Dark_Falcon
Weaksauce
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- Dec 30, 2006
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I am having some intermittent boot issues with my NORCO 4220 WHS Server (see sig). I believe the issue is related to an underpowered PSU and I would like to get some recommendations on PSU's that would accomodate my setup (specifically I'm concerned about getting a PSU that can support my 20+ 2TB 7200RPM HDs).
Here's a little history in case this helps with PSU recommendations or further troubleshooting recommendations...
I recently reinstalled the OS and everything appeared to work okay for a couple of weeks. I have not made any software/hardware changes since the reinstall. The issue that I'm having is that I'm now getting an intermittent black screen after POST but before OS startup (I don't even see the initial WHS screen but the POST appears to run to completion).
My only thought is that the PSU is underpowered and it's failing during bootup.
Note: I have successfully booted a couple of times (more failures than successes) and everything appears to work okay until I power down again. This is why I suspect that the PSU is underpowered and simply cannot handle the initial power up although the controller cards are supposed to perform a staggered power up (i.e. not power up ALL HDDs at the same time).
As always, I appreciate the input on the PSU and any other advice on troubleshooting this particular issue.
Here's a little history in case this helps with PSU recommendations or further troubleshooting recommendations...
I recently reinstalled the OS and everything appeared to work okay for a couple of weeks. I have not made any software/hardware changes since the reinstall. The issue that I'm having is that I'm now getting an intermittent black screen after POST but before OS startup (I don't even see the initial WHS screen but the POST appears to run to completion).
My only thought is that the PSU is underpowered and it's failing during bootup.
Note: I have successfully booted a couple of times (more failures than successes) and everything appears to work okay until I power down again. This is why I suspect that the PSU is underpowered and simply cannot handle the initial power up although the controller cards are supposed to perform a staggered power up (i.e. not power up ALL HDDs at the same time).
As always, I appreciate the input on the PSU and any other advice on troubleshooting this particular issue.