[Discuss] Server Room Power

[gaf at blu.org (Jerry Feldman)]

On 10/15/2011 10:55 AM, Chuck Anderson wrote:
> On Wed, Oct 12, 2011 at 09:08:05AM -0400, Jerry Feldman wrote:
>>> We are running 2 208VAC circuits. We have 7 old Intel Whitebox systems
> ...
>> (http://goo.gl/L3GpJ). I preferred the 5-20R because all of my systems
>> can plug directly into it without me having to add additional cables.
> 5-20R are not spec'ed for use at 208V.  It is against electrical code
> to use them on 208V circuits.  That is why PDUs often have IEC
> 60320-C19 outlets and C20 inlets on them--they are universal for use
> with 120/200/208/230/240V circuits, depending on the input cord
> selection.
That is true. Our PDU steps the power down from an input 208 to and 
output of 110. The input is from two cordsets with L630 twistlocks. BUt 
I'll double check when I get into the office on Monday.

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Jerry Feldman<gaf at blu.org>
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