Re: IBM 9406-720 power cable

[DrFranken <midrange@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Yes the 'did not try' option is what will light it up. With this you are 
powering the power supplies directly.  The UPS/PDU in the 'basement' is 
probably toast.

        - Larry "DrFranken" Bolhuis

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On 3/14/2018 11:46 AM, Alexandre Bencz wrote:
> Hi Larry!
> Thanks for the answer!
>
> I've tried a few possibilities...
>
>   * https://imgur.com/6vgrxfS
>       o I removed the cable (marked in blue) and plugged the power cord
>         into the power supply (marked in red)... when I did this, no
>         part of the system got any energy
>   * https://imgur.com/6vgrxfS
>       o I removed the batteries and plugged the power cord into the
>         power supply ( marked in red ), when I did this, no part of the
>         system got any power
>
> What I did not try
>
>   * https://imgur.com/Jkse0ov
>       o I plugged a power cord into each power supply (marked in red)
>
> I'm going to run a test today with a multimeter to see if energy is 
> coming out of the power supply ...
>
> Alexandre S. Bencz
>
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>
> On 07/03/2018 13:00, DrFranken wrote:
> > You will need 200V 20A for that machine with a C19 type line cord.
> >
> > The line cord goes into the bottom most connector in the right side 
> > (facing the rear) That is both a UPS and PDU for the server.
> >
> > The batteries in there are VERY common units this link gives you a 
> > great picture of the correct battery type. (size, voltage, amperage & 
> > connector) You would need four.
> >
> > https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Upgrade-12V-18Ah-Sealed-Lead-Acid-Battery-for-Modified-Power-Wheels-VRLA/200873894931?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D44039%26meid%3D8aa9cbdca5ea4bb4b8c933a5498eee6f%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D192081877461%26itm%3D200873894931&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851 
> >
> >
> > Alternatively you could simply plug in two line cords, (same C19 type) 
> > into the two power supplies (where the jumper cords connect today.)
> >
> > I would remove the vertical jumper at the center line in that case. 
> > That provides power from the UPS to preserve memory contents in a 
> > power outage. If the UPS isn't in use that isn't going to happen!
> >
> >         - Larry "DrFranken" Bolhuis
> >
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> >
> > On 3/7/2018 9:11 AM, Alexandre Bencz wrote:
> > > Hi!
> > >
> > > I bought an IBM 9406-720 with #2061 processor, but, I am in doubt to 
> > > the electrical connection of the computer....
> > > For better explanation, see the images from the back of the computer
> > >
> > > 1. https://imgur.com/Ah5knyE
> > > 2. https://imgur.com/fTv9dIR
> > > 3. https://imgur.com/gRTRjDI
> > >
> > > My computer has 2 fonts, one of 480w ( image 3 ), and the power 
> > > supply for the batteries ( image 2 ), should there be a power cable 
> > > for each power supply ?
> > > The batteries are probably already dead ....