I don't recommend this. Neither does Supermicro if you read the manual.I know you guys run without shroud.
you can hack to make widen space on the PCB or on the slot.Dang... Can someone explain what is wrong and what is the best way to address this? I have this chassis and I have this GOLD PSU. Decided to get Platinum SQ. Everything matched on Supermicro cross-reference chart, etc. They are same dimensions, same look.. Got it today. It does not fit. Board wouldn't connect (connector is too big). Is there different revisions? What can I do now? I was hoping to just set my original GOLD PSU on a side in case this new one ever burns down..
All I know is they work with my Platinum and GoldsT-Minus, look at part numbers. Those PDUs for GOLD supplies (8824) are plentiful on eBay and cheap. But 2824 units not there..
Actually, slot need to be made bigger. I also prefer to modify slot. That was my first idea. Now that I look at PCBs close - they about 1/4 inch wider on SQ unit. Other than that seems like all connectors match dimensionaly.you can hack to make widen space on the PCB or on the slot.
I prefer to hack on the slot to make narrow...
Do you have SQ platinums or just platinums? Because looking at references posted above - platinums won't work in 8824 either. Maybe you have 2824 in your chassis? Then you can plug in any PSU..All I know is they work with my Platinum and Golds
That sucks the 2824 are not there, doh, sorry!!!!
why different?Actually, slot need to be made bigger. I also prefer to modify slot. That was my first idea. Now that I look at PCBs close - they about 1/4 inch wider on SQ unit. Other than that seems like all connectors match dimensionaly.
But will it work? If it works, then this is what I'm going to do. But if it works, what is the reason to make them different?