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What power cable can I use with a server?

The specs say: 350 Watts, DC 12V, 100-240V. It is a Rackable server.Are there special / different power cables to use with servers than desktop PCs?Where can I find the power cable with the above specs. I tried OKorder with not much luck.

Answer:

Actually, There is no Different. The Point is make sure that the Cable to use for server is the Proper Cable to use for long term usage, and can plug properly to the Server.
Nope. A 350 watt supply comes nowhere near drawing more than an ordinary household 15 AMP circuit can carry (about 3 AMPs at full load). Actually, rack-mount systems often draw less power than standard desktop systems if they are engineered correctly. An ordinary 3-prong plug (like those sold on all desktops in the US) will do just fine. As a rule of thumb, if the cord feels warm, consider a larger size.
You should be able to use a large three prong power cable (with a ground on it) for your server.

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