FAQ 1937

3U RAID 5 storage device power consumption

Question

What is the power consumption for a 3U RAID 5 storage device?

Answer

3U RAID 5 storage device power consumption

Power consumption for the RAID 5 storage device is as follows:

Peak Power Consumption

Chassis: 190 watts

Hard Drives: 18.8 watts per drive (300.8 watts for 16 drives)

Total: 490.8 watts (with 16 drives installed)

Nominal Power Consumption

Chassis: 150 watts

Hard Drives: 10.3 watts per drive (164.8 watts for 16 drives)

Total: 330.8 watts (with 16 drives installed)

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FAQ Details
FAQ ID:	1937
Type of Issue:	Release Notes
Product Family:	Other CCTV Equipment
Last Updated	2/11/2009 8:00:50 AM