Question Issue with trying to run a car amp off a server power supply

[timingsnow]

I'm using an HSTNS-PL30 server power supply to power a jbl bp1200.1 subwoofer amp at home.

I've attached 4 gauge wires to the power supply and connected them to the amp; when the wires aren't connected to the amp, the power supply powers on just fine, the light turns on (green), and it outputs 12v dc.

as soon as I connect them to the amp, the fan spins on but the power supply light doesn't, and the rest of the system is powerless. as soon as I disconnect the wires and turn the psu on again, it works. any thoughts on what could be happening?

i tried with the remote wire both connected to the + terminal and fully disconnected but it yielded the same result.

only thing i can think of is that the power supply is rated for a max current output of 100 amps, while the amp has a max current draw of 114.

 

[ex_bubblehead]

What you describe is exactly what will happen when the load is greater then the power supply's ability to supply power A PC power supply is woefully inadequate to be powering a high power audio amp. Especially one with a rating in excess of the supply being used. This is where due diligence comes in. Always check the load requirements BEFORE connecting power.

 

[USAFRet]

Wrong combination of parts.

Just because a computer PSU is a "power supply", it is not suitable for every use.

 

[timingsnow]

What you describe is exactly what will happen when the load is greater then the power supply's ability to supply power A PC power supply is woefully inadequate to be powering a high power audio amp. Especially one with a rating in excess of the supply being used. This is where due diligence comes in. Always check the load requirements BEFORE connecting power.

From research I've seen others do the exact same thing and even use the same type of power supply to run car audio at home.. since it doesn't work, are there any other methods to run this amp at home that you know of?