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Power Adapter Barrel Size for PoE
Hey, Does anyone know what the barrel size of the ReadyNas Ultra2's power adapter is? I'm setting up a new unit. I'd like to keep the unit in a large closet without power outlets, so I'm looking...
I would be very leery of trying to use that on a two bay ReadyNAS. I don't think it would be able to push enough power over the ethernet cable. Keep in mind that you are trying to power not only two 3 1/2" hard drives but a cooling fan as well. None of these items are present in a router. My Netgear router's power block has an output of 12v @ 1 amp. The problem is similar to that seen in the difference between 2 1/2" hard drives most of which when used in an enclosure can be powered only from the USB cable and a 3 1/2" hard drive, none of which can (they all require dedicated power supplies).
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