On Oct 6, 2016, at 3:24 PM, Dave McGuire via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
On 10/06/2016 02:52 PM, Systems Glitch via vcf-midatlantic wrote:
In another case of, "the right way, the wrong way, and the DEC way," it seems there's a special IEC cable used for DECServer 550s. Does anyone have one? It looks like a regular grounded IEC cable, but with a groove cut in the plug, opposite the ground pin. Looks like I could probably make do with a Dremel tool and a standard cable, but I thought I'd check first.
...and the right way that one doesn't understand, and thus assumes was a bad idea. ;) *poke*
They're standard IEC320-C15 connectors, which are the high-temperature version of the very common (without the notch) IEC320-C13.
Large Cisco switches and routers, as well as some SGI equipment (Origin 2000 comes to mind) use the next size up, the 20A-rated IEC320-C20.
Also, percolators. Mine came with such a cord, though the socket on the pot doesn't enforce it. The high-temp cords don't melt/deform at high temperatures, which is a serious safety concern for servers and coffee pots. - Dave