The Verdict
I do not have the equipment or apparatus necessary to stress test a power supply unit. As such, I cannot provide a “performance” section. What I can say is:
- If you need a redundant power supply, here is one choice.
- From past experience with other iStarUSA products, they build industrial-quality products, so you should be able to expect their products to last and perform well.
- Make sure you locate the computer in an area where noise will not be a problem. Those fans in these modules are not silent.
- While this should be obvious, it is still best to state that iStarUSA does sell the individual power modules separately in case one does die on you.
- This units are designed for rackmount cases, partially due to the length of the unit and partially due the special IPC mounting plate that is needed, which you find mostly only with rackmount cases.
This leads me to the one question I always answer last: how much does this item cost? As you might guess, a redundant power supply unit is going cost more than your typical ATX power supply. At Newegg, this particular item will set you back $474.99, which is $25 off the normal price.
