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Author Topic: 323 Power Supply  (Read 8591 times)

mag

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323 Power Supply
« on: September 04, 2009, 07:30:16 AM »
Just got a used 323, but it came without a power supply.

I have a Lacie 4 pin mini DIN power supply which fits & outputs at 5v (4.2a) / 12v (3a). When i plug it into the 323 it powers it up and runs the fan but when i insert harddrive(s) the power dies.

Anyone know why this would be the case? I though that the Lacie should be ok @ 12v (3a)... and if its not, is there anywhere i can get a properly rated power supply for the 323? Im in Ireland.

Thanks a lot. 
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mag

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Re: 323 Power Supply
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2009, 02:00:43 AM »
Anyone??
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rcblackwell

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Re: 323 Power Supply
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2009, 04:52:17 AM »
Quote from: mag on September 04, 2009, 07:30:16 AM
I have a Lacie 4 pin mini DIN power supply which fits & outputs at 5v (4.2a) / 12v (3a).

Although the Lacie PS ratings are suitable information found online (http://www.applefritter.com/node/18202) indicates the +5 and +12 volt pins found on the Lacie adaptor are the reverse of those found on the DNS323 adaptor.
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gunrunnerjohn

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Re: 323 Power Supply
« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2009, 09:31:54 AM »
Have you considered getting one from D-Link?

FWIW, you should ALWAYS check the exact pinout of the power supply, there are many of those +5/+12 power bricks with the same connector, and as stated, many have different pin assignments for the voltages.

I have several devices where I've hacked the cable and rewired it to match what I needed as long as the voltages and power output were sufficient.
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mag

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Re: 323 Power Supply
« Reply #4 on: September 05, 2009, 11:08:01 AM »
Thanks for the replies.

Makes sense then about the Lacie not working.

Ive trawled around the D-Link site but cant find a way to buy the Power Supply anywhere.....maybe its just me. Im happy to get one from them for sure. Will send them a email to find out how i can get one.
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gunrunnerjohn

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Re: 323 Power Supply
« Reply #5 on: September 05, 2009, 01:48:22 PM »
The email is probably the correct approach. :)
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D-Fender

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Re: 323 Power Supply
« Reply #6 on: September 05, 2009, 02:19:37 PM »

Must admit that i managed to plug in my powersuply upside down or something. Seems to have fried the power supply to the disks... But the rest seems fine.

I have modified my unit slightly and is supplying 12v to the disks directly and with some SATA extension cables I have inserted the disk into the unit the wrong way and connected them with these.

It is up and running... But I do want to secure a new unit when some extra cash becomes avaiable...
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gunrunnerjohn

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Re: 323 Power Supply
« Reply #7 on: September 05, 2009, 02:31:31 PM »
I'm stunned that the disks didn't die from the reversed power!  :o
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