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Title: 323 Power Supply
Post by: mag 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. 

Title: Re: 323 Power Supply
Post by: mag on September 05, 2009, 02:00:43 AM

Anyone??

Title: Re: 323 Power Supply
Post by: rcblackwell 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 (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.

Title: Re: 323 Power Supply
Post by: gunrunnerjohn 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.

Title: Re: 323 Power Supply
Post by: mag 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.

Title: Re: 323 Power Supply
Post by: gunrunnerjohn on September 05, 2009, 01:48:22 PM

The email is probably the correct approach. :)

Title: Re: 323 Power Supply
Post by: D-Fender 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...

Title: Re: 323 Power Supply
Post by: gunrunnerjohn on September 05, 2009, 02:31:31 PM

I'm stunned that the disks didn't die from the reversed power!  :o