps have different models, like ones that take 2 PSUs or 4 or more, etc.  All depending on how the end user would want to connect the power supplies.  Maybe even set it up to fit in 2u of rack space for those that have server racks.  That way it would be really easy to mount them side by side and just populate the power supplies to match the amount of power necessary.

Let me know what you think and also I am serious about working with you to fund something like this so PM me if you want to discuss it.

Thanks!
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The supplies I'm testing with were built for the Dell PE2950, which is a 2U. But other than that, yeah spot on. The local shop I used to work for did a fair bit with servers like these, and one of my best friends is making a living as an IT guy dealing mostly with older equipment that's not bleeding-edge but still pretty gosh darn solid.

As for not needing 80Plus certification, these supplies have them anyway, and I'm impressed with the outcome. http://www.plugloadsolutions.com/psu_reports/DELL%20INC_Z750P-00_750W_SO-81_80+_Report.pdf

Also keep in mind these can be used as additional 12V rails in GPU farms by using the chain feature off an ATX master supply, not just for standalone miners.
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legendary
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Two PSU for redundancy? One of these supplies should handle two or three blades itself at stock clock, if I'm remembering the power specs right. That would be a pretty sexy setup though.
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Please add at least 2 mounting holes, for M3 or 6-32 bolts.

Whereabouts and what for exactly?

I design and build open-air cases made from aluminum t-slot extrusions, and I could foresee someone asking me to build a case for them that uses this board. 

Two M3 holes in a straight line anywhere on the board would suffice.



2 Bitmain Blades + 2 dell PSU + spotswood case?
legendary
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Gotcha. I'll see about probably widening the board slightly and adding screw holes at the corners; these can double to hold a plastic baseboard under it for insulation in standalone applications, and for mounting to frames in your type of application.
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Please add at least 2 mounting holes, for M3 or 6-32 bolts.

Whereabouts and what for exactly?

I design and build open-air cases made from aluminum t-slot extrusions, and I could foresee someone asking me to build a case for them that uses this board. 

Two M3 holes in a straight line anywhere on the board would suffice.

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Send me a PM with the part numbers and quantities you need from FCI and Molex.  I wouldn't mind helping you out with developing the manufacturing documents and test procedures as well.
legendary
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Please add at least 2 mounting holes, for M3 or 6-32 bolts.

Whereabouts and what for exactly?
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