08-25-2018 05:35 AM - edited 03-08-2019 03:59 PM
I am new to understanding the power requirements for these devices. I have been using the power calculator tool and reading the 4500 installation guide here, which outlines the power supply requirements.
I would like to run a 4200W power supply with dual 120 inputs. To me the document is straight forward regarding this:
"Each chassis power supply should have its own dedicated, fused-branch circuit"
To me this means we need a total of two circuits. Both inputs on power supply A would connect to circuit 1, both inputs on power supply B could connect to circuit 2.
However, some folks are adamantly suggesting we need 4 circuits, on per power supply input. They are suggesting that the document is not correct. Other folks are suggesting that we could run two circuits, where input 1 on power supply A is connected to circuit 1, and input 2 is not connected to anything. Same for power supply B but on circuit 2.
I simply don't understand how they are coming to these conclusions. Has anyone here run a 4200W with dual 120 inputs? If so, what is the recommended number of circuits and plug configuration per circuit/psu?
08-25-2018 07:31 PM
The 4200 has 2 AC-inputs, one should be connected to one power circuit or PDU and the other one should be connected to another power circuit or another PDU. If you are not using any PDUs, then both power cords can directly plug into to receptacles.
HTH
08-27-2018 12:00 AM
for full 4200W operation, the PSU needs two feeds that can supply 230V 20A
look at this from the installation guide.
08-27-2018 05:02 AM - edited 08-27-2018 05:03 AM
Thanks, something is still not quite right regarding the 4200W PSU in 2100 operation. I think what is confusing people is that it says two dedicated circuits per PSU are required. But it also says each individual outlet can pull 12amps. So 2x 15 or 20 amp circuits (1 per PSU) are not sufficient in a quad 120v configuration if each individual outlet can pull 12 amps, totaling 24 amps per PSU.
"Each chassis power supply should have its own dedicated, fused-branch circuit
-For North America—15 A or 20 A"
contradicts:
"12 A (maximum) @ 120 VAC or 230 VAC for each input"
I know the document says two circuits, but I feel like 4 are needed for quad 120 inputs.
08-27-2018 05:28 AM - edited 08-27-2018 05:40 AM
No you must read it as with 120V input you can NOT utilize the maximum power of 4400W
the PSU will drop down to "2100 W operation" mode.
1 input 120V 12A -> 1050 W operation
2 input 120V 12A-> 2100 W operation
1 input 230V 12A -> 2100 W operation
2 input 230V 12A -> 4400 W operation
those are the maximum power the PSU wil offer to the chassis.
NB! 2 input 230V 12A @4400W ==>> there is NO redundancy! the load to the mains is spread among two feeds. if you want redundancy you still need two PSU's. and 4 feeds.
and with 2 PSU's 4x 120V 12A you have maximum power for 4200W, but redundant power for only 2100W
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