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[Lisa2]

While the popular X/Profile is still in production and will continue to be available,
the optional X/Profile voltage regulator option will be EOL'd once the remaining stock is sold out:

http://vintagemicros.com/catalog/voltage-regulator-xprofile-p-322.html?osCsid=2uuiljtg672aq1ancmnen78tr3

So if you have interest in installing a X/Profile in a real profile case and plan to use the original power supply, the voltage regulator option is highly recommend and you may wish to grab one of these while you can.

[ried]

I recently picked up a couple of these because, eventually, all of our ProFile drives will fail (like my Widgets have). It's only a matter of when.

When that fateful day arrives, I will switch to the X/ProFile + Voltage Regulator inside the original ProFile case so the machines can keep running.

[compu_85]

I hate to be a "reply guy", but it might be more worthwhile to look at fitting a small MeanWell supply into the original enclosure vs. add-ons to keep using the ancient Aztec supply. Something like the RD-35A can be had for <$30.

-J

[stepleton]

Another option as well for the future reader finding this thread well after the voltage regulator is gone: if you're only using Compact Flash cards, you may only need +5V. (I don't know if X/ProFile uses +12V, but IDEfile does not.)

In which case you may be able to make your own device using a single DC->DC switching converter all-in-one component available on places like Digi-Key etc. These will not require the cooling fan and heat sinks found on this board. YMMV (has worked for me and my IDEfile+Compact Flash setup for a long time), and you may not want a ProFile that mysteriously makes no noise at al!

[sigma7]

if you're only using Compact Flash cards, you may only need +5V.

The X/ProFile itself needs 5V at about 150 mA, so for CF cards and some other storage devices, only 5V is needed.

[Lisa2]

I hate to be a "reply guy", but it might be more worthwhile to look at fitting a small MeanWell supply....

Using a generic PS may be cheaper, but it may be less worthwhile to folks who are looking for a plug and play solution that is fully engineered and comes with all the mounting hardware, cables, and a excellent manual with detailed installation instructions.   For the many users who do not want go anywhere near the mains voltage wiring, the X/Profile voltage regulator is a worthwhile solution.   
Rick

[Jon42]

The  X/Profile voltage regulator's are all gone. I was lucky enough to get the last one. Thanks John